This week in College Hockey South featured tense rivalries, major rematches, and even a historic series that brought the Fighting Irish to Florida. Across the league, 34 games were played and 356 goals were scored. Fans were treated to everything from shutouts to overtime thrillers to double-digit blowouts. Here’s everything you may have missed from an action-packed Week 11. Game of the Week: Clemson (M3) at Florida Atlantic (M3) The tenth edition of CHS’s Game of the Week fe

College Hockey South Announces International All-Star Trip to France in January 2026 College Hockey South (CHS) is proud to announce that an All-Star team comprised of players throughout the South will travel to France from January 1–9, 2026 for an unforgettable international hockey and cultural experience. This marks one of the most ambitious initiatives in CHS history, bringing together top collegiate players from across the conference for a week of competition, development

All roads lead to Fort Lauderdale!  After hosting the College Hockey South Division 2 and 3 playoffs last season, the Panthers Ice Den will be home to all 41 CHS postseason games in 2026. All four College Hockey South divisions (Women’s, M2, M3 and ACDC) will compete under one roof from Feb 26th to Mar 1st, 2026, to decide our conference championships. The Men’s Division 3 standings coincide with the release of the official ACHA Division 3 rankings, which are updated every ot

It’s Week 11 in College Hockey South, and action is heating up across the conference. Rivalries are reignited, divisional races are tightening, and several first-time matchups headline a jam-packed weekend of hockey. Game of the Week: Clemson (M3) at Florida Atlantic (M3) This week’s spotlight shines on Boca Raton, where the Clemson Tigers travel south to face the Florida Atlantic Owls in CHS’s Game of the Week. Both teams are hungry to climb the standings and gain momentum a

As College Hockey South wrapped up Week 10, three standout performances rose to the top. 1st Star   – Kieran Ogle, Middle Tennessee State University (M3) - 4 Goals, 4 Assists, 8 Points in 2 Games Played Middle Tennessee State University made program history over the weekend, capturing its first-ever College Hockey South Veterans Cup. The Blue Raiders rolled past Kennesaw State University in the championship game with a commanding 13-1 victory, and leading the charge was the f

Week 10 of the College Hockey South season delivered a memorable mix of pride, passion, and powerhouse performances. From the 5th-Annual Veterans Cup honoring America’s heroes to key in-state rivalries across the Sunshine State, CHS teams battled for bragging rights and critical standings points as the playoff race begins to heat up. Veterans Cup | Alabama (M3) vs Kennesaw State (M3) The Alabama Frozen Tide entered the Veterans Cup looking to bring home their second champions

The 2026 Alumni Classic: Battle for The Wirka Cup Returns to Fort Lauderdale! We’re excited to announce that the 2026 Alumni Classic – Battle for The Wirka Cup is officially set for March 20–22, 2026, at the Baptist Health IcePlex in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, Florida! Get ready for another unforgettable weekend of hockey, camaraderie, and giving back — all in support of The United For the Fallen and their mission to support Gold Star Military Families across the country. Eve

This week in College Hockey South, the spotlight shines on Huntsville, Alabama, as four teams battle for the 5th Annual Veterans’ Cup, presented in partnership with the Huntsville Sports Commission. With pride, hardware, and a tribute to America’s armed forces on the line, expect a fierce weekend of hockey. Veterans’ Cup — Preliminary Round Matchups Alabama (M3) vs Kennesaw State (M3) Alabama opens the tournament still searching for its first CHS win of the season after a 6–1

College Hockey South Week 9 has come and gone, and here are the three stars that came out on top: 1st Star - Marisa Bonilla, University of Florida (Women’s) - 3 Goals, 4 Assists, 7 Points in 1 Game Played CHS’ Women’s Division continues to impress, claiming the First Star for the second week in a row. This week’s star, Marisa Bonilla, led the Gators offensively to a 10-1 domination of the Florida State Seminoles.  In the Gators’ single game against the Seminoles, Bonilla had

Rivalry week has come and gone in College Hockey South, and these matchups delivered for CHS fans. From age-old bouts to new tensions, these weekend matchups brought moments that could shape the rest of the season for these teams. Game of the Week: Florida Atlantic (M3) at Lynn (M3) In Boca Raton, cross-town rivals Lynn University and Florida Atlantic renewed their rivalry in a high-scoring matchup over the weekend. The Owls opened up scoring early in the 1st to go up 1-0, bu

The 2025–26 College Hockey South season is in full swing. From women’s hockey to the ACDC, October had no shortage of standout moments. Here are the top stars from each division. Women's Division 1st Star: Nina Molina, Clemson University - 12 G, 4 A, 16 P in 3 GP Molina followed up her breakout September with a dominant October, leading Clemson to a 6-0-0 start to the season. 2nd Star: Claire Carson, University of Alabama - 6 G, 7 A, 13 P in 4 GP After a slow start (by her s

Emotions will be running high across the conference as Rivalry Week takes center stage in College Hockey South. Pride, standings, and bragging rights are all on the line in a packed weekend slate featuring some of CHS’s most heated rivalries. Game of the Week: Florida Atlantic (M3) at Lynn (M3) Kicking it off in South Florida, Florida Atlantic and Lynn hit the ice in the Battle for Boca. Both the Owls and the Fighting Knights currently sit at four CHS points and look to move

Week 8 of the College Hockey South season is officially in the books, and it was an electric one—highlighted by three standout performances that lit up the scoresheets across the league. 1st Star - Nina Molina, Clemson University (Women’s) - 9 Goals, 4 Assists, 13 Points in 2 Games Played If you don’t know the name Nina Molina by now, you haven’t been paying attention. The Clemson Tigers have pounced on every opponent in their path during their inaugural season, and Molina ha

The third annual Battle at the Beach tournament, presented by Visit Lauderdale, delivered everything fans could hope for — high scoring, heated rivalries, and championship-caliber hockey from start to finish. With the tournament expanding to eight teams across two divisions, the Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs, FL, was electric all weekend long. Battle at the Beach: Battle Division The Battle Division opened with fireworks as Tampa (M3) powered past Lynn (M3) in a 7–3 victor

Jenna Fireovid was only a freshman on the SUNY Plattsburgh co-ed hockey team when her heart stopped on the ice during a routine practice in September 2023. After being revived by her teammates, Jenna could have abandoned the sport that almost killed her. Instead, two years later, she’s not only skating again—she’s leading the Clemson Women’s Hockey team through their first season with College Hockey South (CHS). Her story is one of resilience, perseverance, and courage. It be

The third installment of the College Hockey South-hosted Battle at the Beach Tournament, presented by Visit Lauderdale, is set for this weekend at the Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs, Florida. For the first time, the tournament expands to eight teams across two divisions — doubling the field, doubling the action, and raising the stakes higher than ever before. Battle Division Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (M3)  – Tournament debut Florida Atlantic University (M2)  – T

1st Star: David McDonald, Eastern Kentucky University (ACDC) - 7 Goals, 3 Assists, 10 Points in 2 GP After a shaky start to Eastern Kentucky’s 2025 campaign, the Colonels looked to use their weekend as a bounce-back against AAU D3 Alabama-Birmingham. EKU got its first weekend sweep of the season with two wins against UAB and outscored them 14-3.  Over two games, seven of the Colonel’s 14 goals came from David McDonald. The offensive explosion from the forward earned him 10 po

With two Sunshine State matchups, a thrilling upset, and even the ejection of a key player, Week 7 of College Hockey South was one to remember. If you couldn’t tune in, here’s what you missed. Game of the Week: Tampa (M2) at Lindenwood (M2) Our featured Game of the Week saw the reigning AAU Division 1 National Champion Tampa Spartans take on the reigning ACHA Division 2 National Champion Lindenwood Lions. Although this non-conference series had no direct impact on CHS standin

Week 7 of College Hockey South action has arrived, and fans will be eating good! From the Tennessee Lady Ice Vols’ showdown with the Auburn Tigers to Tampa’s men’s squad facing off with the reigning national champions, there’s no excuse not to be tuned in. Game of the Week: Tampa (M2) at Lindenwood (M2) Our Game of the Week rarely features a non-CHS matchup, but this one comes with good reason. Much like Tampa’s prior Game of the Week clash with Florida Atlantic, this will be

1st Star: Kylie McDonald, University of Tampa (W) - 1 Goal, 7 Assists, 8 Points in 2 GP Tampa looked to continue its success in conference play and keep its undefeated record alive. The Lady Spartans did just that in their series against USF this past weekend, relying heavily on their offensive prowess to propel them to victory. A large part of that offensive explosion was sophomore forward Kylie McDonald, who tallied 8 points over the weekend, 7 of them in the form of assist