Atlantic Hockey is a collegiate ice hockey conference in the United States, primarily composed of schools from the northeastern region. Established in 2003, it features teams from various universities that compete at the NCAA Division I level. The conference aims to promote the growth of ice hockey and provide student-athletes with competitive opportunities. The Atlantic Hockey Association includes member institutions such as Air Force, Canisius, and Robert Morris. The conference holds a postseason tournament, culminating in the Atlantic Hockey Championship, which determines the conference champion and provides an opportunity for the winner to qualify for the NCAA tournament.