The conference has men's teams that compete within divisions II and III of the CHF and women's teams that compete in divisions II and III of the ACHA.

The DVCHC founding President was Finbarr O'Connor.

He was inducted into the Saint Joseph's University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004.

Coach O'Connor is the only non-varsity inductee in their Hall of Fame.

The season ends each year with division playoffs.