TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF COLLEGIATE HOCKEY PROGRAMS AND ATHLETES IN THE ATLANTIC REGION. THE ECHC WILL PROVIDE THE FRAMEWORK AND STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF GROWTH OF ITS MEMBER'S HOCKEY PROGRAMS, THROUGH LEAGUE, TEAM, PLAYER AND COACH'S DEVELOPMENT. THE ECHC WILL EMPHASIZE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, INSTITUTIONAL SANCTION AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF HOCKEY.