I think Air Force has proved they could successfully compete in the WCHA. 
(Smart fans will note that they missed this year's Frozen Four by *that* much.) 
They have their own valid reasons for preferring membership in Atlantic Hockey.

-- Erik

Eric Burton wrote:
> Air Force joined the AHA so they could play Army, they are not going to 
> move to the WCHA, We can talk about this till we are blue in the face 
> but it isn't going to happen. Also, Air Force couldn't compete on a 
> regular basis against the WCHA teams would end up in the cellar of the 
> WCHA on a consistant basis. The AHA is a good fit for them.
>