After Robert Morris suspended its program in the summer of 2021, a successful fundraising campaign allowed the team to return for this season.

In concert with that decision, the school finalized the addition of a new ice hockey program that would begin with this season.

[5] The merger was officially finalized on April 30, 2024 with the merged conference unveiling its new identity as Atlantic Hockey America.

[6] On July 5, 2023, Arizona State University was accepted as the ninth member of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) beginning with the 2024–2025 season.

When it comes to comparing teams, the PWR uses three criteria which are combined to make a comparison: RPI, record against common opponents and head-to-head competition.