Forward, Goaltender selected to ACHA Central Region 3rd Team

April 14, 2009 This year the MACHA is represented by Missouri State Goaltender Mike Poepping, and RMC-Peoria Forward Josh Sandburg to the ACHA Central Region 3rd Team.

Selected to the MACHA Al-Star Challenge Team, MACHA Goaltender of the Year Mike Poepping put together a 13-10-1 season, with a 2.71 GAA, a 91.7% save percentage, and 2 shutouts.

MACHA First Team selection Josh Sandburg had 34 goals and 41 assists for 75 points in 36 games for RMC-Peoria, and was also elected to the MACHA All-Star Challenge Team.

Congratulations to both players on an excellent season!

Day 3: MACHA Wins Finale over ACCHL All-Stars 8-6

April 5, 2009 The MACHA closed out the All-Star Challenge with an 8-6 victory over the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League All-Stars.

The ACCHL includes players from Georgetown, NC State, Virginia Tech, U of North Carolina, U of Virginia, and Duke

The MACHA finishes the Challenge, with 3 wins and 2 losses. Eastern's Dale Michonski (3 Goals, 3 Assists) and Kansas Jayhawk Kevin Kiske (4 Goals, 2 Assists) led the team in scoring with 6 points over the weekend. To view the breakdown of scoring and goaltending by team and overall leaders of the tourney, click here. 

Day 2: MACHA All-Stars Fall to GMHL 8-4, East 5-3

April 4, 2009 The MACHA All-Stars fought hard but couldn't get the win against the Great Midwest Hockey League All-Stars earlier today, losing by the score of 8-4. Kevin Kiske led the offense for the MACHA, with 2 goals; Noah Greene and Tony Maus (Mizzou) also tallied in the loss. The MACHA had leads of 2-0 and 3-2 on the GMHL, but 2 late goals in the second swung the momentum in the GMHL's favor. Missouri State Net-tender Mike Poepping stopped 32 shots in the loss.

The GMHL All-Stars consist of players from ACHA DII National Champion Davenport, Michigan State, Michigan, Ferris State, Indiana, Grand Valley State, Ohio State, and Miami (OH).

The evening tilt against the East (Independant) All-Stars had the MACHA trailing 5-1 at one point in the 3rd. Although they got 2 goals late, the MACHA would lose 5-3. Details to Follow.

The East Independant All-Stars have players from  National Runner-Up Florida Gulf Coast, Central Michigan, Kennesaw State, Penn State, DePaul, Kentucky, Sacred Heart, and Bowling Green.

MACHA All-Stars Sweep Day 1 vs. NECHA, MACHA-Atlantic

April 3, 2009 The MACHA All-Stars were victorious against the MACHA-Atlantic, winning by the score of 5-4. Iowa Defenseman Noah Greene had 2 goals, McKendree forward Charlie Donze, Eastern's Dale Michonski, and Kansas University's Kevin Kiske each chipped in with a goal apiece.

 MACHA -Atlantic All-Stars are comprised of players from University of Maryland-Baltimore County, Temple, Rider, St. Joseph's, Rowan, Seton Hall, and The College of New Jersey.

The Midwest All-Stars dominated on the power play, tallying 3 times with the man-advantage.  Mizzou Goaltender Alec Schnitzler played between the pipes for the win.

In the evening game, the MACHA won by the score of 8-5 over the North Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association All-Stars. The MACHA's power play found the back of the net twice in 5 opportunities. Iowa Netminder Will Dodge made 24 saves in the victory.

The NECHA All-Star squad is made up with players  from Vermont, UConn, Daniel Webster College, Keene State College, Westfield State College, Western Connecticut State, and Tufts University.

MACHA Award Winners, All-Star Team Announced

  March 24, 2009  Here is the link to the list of Award Winners for both the Gold and Silver Divisions.  Congratulations to all who were selected! All-Conference First and Second team

The team selected to play in the ACHA All-Star Challenge can be seen here.  Players from both the Gold and Silver Divisions have been selected to represent the MACHA in the tournament, taking place in West Chester, Pennsylvania.  This team will play against other conferences who have also selected All-Star teams in a 3-Day tournament starting on April 3, 2009.

2008-09 MACHA Champions - Missouri and McKendree
 February 23, 2009  Congratulations go out to the University of Missouri and McKendree University who won the 2008-09 MACHA Gold Division and Silver Division Championships respectively. For Missouri this was their first MACHA championship and was won in a triple overtime thriller over the University of Iowa.. For McKendree, this was their second Silver division championship in a row. Thank you to the management and crew of the U.S. Ice Sports Complex and McKendree who hosted the tournament.

McKendree University 2008-09 Silver Division Champions

For Gold division results click here and for Silver division results click here.

ACHA DII Rankings through 2/14/09
 February 17, 2009  Follow this link  to see the fifth and final rankings. MACHA is represented by #7 Iowa - Gold,  #10 Missouri State - Maroon and the #15 Illinois State Redbirds. Iowa and Missouri State will now advance to the ACHA Central Division Regional playoffs.
 

ACHA Goalie Equipment Measurement Policy
 October 8, 2008  The ACHA has implemented the policy and procedures for measuring and recordkeeping of the goalie's leg pads and gloves.  Follow this link  for more information. The MACHA referee-in-chief Jack Raslawski has notified officials to take the measurements as representatives of MACHA. MACHA league officials and the players competing in the league are confident that the new policy will be followed and no attempts will be taken to circumvent the new policy. Thank you for your cooperation.

Important ACHA Info: Game Reporting
 October 1, 2008  In order to remain in good standing for rankings and tournament eligibility, it is very important that teams follow the proper protocol for reporting game scores and DQ's to the ACHA. Follow this link  for instructions. The ACHA and MACHA both require scores and DQ's to be reported by the Tuesday following weekend games. Even if there are no DQ's please report "No DQ's".