WCHA Mission
The WCHA exists to achieve the highest level of competitive excellence in an environment that supports the academic and personal growth of all student-athletes.
WCHA Purpose
The WCHA is dedicated to outreach, education and support of women’s intercollegiate ice hockey competition in furtherance of the student-athletes that participate and its Member institutions, all under conditions compatible with the objectives, functions, and responsibilities of institutions of higher learning. The WCHA is organized for the purpose of continuing and improving competition in women’s ice hockey, both among its Members and with other interested institutions of higher learning. This Association will provide a forum in which the representation of the Members will meet periodically for the discussion of mutual problems, the elimination of misunderstandings, the exchange of information and the determination of policies and procedures for ice hockey competition among Members.
WCHA History
Find the annual regular season, postseason, award, and record information in the 2025 WCHA Record Book.
WCHA Governance Structure
Governance for the WCHA is led by its Board of Directors, with additional input from the Advisory Council and Management Council, along with additional committees as necessary.
WCHA Board of Directors
The WCHA League Board of Directors is comprised of each Member institution’s President/Chancellor or their designee. The Board, which is led by a Chair serving a two-year term, has oversight over all League operations, with primary responsibility for finances and budget, membership, and commissioner staffing. On voting items, each Member institution receives one vote.
WCHA Advisory Council
The WCHA League Advisory Council is responsible for general counsel to the Commissioner and WCHA Office, along with providing oversight of the League’s day-to-day operations. Its members serve on two-year terms.
WCHA Management Council
The WCHA League Management Council consists of three representatives from each Member institution: The Director of Athletics (or Athletics Administrator), the Faculty Athletics Representative and the Head Coach. The Management Council shall enact League Policies and Procedures, including scheduling, game management and WCHA Postseason Tournament items, while also serving as a recommending body to the Board of Directors regarding League financials and budget, membership and officer employment. On voting items, each Member institution receives one vote.