ECHC Unveils "Color Clash" Initiative for 2024-2025 Season

by ECHC Communications

All Member Teams to Participate in Conference-Wide Jersey Matchup Program Bringing Unique Visual Appeal

The Empire Collegiate Hockey Conference (ECHC) today announced the "Color Clash" initiative, an exciting new program for the 2024-2025 season that will see all member teams participating in specially designated in-division games featuring contrasting jersey colors. Inspired by both the NHL's Adidas Reverse Retro and the NBA's City Edition programs, this initiative adds a unique twist to regular season matchups, offering players and fans a visually distinctive experience that sets these games apart from typical in-division clashes.

The ECHC "Color Clash" program is designed to enhance the game-day experience by giving teams the chance to showcase their Away or Alternate jersey designs during home games but also brings an element of creativity and visual appeal to the season. Member teams will have access to a white version, black version, and a version featuring the specific color they will wear for their Color Clash games, which home teams can utilize for promotional material.

The ECHC will collaborate with each team to select 1/2 specific home games where contrasting jersey colors will be featured, ensuring that no two teams with overly similar colors (such as black and navy) will face off in these designated matchups.

The Color Clash initiative underscores the ECHC's commitment to innovation and enhancing the overall experience for student-athletes and spectators, alike.  

Here's the full breakdown of the upcoming Color Clash matchups:

September 2024:

  • 9/28/24 (Purple Division): Farmingdale State College (DI) (Home) vs. Fairfield University (DI) - BLACK vs. RED
  • 9/29/24 (Black Division): Fordham University (Home) vs. Sacred Heart University  - MAROON vs. GRAY

October 2024:

  • 10/4/24 (Black Division): Columbia University (Home) vs. Sacred Heart University - NAVY vs. GRAY
  • 10/4/24 (Purple Division): University of Delaware (Home) vs. Fairfield University (DI) - CREAM vs. RED
  • 10/4/24 (Silver Division): Stony Brook University (Home) vs. Fairfield University (DIII) - BLUE vs. RED
  • 10/5/24 (Purple Division): University of Delaware (Home) vs. Fairfield University (DI)  - CREAM vs. RED
  • 10/6/24 (Silver Division): Hofstra University (Home) vs. Stony Brook University - YELLOW vs. BLUE
  • 10/25/24 (Purple Division): Farmingdale State College (DI) (Home) vs. Fairfield University (DI) - BLACK vs. RED
  • 10/25/24 (Silver Division): Fairfield University (DIII) (Home) vs. Stony Brook University - RED vs. BLUE
  • 10/27/24 (Silver Division): Rutgers University (Home) vs. University of New Haven - RED vs. BLACK

November 2024:

  • 11/2/24 (Silver Division): University of New Haven (Home) vs. Rutgers University - BLACK vs. RED
  • 11/2/24 (Silver Division): Hofstra University (Home) vs. Stevens Institute of Technology - YELLOW vs. MAROON
  • 11/3/24 (Silver Division): Stevens Institute of Technology (Home) vs. Stony Brook University - MAROON vs. BLUE
  • 11/8/24 (Black Division): Farmingdale State College (DII) (Home) vs. Sacred Heart University - BLACK vs. TBA
  • 11/9/24 (Silver Division): Fairfield University (DIII) (Home) vs. Hofstra University - RED vs. BLUE
  • 11/9/24 (Purple Division): Quinnipiac University vs. University of Delaware (Home) - BLUE vs. CREAM
  • 12/7/24 (Silver Division): Rutgers University (Home) vs. Hofstra University - RED vs. BLUE

January 2025:

  • 1/25/25 (Purple Division): Fairfield University (DI) (Home) vs. Farmingdale State College (DI) - RED vs. BLACK
  • 1/31/25 (Black Division): Fordham University (Home) vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey - MAROON vs. BLACK

February 2025:

  • 2/2/25 (Purple Division): Quinnipiac University (Home) vs. Fairfield University (DI) - BLUE vs. RED
  • 2/2/25 (Black Division): Sacred Heart University (Home) vs. Farmingdale State College (DII) - TBA vs. BLACK
  • 2/2/25 (Silver Division): Stevens Institute of Technology (Home) vs. Hofstra University - MAROON vs. YELLOW
  • 2/7/25 (Purple Division): Fairfield University (DI) (Home) vs. Quinnipiac University - RED vs. BLUE
  • 2/7/25 (Silver Division): Stony Brook University (Home) vs. Hofstra University - BLUE vs. YELLOW
  • 2/8/25 (Black Division): Ramapo College of New Jersey (Home) vs. Sacred Heart University - BLACK vs. GRAY
  • 2/8/25 (Silver Division): University of New Haven (Home) vs. Hofstra University - BLACK vs. YELLOW
  • 2/9/25 (Black Division): Sacred Heart University (Home) vs. Columbia University (Home) - TBA vs. NAVY

Looking Ahead

With the 2024-25 Color Clash schedule in place, fans can mark their calendars for these exciting matchups, which will not only provide competitive hockey, but also highlight the vibrant color schemes of each team. Expect intense rivalries and unforgettable moments as teams battle it out in these visually striking occasions throughout the season.

Stay tuned as the season unfolds and the Color Clash bring a new level of excitement to the ECHC!

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