University of Florida (D1) vs University of Tennessee (D1)
The opening game of the Savannah Hockey Classic resulted in a 6-3 victory for the University of Tennessee Ice Vols.
Despite the Gators taking a 2-0 lead to start the game off of goals from Liam Lecauchois (58) and Kegan Lampinen (34), the Ice Vols responded with five straight goals of their own.
Both teams exceeded 30 shots on net. The Ice Vols put up 53, while the Gators had 32.
Michael Spranklin (9) had four points (two goals and two assists) to lead the Ice Vols offense.
University of Georgia (D1) vs Georgia Institute of Technology (D2)
The University of Georgia Ice Dawgs dominated play from start to finish against their in-state rival, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, at the Savannah Hockey Classic.
Isaac Haugen (40) stopped all 18 shots he faced in net en route to the 9-0 Ice Dawg win.
At the other end of the ice, Yellow Jacket goaltender Brendan Germano (32) faced 69 shots on net. Germano did all he could to keep Georgia Tech in the game, fighting off 60 Georgia shots.
All four lines for the Ice Dawgs contributed to the score. David Eberly (2) and James Hedquist (22) led the way with two goals apiece.
Captain Robby Witwer (14) made a significant contribution on the ice with one goal and three assists on the night.
Savannah Hockey Classic 3rd Place Game: University of Florida (D1) vs Georgia Institute of Technology (D2)
Sleepy start to the third-place game, but the Gators found their gear eventually. Florida piled the shots on Georgia Tech goalie Brandon Germano, who surpassed 70 saves this weekend with the first-period barrage.
Germano the Great turned in another sterling period, stopping all 16 shots from the Gators in the first.
The Buzzing Bees got a couple for their heroic ‘tender in this one! Joshua Li (25) blasted a one-timer off the face-off into the Gator cage to score the first goal in Savannah for Georgia Tech.
Florida broke the dam 14 minutes into the second with a goal from Nicholas Ho (12), and the floodgates truly opened after that. The Gators scored three goals in just over two minutes to spring into the lead.
Gators grind out Georgia Tech in the final stanza and clinch third place in the 2025 Savannah Hockey Classic. Max Thellab (47) scored in the early minutes of the third, and that’s all Florida needed to cruise to victory.
It’s hard to go any further without recognizing the effort of Brandon Germano. The Georgia Tech goalie made 111 saves in 2 games at the Savannah Hockey Classic. A baffling, dumbfounding number that is hard to fathom, yet Germano hung in until the bitter end.
The Yellow Jackets amped up the defensive effort in game two but still spent the majority of the game in their end. Please, let Brandon have some rest now… please.
Savannah Hockey Classic Championship Game: University of Georgia (D1) vs University of Tennessee (D1)
For the first time ever, Tennessee are champions of the Savannah Hockey Classic! Hockey Top has arrived!
Incredible 1st-period energy in the championship game from Savannah as teams volleyed the momentum back and forth.
Tennessee stormed out to an early 3-0 lead less than five minutes into the game, and it looked like the Ice Vols would run Georgia out of the building. The chances came fast and furious, and the Ice Dawgs finally answered the bell.
James Hedquist (22) led the early charge to get the game back to within reach, and then the Ice Dawgs tied it with two goals in the final minutes of the period. From 3-0 down to a three-all tie in a single period.
A wild and wacky Championship game continued into the second period, where Tennessee seized control… or about as much as you can in this game.
The Ice Vols showed tremendous character and poise to not get rattled by Georgia’s surge. A really complete period that included two goals to restore the multi-goal lead for Hockey Top.
The Ice Vols were the better team throughout the game, and they earned this victory. Their defense was the difference in the later stages, allowing one Georgia goal after the first period. Lincoln Simons was brilliant, stopping 25 of 26 shots after the first period (39 of 43 overall).
Tennessee added three more goals in the third, cruising to an 8-4 victory. For a game featuring the number one and two teams in the College Hockey South standings, Tennessee controlled the play for the majority of the game.
Congratulations to Ice Vols Captain Connor Frazer (14) for being named tournament MVP! Well deserved indeed.
As happy as we were to see the Savannah Hockey Classic finally here, we’re equally sad to see it go. An incredible event run by incredible people who made memories for a lifetime. Thank you to all who participated, watched, or helped make this tournament possible because it is a remarkable scene.
Already counting down the minutes to the 2026 Savannah Hockey Classic!
Clemson University (D2) vs Middle Tennessee State University (D2)
Clemson University and Middle Tennessee State University each won one of their two-game series. Game one resulted in a 3-1 win for the Tigers, while the Blue Raiders took game two 5-3.
Linden Palmer (9) opened the scoring for the Blue Raiders in game one. However, after the opening tally, the MTSU offense went dry. The Tigers were able to bounce back with three goals of their own.
Clemson’s goal scorers were Matthew Ionta (2), Mike Mckeon (29), and Cade Heinold (9).
Game two followed a different storyline.
MTSU started the game strong, leading the game after the first. Despite the second period being a back-and-forth battle, the Blue Raiders kept the lead for the remainder of the game.
Donovan Yesnach (90) picked up two goals and an assist in the victory.
University of South Carolina (W) vs University of Alabama (W)
The University of Alabama women’s team continues its dominance in College Hockey South’s Women’s Division by sweeping the University of South Carolina on senior weekend.
Game one was won 6-2, while game two resulted in a 2-1 victory.
Claire Carson (14) led the way for the Frozen Tide in game one, racking up two goals and two assists. Samantha Lantz (4) also scored twice for Alabama.
Game two was a much closer batter. Despite Alabama getting on the scoreboard twice, the Gamecocks fought back, scoring one of their own late in the third from Anna Mceachern (78).
Despite ending the game with momentum, the Gamecocks could not even score.
Florida Southern College (D2) vs Florida Atlantic University (D2)
The Florida Atlantic University Ice Owls’ offense was rolling this weekend as they swept the Florida Southern College Mocs.
For the series, the Owls put up 19 goals.
Game one was a high-scoring affair, resulting in an 8-5 victory for the Owls.
Brady Baehser (88) and Hunter Litman (24) both scored twice en route to the victory.
Despite the Owl’s dominance, the Moc's dynamic duo of Will Marshall (19) and Michael Woll (93) could not be kept off the scoreboard. Marshall had a hat trick in game one, while Woll scored one of his own.
In game two, the Owl offense continued to dictate play. The first five goals of the matchup came from the Owls.
Litman followed up his two goal game, with five in game two. This puts him up to 10 goals on the season.
ABOUT College Hockey South: Founded in 2008, College Hockey South is a 30-school, 50-team intercollegiate hockey conference spanning eight southeastern U.S. states that competes in AAU College Hockey. College Hockey South is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization.
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