The bump of the wagon along the path leading to the power line clearing, which turned into an outdoor rink, brought Anya Laxton her earliest memories of hockey. Winter air stung her face, a pair of skates lay next to her, and her siblings were all excited to get out there.  This was her introduction to skating, no comfort of a plush indoor rink, just her family, the ice, and freedom. Laxton’s journey took her from frozen outdoor surfaces to club hockey, and eventually to a su

With Week 16 in the books, the College Hockey South playoff picture is beginning to take shape. Key series over the past two weekends have locked in postseason berths, reshuffled standings, and tightened races across every division. As teams turn their focus toward February, each point—and each ranking spot—carries added weight. Here’s where the conference stands as the race to the CHS postseason continues. Women’s Division   Since our last standings update, the Alabama Froze

Next up in College Hockey South, a slate of contests that promise action and plenty of it- with teams getting their moment to shine on the big stage. This weekend makes history, beginning with the 16th edition of our Game of the Week. Game of the Week: Embry-Riddle Ice Eagles (M3) vs UCF Knights (M3) The UCF Knights will travel to Daytona to take on the ERAU Ice Eagles in a two-game series that promises action-packed hockey between two teams looking to rise in the CHS standin

Land ho! For the first time in conference history, College Hockey South will host a special women’s showcase during one of Tampa’s most iconic weekends—the Gasparilla Pirate Festival. The 2026 CHS Gasparilla Showcase will feature six Women’s programs competing in six games from Thursday, January 29 through Sunday, February 1, at The Nest Hockey Academy in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Participating programs include the Tampa Lady Spartans, South Florida Ice Bulls, Florida Gators, M

A new week of CHS means a new list of top players in the league! Week 15 saw standouts across several divisions, shutouts, and a double hat trick – here’s who stood out. 1st Star - Chris Scott, Kennesaw State University (M3): 7 Goals, 2 Assists, 9 Points in 2 Games Played The Kennesaw State Owls had a goal-filled weekend with their series against Austin Peay. Across two games, the Owls outscored the Governors 34-2, only allowing one goal against for each game.  Our first sta

Week 15 delivered everything College Hockey South fans could ask for—ranked matchups with postseason implications, rivalry series that shaped the playoff picture, and defensive performances that stole the spotlight. From a split in Knoxville that shook up the M3 rankings to statement sweeps across multiple divisions, the road to February tightened as teams made their push toward the postseason. Here’s how the weekend unfolded across the conference. Game of the Week: Clemson U

Get ready for another exciting weekend of College Hockey South action! With teams battling for points, positioning, and pride, this weekend promises fast-paced games, hard hits, and plenty of highlights. This week’s action is headlined by a matchup set to bring the energy, our Game of the Week. Game of the Week: Clemson University Tigers (M3) at University of Tennessee Ice Vols (M3) The Ice Vols are set to open their spring slate with an exciting home matchup against the Clem

Welcome to 2026 and the first batch of College Hockey South’s 3 Stars of the Week! Teams hit the ice for their first pieces of action in the New Year, and some delivered with stellar performances to be highlighted in this week's edition. 1st Star - BJ Riccardi, Florida Gulf Coast University (M3): 2-0-0, 0.50 GAA, 0.981% Save Percentage, 1 Shutout in 2 Games Played FGCU started its 2026 season with a doubleheader against Saint Vincent University, going 2-0 on the series. The E

The spring semester slate has officially begun, and with it comes a rapid march toward the postseason. But before diving into Week 14 action, College Hockey South first turns its attention to a milestone moment for the conference: CHS’s second-ever European tour. CHS Returns to Europe Following the overwhelming success of its inaugural European trip in early 2025—where a select CHS team competed across Austria and Germany—positive player feedback inspired Commissioner Kyle Kn

College Hockey South Announces Game Schedule, Roster, and Coaching Staff for 2026 All-Star Europe Tour College Hockey South (CHS) is proud to announce additional details for the upcoming All-Star Europe Tour, taking place January 1–9, 2026, including the official game schedule, player roster, and coaching staff that will represent CHS during the international trip to France. The CHS All-Star team will compete in four international matchups against French hockey clubs, providi

Game of the Week: Colorado Mesa University (M3) at Florida Gulf Coast University (M3) Our Game of the Week… is the only game of the week! First-year College Hockey South member Florida Gulf Coast wraps up its fall semester against the Colorado Mesa Mavericks in a matchup of top 40 ACHA M3 teams. Colorado Mesa is coming off a 4-3-0 November, which ended with a pair of road losses to the Colorado School of Mines. In fact, all three of the Mavericks’ losses in November came at t

Week 13 of College Hockey South brought the heat all around, but here are three players that stood out to us: 1st Star - Jack Richey, University of Mississippi (M3) - 4 Goals, 2 Assists, 6 Points in 2 Games Played Our First Star hails from Ole Miss (M3), a team that’s had a 5-game hot streak since defeating Arkansas 2-1 in overtime back in November. Center Jack Richey dominated in the series against APSU, leading the team offensively and helping deliver two more wins to Oxfor

Week 13 is in the books, and so is the fall semester! This semester showed us who some of the juggernauts are and which teams have some work to do in the second half of the season. Game of the Week: University South Florida Bulls (M3) at University of Tampa Spartans (M3) The No.5 University of South Florida Ice Bulls made the trip to Clearwater Ice Arena looking for the third installment of the Battle of the Bay against the No. 17 Tampa Spartans. The Spartans looked to avenge

With the fall semester finishing up, we’re rapidly approaching playoff season, and the races are heating up. One team has already clinched, and three are guaranteed a trip to playoff weekend, but 25 spots are still up for grabs as we head into the break! Women’s Division   Tampa will head into the holidays knowing its ticket to Fort Lauderdale is punched as the first College Hockey South team to clinch a postseason position. The Lady Spartans won all 10 of their conference ga

As we move deeper into the back half of the season, the intensity across College Hockey South continues to ramp up. Rivalries remain fierce, standings are tightening, and every weekend feels a little more like playoff hockey. Week 13 has no shortage of drama—and it all begins with our Game of the Week. Game of the Week: University South Florida Bulls (M3) at University of Tampa Spartans (M3) This one is going to be good. Two programs separated by only a few miles but fueled b

Our bellies are full, the leaves have fallen off the trees and hockey season is in full swing. The penultimate month of the year has come to a close, and these stars of the month stuffed the stat sheet more than your Thanksgiving turkey. Women's Division 1st Star: Marisa Bonilla, University of Florida - 12 Goals, 4 Assists, 16 Points in 3 Games Played The star forward continued her explosive offense, netting 12 of the Gators’ 31 goals and having a hand in half of them. Bonill

At College Hockey South, we are more than thankful for the talent and performances of our teams week after week. Week 12 was no exception to that, as three stars emerged from this past weekend of play. 1st Star: Matt Siciliano, Middle Tennessee State University (M3): 6 Goals, 3 Assists, 9 Points in 2 Games Played Middle Tennessee has remained unbeaten since September and undefeated in CHS play. Most notably, coming off back-to-back double-digit wins over KSU (M3).  The Blue R

From championship rematches to first-year programs making history, Week 12 delivered some of the most intense, high-scoring, and emotional games of the season. Let’s take a look back at everything that went down across College Hockey South. Game of the Week: Farmingdale State Rams (M2) at University of Tampa Spartans (M2) A national championship rematch lived up to its billing. Last season, Tampa defeated Farmingdale State 5–2 to claim the AAU Division 1 National Championship

As we approach the end of the first half of the season, the action in College Hockey South isn’t slowing down—if anything, it’s heating up. Rivalries, revenge games, playoff positioning, and national implications all headline a packed Week 12 slate. It all begins with our Game of the Week. Game of the Week: Farmingdale State Rams (M2) at University of Tampa Spartans (M2) If you followed College Hockey in any capacity last season, you can understand why this is the Game of the

A first-time team, a fantastic freshman and a familiar face make up the 3 stars for Week 11. Let’s see how each earned their spot! 1st Star: Nathan Walker, Florida Gulf Coast University (M3) - 5 Goals, 5 Assists, 10 Points in 2 Games Played The Eagles have built their success in their first year in College Hockey South with solid defense and balanced scoring. But Nathan Walker broke that mold this weekend, tallying 10 points in two games against Notre Dame. Walker’s highlight