Eastern Collegiate Hockey League Former Teams Former Teams

| Institution | Location_ | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment | Team_Nickname | Primary_conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University at Buffalo | Buffalo, New York | 1846 | Public | 28192 | Bulls | Mid-American Conference ( D-I ) |
| Canisius College | Buffalo, New York | 1870 | Private/Catholic | 3490 | Golden Griffins | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference ( D-I ) |
| SUNY Canton | Canton, New York | 1906 | Public | 3056 | `Roos | Independent ( USCAA ) |
| Mercyhurst College | Erie, Pennsylvania | 1926 | Private/Catholic | 3226 | Lakers | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference ( D-II ) |
| Niagara University | Lewiston, New York | 1856 | Private/Catholic | 3746 | Purple Eagles | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference ( D-I ) |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Henrietta, NY | 1829 | Private/Non-sectarian | 13861 | Tigers | Empire 8 ( D-III ) |