Saint Anselm hockey, golf teams join Little East Conference in 2027

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:47 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Summary

Saint Anselm College will transition to NCAA Division III in the 2027-28 school year, with its men's and women's hockey and golf programs set to join the Little East Conference. Their move follows the school's reclassification from Division II, allowing these teams to compete for Division III championships starting in the 2029-30 season. The Hawks' men’s and women’s golf teams and men’s hockey team will conclude their final season in the Northeast-10 Conference this year, while the women’s hockey team will participate in the New England Women's Hockey Alliance. The transition aims to enhance competitive opportunities for Saint Anselm athletes.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Saint Anselm joins the Little East Conference in 2027-28.
  • Teams become eligible for Division III championships in 2029-30.
  • Final season in the Northeast-10 Conference is this year.
  • Women’s hockey competes in the New England Women's Hockey Alliance.
Latest Updates
  • 10:47 PMYahoo SportsSaint Anselm hockey, golf programs to join Little East Conference
What they're saying
"

When Saint Anselm College athletics move to NCAA Division III in the 2027-28 school year, the men's and women's hockey and golf programs will become members of the Little East Conference. Saint Anselm will begin its transition to Division III from Division II starting in 2027-28. Its athletics programs will be eligible to compete for D-III championships starting in 2029-30 after completing the ...

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days