Membership in the NAIH consisted of private and public colleges and universities throughout the world.

The group sought out an experienced individual to discuss the formation of an association.

Several individuals began contacting schools to form the National Association of Intercollegiate Hockey.

The driving factor behind the formation of the NAIH was the rising cost of being a member of another association.

[1] After the 2013-14 season the organization once again changed its name to the National Collegiate Hockey Association.