The Great Midwest Hockey League was formed in the spring of 2000 by the founding teams:
Michigan State University
University of Michigan
Miami University
Ferris State University
Indiana University
Oakland University
Over the years, GMHL teams have won the ACHA National Tournament 10 times.
2000 - Miami University
2004 - Oakland University
2005 - Michigan State University
2006- Oakland University
2007 - Michigan State University
2008 - Davenport University
2009 - Davenport University
2010 - Davenport University
2011 - Grand Valley State University
2013- Michigan State University
