ECHC Set to Begin 2024-2025 Season with Exciting Exhibitions and Showcase Appearances

by ECHC Communications

The 2024-2025 Empire Collegiate Hockey Conference (ECHC) season is set to begin in less than 10 days, with a packed schedule of exhibition games leading up to the official start of the regular season. Teams from across the conference will face off in various exhibition matchups, providing spectators with a taste of the action to come.

Exhibition Games Begin September 14th

Exhibition play begins on September 14th, with University of Delaware taking on Rowan University (DIII). Additional exhibition games follow, including:

  • Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. Stevens Institute of Technology on 9/15/24
  • Stony Brook University vs. Columbia University on 9/20/24
  • Columbia University vs. University of Pennsylvania (ACHA M2) on 9/21/24
  • Stevens Institute of Technology vs. Rowan University (DIII) on 9/21/24
  • Hofstra University vs. Fordham University on 9/22/24

Keystone Kickoff: 9/20 - 9/22

The Keystone Kickoff at Twin Ponds Arena in Harrisburg promises to be a thrilling event, running from September 20th to September 22nd. Teams participating include:

  • University of Delaware, playing Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg (DII) on 9/20, Farmingdale State College - DII on 9/21, and Ramapo College of New Jersey on 9/22.
  • Ramapo College of New Jersey , playing Kutztown University (DII) on 9/20, SUNY - Fredonia (DII) on 9/21, and University of Delaware on 9/22.
  • Sacred Heart University, playing SUNY - Fredonia (DII) on 9/20, Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg (DII) on 9/21, and High Point University (DII) on 9/22.
  • Farmingdale State College - DII vs. High Point University (DII) on 9/20, University of Delaware on 9/21, and Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg (DII) on 9/22.

Regular Season Action Begins September 27th

The ECHC regular season officially kicks off on September 27th, with two exciting matchups:

  • Black Division: Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. Columbia University at the Ice Vault.
  • Silver Division: Stevens Institute of Technology vs. Fairfield University at Barnabus Health Hockey House.

With a mix of high-stakes exhibition games and key regular-season openers, the 2024-2025 ECHC season is poised to be one of the most exciting yet. Stay tuned as the action unfolds and teams across the conference battle for supremacy on the ice.