2026 CHS France Tour Recap

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 Knell to expand the conference’s international footprint.

That momentum led to the planning of a second tour, held during the opening days of 2026, featuring a hand-selected group of 23 players from seven CHS programs. Over the course of eight days, the CHS All-Stars traveled across northern France, competing in four games against top U20 and U25 teams from the French hockey system.

CHS All-Stars Finish 3-0-1 in France

Game 1 – Rouen Dragons

The tour opened in Rouen with a tightly contested matchup at Centre Sportif Guy-Boissière. CHS jumped out to a 3-1 lead, but the Dragons stormed back, eventually earning a 4-3 shootout win in front of a raucous home crowd.

Despite the loss, Luc Haggitt (Alabama) was outstanding in net, stopping numerous high-danger chances and seven of ten shootout attempts. Although he played just one period, Haggitt earned Player of the Game honors from the coaching staff.

Game 2 – Strasbourg U20

What was expected to be a six-hour bus ride from Rouen to Strasbourg turned into a 13-hour travel ordeal due to weather and traffic delays. Even so, the All-Stars showed no signs of fatigue, dominating Strasbourg’s U20 squad in a 5-0 shutout.

Brendan Ogle (MTSU) led the way with a hat trick, all three goals assisted by linemate Ethan Demumbrum, showcasing instant chemistry between the Middle Tennessee State teammates.

Game 3 – Strasbourg D3

Two days later, CHS faced the Black Star’s U25 team in a physical, high-intensity battle. Tyler Hoffberg (Tampa M3) opened scoring with two first-period goals, but a parade of penalties disrupted CHS momentum, allowing Strasbourg to take a 3-2 third-period lead.

The All-Stars responded when it mattered most. Goals from Linden Palmer and Brendan Ogle just minutes apart flipped the script and secured a gritty 4-3 victory.

Game 4 – Amiens Gothiques

The tour finale in Amiens proved to be the most physical matchup of the trip. Scrums after whistles led to multiple third-period ejections, but the All-Stars remained locked in.

Breakaway goals from Will Marshall and Cole Vallese helped CHS build a 3-0 lead before Amiens clawed back to make it 3-2 late. Refusing to end the trip on a sour note, CHS exploded offensively.

Goals from Christian Cuccia, James Kravis, and Reagan Lyon sealed a convincing 6-2 win, closing out an unforgettable European experience.

MTSU Shows Out

Middle Tennessee State entered the trip as one of the most dominant teams in the country, riding a 16-game winning streak and holding the No. 1 ranking in ACHA M3.

Their All-Star representatives proved exactly why. The four Blue Raiders combined for six goals and ten assists, with Brendan Ogle finishing as the team’s leading goal scorer.

Captain America

All-Star captain Will Marshall, affectionately dubbed “Captain America” by teammates, exemplified leadership on and off the ice. Marshall tied Ogle for the team lead in points (2 goals, 3 assists) while setting the tone with grit, composure, and selflessness throughout the trip.

If you missed any of the action from France—or want to relive the CHS All-Stars’ international run—all games from the European tour are available to watch on the College Hockey South YouTube channel.

CHS Week 14 Recap

Miami (ACDC) vs Jacksonville (ACDC)

Jacksonville delivered a statement sweep.

• Game 1: Miami opened scoring with a shorthanded goal from Jack Ferrintino, but Jacksonville responded with three unanswered goals en route to a 5-3 win

• Game 2: Jacksonville dominated again, winning 6-2, powered by a Nick Naumov hat trick

Player of the Series: Nick Naumov (5 goals)

Miami (M3) vs Florida Atlantic (M2)

Miami battled hard, but FAU’s depth prevailed.

• Game 1: FAU 6, Miami 2

  • Leon Biller: Hat trick

  • Jake Murphy: Five assists

  • Miami finished 1-for-9 on the power play

• Game 2: FAU 7, Miami 5

  • Murphy added 1 goal and 3 assists

  • Biller sealed the win with an empty-net goal

Despite missing Bruno, Oliverio, Campagna, and Cuccia, FAU swept the series. Miami players also logged minutes across both ACDC and M3 games on both days, adding to the challenge.

Player of the Series: Jake Murphy (1 goal, 8 assists)

Clemson (W) vs Georgia (W)

Clemson took control with a 7-4 victory.

• Clemson:

  • Alyssa Laurino: Hat trick + 1 assist

  • Notably, Nina Molina was held off the scoresheet

• Georgia:

  • Paige Oukes: Hat trick

  • Taylor Barbour: Two assists

Player of the Game: Alyssa Laurino

College Hockey South continues to deliver high-level competition both domestically and abroad, and as the spring semester rolls on, the postseason picture is only getting clearer. Stay tuned for more CHS action as the season heats up.

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