This is the only Atlantic Hockey America season, and last Division I season, for American International, which had been a member of AHA's men's predecessor of the Atlantic Hockey Association for that league's entire existence.
On November 11, 2024, American International College announced that its men's hockey team would join the bulk of AIC's other sports in the Northeast-10 Conference, which plays the sport under NCAA Division II regulations and does not participate in the Division I championship.
The amalgamation did not change the new league's arrangement as the same number of teams were on the men's side.
Army head coach Brian Riley announced prior to the season that he would retire after this campaign.
Teams ranked 11-16 can qualify based upon conference tournament results.