College Hockey East stands steadfastly in support of the unalienable rights endowed to all humans. We contribute to this cause by serving as a vessel upon which impressionable young adults can be molded into upstanding citizens of our communities.  The participants of our league forge the lifelong values of respect, unity, and integrity, and through our positive influence on this generation, the CHE remains committed to conquering hate, injustice, and discrimination.  We are all teammates for life.

PURPOSE

The purpose of College Hockey East is to offer a competitive and structured league of college hockey teams that operates with shared values, respect for the game, and a focus on the personal development of its participants on and off the ice.

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the College Hockey East shall be to:

• Place the experiences of the student-athletes as the top priority in all league matters
• Emphasize the on-ice product and the long-term benefits of athletic competition
• Offer games, tournaments, and events that highlight and promote the league
• Cultivate sportsmanship and respect among all participants, personnel, and spectators
• Establish an exemplary culture by holding all individuals to a high standard of conduct
• Uphold the longstanding spirit and values of interscholastic sports
• Facilitate the development of character, teamwork, and leadership in players and coaches
• Encourage inter-participant interaction through league events and initiatives
• Promote community and social service activities that are mutually beneficial to all parties
• Nurture the development and advancement of players, coaches, and referees
• Partake in educational pursuits that enhance the performance and training of participants
• Provide guidelines, structure, and procedures to regulate operation and activity
• Implement practical policies that augment the positive experiences of the players
• Establish key initiatives and strategic direction to achieve the mission and objectives
• Represent and safeguard the collective interests of all stakeholders of the league
• Encourage coaches and team leaders to have an open forum for ideas and opinions
• Identify and initiate actions that will improve and strengthen the league
• Sustain the welfare of the sport of ice hockey by fostering integrity and safety
• Create opportunities for the establishment and prosperity of additional hockey teams 
• Promote the growth and stability within the geographic footprint of the league
• Affiliate and liaise with entities that will enhance the league’s objectives and operations
• Support the goals of the governing bodies of ice hockey and similar athletic organizations