Collegiate Hockey Federation to join with the Amateur Athletic Union
January 19, 2023; Wellington, FL – The Collegiate Hockey Federation (CHF) and the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) will partner to launch AAU College Hockey, a new model of collegiate hockey in the United States, the organizations announced in a joint statement today. The program will commence with the 2023-24 hockey season and be operated as a varsity-level sport under the AAU, representing a key part of their new Collegiate Division. “We are excited about the launch of the AAU College Hockey program”, said J.B. (“Jo”) Mirza, AAU President. “The Amateur Athletic Union strives to provide unique, quality participation for athletes of all ages. This initiative will allow student-athletes to continue to play the sport they love at a high level while also pursuing their post-secondary education.”