The Post University men's hockey team will become an associate member of the Northeast-10 (NE10) Conference beginning in the upcoming 2019-2020 season.

The Eagles will become the seventh men's ice hockey member of the conference, joining Saint Anselm, Assumption, Southern New Hampshire, Saint Michael's, Franklin Pierce and Stonehill. The NE10 is the only Division II league in the country with ice hockey.

"The NE10 is pleased to extend associate membership to Post University in the sport of ice hockey. Post's commitment to the sport is important to the region and we are happy to welcome them into the Conference," said NE10 commissioner Julie Ruppert. "This is a win-win situation for the NE10 and Post. We are excited about beginning this partnership with Post Athletics and providing distinctive opportunities for its ice hockey student-athletes."

Post University Athletic Director Ronnie Palmer is excited for the school and its student-athletes.

"Becoming an Associate Member of the NE10 in Men's Ice Hockey is extremely exciting for our University, Athletic Department and most importantly our Men's Ice Hockey student athletes," Palmer said. "Our student-athletes now have the opportunity to compete for a conference championship, weekly/monthly awards and receive recognition for their accomplishments. We here at Post are very appreciative of Commissioner Julie Ruppert and the NE10 Membership for extending us this invitation and we look forward to being an engaged associate member."

Men's Ice Hockey coach Pete Whitney echoed Palmer's thoughts:

"The Post University Men's Ice Hockey family is excited about joining the NE10. The ability to not only compete with but to join with these great schools in adding to the Division II student-athlete experience is an honor."

It won't be unfamiliar territory for the Eagles, as they played 17 games against NE10 teams in 2018-2019, going 8-9 in those matchups.

Each team will play 18 conference games, three against every school. The top four teams will compete for the conference title beginning with two semifinals games on February 29, followed by the championship game on March 7 at the higher-seeded team.

Last season, Southern New Hampshire won the NE10 tournament title with a 4-3 win over regular season champion, Saint Anselm.