2026 CHS All-Star Challenge

The best of College Hockey South is set to take center stage once again.

The 2026 College Hockey South All-Star Challenge brings together the conference’s top talent for a weekend that celebrates the skill, passion, and growth of hockey across the South. Featuring standout players from across all divisions, this year’s event promises high-level competition, new storylines, and an exciting showcase of the league’s brightest stars.

Building off the success of previous All-Star events, the 2026 edition introduced a fresh twist with a live draft format, adding another layer of anticipation and energy as teams were formed in real time. From seasoned veterans to breakout performers, every player selected earned their place on this stage.

Fans can expect a fast-paced, highly competitive environment as teammates become opponents and rivalries are temporarily set aside in pursuit of All-Star glory.

All-Star Challenge Schedule

Friday, April 17, 2026

6:00 PM CT - CHS Men’s All-Star Game (Team Dietz vs. Team Marshall)

8:45 PM CT - CHS Women’s All-Star Game (Team Valente vs. Team Braga)

Saturday, April 18, 2026

12:00 PM CT - Women’s Skills Competition

2:30 PM CT - Men’s Skill Competition

Sunday, April 19, 2026

10:00 AM CT - CHS Women’s All-Star Game (Team Valente vs. Team Braga)

1:00 PM CT - CHS Men’s All-Star Game (Team Dietz vs. Team Marshall)

Throughout the weekend, points will be awarded to the teams based on their performance in both the All-Star games and the Skills Competitions. The teams (one men, one women) with the most points at the end of the weekend will be crowned the 2026 College Hockey South All-Star Challenge Champion. Here's how the points will be earned:

All-Star Games:

• Winning each Period (1 point) – If a team wins a period, they will earn 1 point. If there’s a tie in the period, no points will be awarded.

• Winning the Game in Regulation (3 points) – A team earns 3 points for winning the game in regulation time.

• Winning the Game in a Shootout (2 points) – A team that wins in a shootout earns 2 points.

• Losing the Game in a Shootout (1 point) – A team that loses in a shootout earns 1 point.

• Winning the Game by 4 or More Goals (1 point) – If a team wins by 4 or more goals, they earn an additional 1 point.

• Shutout Win in Regulation (2 points) – A team that wins by shutout in regulation time earns 2 additional points.

Skills Competitions:

• Winning an Event in the Skills Competition (1 point) – A team will earn 1 point for winning any of the events in the Women's or Men's Skills Competitions.

The rosters for the All-Star teams include the top athletes in both the women’s and men’s divisions, selected for their exceptional performance and dedication throughout the season.

Women’s Team Valente

2 Kim Evans

4 Anastasia Hareas

5 Danica Nash

7 Allie Litzinger

8 Katie Devoe

9 Marisa Bonilla

11 Rachel Guarino

12 Taylor Barbour

13 Nina Molina

18 Chloe Valente

22 Hannah Green

23 Kristina Pinajian

24 Alex Meola

26 Georgia Verheyden

28 Clara Kurek

36 Allison Crnarich

47 Saige Legault

67 Evelyn Kolar

81 Skye Tittle

89 Emma Dempsey

93 Allie Roth

Women’s Team Braga

2 Riah Beckwith

3 Gabriella Donato

6 Dana Stott

7 Veronica Anderson

8 Shae Hudec

10 Molly Braga

11 Emily Scott

14 Claire Carson

15 Anna McEachern

16 Averi Zhong

17 Alyssa Nardslico

18 Paige Oukes

19 Mia Moffitt

22 Grace Cotter

27 Athena Renton

41 Stephanie Xhumba

55 Melina Bandouveres

58 Joie Burns

84 Natalie Kutz

88 Kristina Bahl

94 Emma Girten

Men’s Team Dietz

1 BJ Riccardi

4 Nicholas Oliverio

5 Ryan Allamian

6 Jacob Fuller

7 Jacob Langheinrich

8 Brady Baehser

9 Jonathan Shaw

11 Michael Gugliotta

17 Grant Dietz

18 Yuli Lima

24 Ethan Gelman

26 Nathan Walker

27 Matthew Siciliano

28 Reagan Lyon

35 Matthew Silliman

47 Ayden Kopec

63 Cole Brunoli

67 Rhys Legault

86 Tyler Hoffberg

89 Nicholas Fontaine

93 Ronan Keenan

Men’s Team Marshall

1 Rocco Bruno

2 Jake Knieling

3 Alex Moeller

6 Nick Naumov

8 David Janowski

9 Linden Palmer

11 Brendan Ogle

13 Justin Beachler

15 Sam Watson

18 James Pelini

19 Will Marshall

20 Anthony Campagna

22 Trace Cowart

27 Christian Cuccia

30 Luc Haggitt

33 Ryan Chambre

35 Conor Rose

66 James Kravis

88 Tommy Chunchukov

89 Ethan DeMumbrum

96 Will Cawston

The 2026 College Hockey South All-Star Challenge is a must-attend event for hockey fans in the region, with the Ford Ice Center in Clarksville, TN, providing the perfect backdrop for an action-packed weekend.

Be sure to follow College Hockey South on social media for live updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes coverage throughout the event. Fans can also tune in to catch all the action live on the College Hockey South YouTube channel.

ABOUT College Hockey South: Founded in 2008, College Hockey South is a 29-school, 45 team intercollegiate hockey conference spanning eight southeastern U.S. states. College Hockey South is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization.