The Best ACHA DI Men’s Hockey Programs – 2025 Edition

ACHA DI hockey has never been tougher — and over the last five seasons, a handful of programs have separated themselves from the pack. From championships to Frozen Four runs, these teams have built a culture that consistently delivers. Here are the top programs of the 20/21–24/25 era.

Metrics

• Based on the last five years (20/21-24/25)
• Team Record, ACHA Championships, Runner-Up Appearances, Frozen Four Appearances, Player of the Year Award, & Subjective View
• Sources:
  • ACHA Website.
• Honourable Mentions:
  • University of Jamestown, University of Mary, Drury University, Purdue University Northwest, Oswego State University, Grand Valley State University, Calvin University, & University of Pittsburgh.

#1 Adrian College

• Team Record: 140W, 16L, 0T
• ACHA Championships: 2
• Runner-Up Appearances: 2
• Frozen Four Appearances: 5
• Player of The Year Award: 0

#2 UNLV

• Team Record: 102W, 26L, 0T
• ACHA Championships: 1
• Runner-Up Appearances: 1
• Frozen Four Appearances: 3
• Player of The Year Award: 0

#3 Minot State University

• Team Record: 160W, 19L, 1T
• ACHA Championships: 1
• Runner-Up Appearances: 1
• Frozen Four Appearances: 3
• Player of The Year Award: 0

#4 University of Central Oklahoma

• Team Record: 94W, 34L, 0T
• ACHA Championships: 0
• Runner-Up Appearances: 1
• Frozen Four Appearances: 2
• Player of The Year Award: 0

#5 Liberty University

• Team Record: 90W, 43L, 0T
• ACHA Championships: 0
• Runner-Up Appearances: 0
• Frozen Four Appearances: 3
• Player of The Year Award: 1

#6 Ohio University

• Team Record: 91W, 55L, 1T
• ACHA Championships: 0
• Runner-Up Appearances: 0
• Frozen Four Appearances: 2
• Player of The Year Award: 1

#7 Indiana Tech

• Team Record: 127W, 32L, 0T
• ACHA Championships: 0
• Runner-Up Appearances: 0
• Frozen Four Appearances: 1
• Player of The Year Award: 0

#8 Maryville University

• Team Record: 97W, 46L, 0T
• ACHA Championships: 0
• Runner-Up Appearances: 0
• Frozen Four Appearances: 0
• Player of The Year Award: 1

#9 Niagara University

• Team Record: 92W, 32L, 3T
• ACHA Championships: 0
• Runner-Up Appearances: 0
• Frozen Four Appearances: 0
• Player of The Year Award: 1

#10 Indiana University of Pennsylvania

• Team Record: 89W, 39L, 0T
• ACHA Championships: 0
• Runner-Up Appearances: 0
• Frozen Four Appearances: 0
• Player of The Year Award: 0

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