ELMIRA, N.Y. -- On Friday, January 22, the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC) released tentative league-wide schedules for men's and women's ice hockey, beginning on Friday, February 19, 2021. The schedule, voted on and approved by the UCHC President's Council, includes regular-season action and conference championships, all of which conclude by April 4.

The proposed plan follows a basic roadmap for future competition. All competition is contingent upon numerous factors, including county, state, and federal guidelines, the availability of appropriate athletic facilities, and NCAA and UCHC protocols.

The league continues to support the NCAA Guidelines for the Resocialization of Sport, and has developed a detailed Pandemic Protocol Handbook, including a rigorous testing strategy to ensure the health and safety of all participants.

About the United Collegiate Hockey Conference
The United Collegiate Hockey Conference is a collaborative effort between twelve institutions to provide a competitive environment and structure for NCAA Division III men's and women's ice hockey in the Eastern United States. Our membership encompasses a wide geographic area spanning from Central and Western New York, to the greater Pittsburgh and Baltimore areas. In its fourth season, the UCHC will incorporate the efforts of ice hockey student-athletes from Alvernia University, Chatham University, Elmira College, King's College, Lebanon Valley College, Manhattanville College, Nazareth College, Neumann University, Stevenson University, Utica College, Wilkes University and William Smith College into their strong, but evolving membership that strives for on-ice excellence while also preparing student athletes for their off-ice futures. In addition, Arcadia University is scheduled to join the conference for the 2021-22 season. For more on the UCHC, visit the league's homepage at www.TheUCHC.com.