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The Bates Men's Hockey Team competes in the North Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association (NECHA - B), a regional division of the American Collegiate Hockey Association's (ACHA) Division 2.

In league play we compete against teams such as Lyndon St., Rhode Island College, United States Coast Gaurd Academy, Connecticut College, Springfield College, Keen State University, University of New England, Westfield State, Northeastern University, and rival Daniel Webster College. We also play games against non - NECHA teams such as Boston College, and non - ACHA teams such as Colby College and University of Maine Farmington.

Team members represent significant geographic and experiential differences ranging from San Jose to Maine. Players have played at varying levels including, Midget AAA, Junior B, and competitive Prep and Public High Schools.

We are proud to be coached by former U - MAINE defenseman Tom Leblond, who resides in Lewiston and teaches history at local Lewiston High School. Administrative duties are run by the team, and In addition to daily practice at our on campus rink, Underhill Ice Arena, obligations include fundraising and other team management tasks.

Our current team has been crowned League Champions of NECHA (B) the past 3 seasons and just this past season won the NECHA (B) Championship in OT 2 - 1, bringing home Bates College's first hockey championship. This upcoming season will feature a more difficult schedule, with the team looking to get regionally ranked, and seeking a Regional, and possibly even a National Championship bid.