The Mass State Hockey Tournament showcased an impressive display of depth and success across the Elite 9 girls league and its programs. From state titles to hard-fought finals appearances, each team left its mark and proved it belongs among the nation’s best.

Elite 9 Girls Program Success

All Elite 9 Program teams had outstanding Mass State Hockey Tournament runs. With four of the seven automatic bids to the USA Hockey National Championships claimed by CPC teams—the U16 Tier I Boston Americans, U16 Tier II Valley Jr. Warriors, U19 Tier II Valley Jr. Warriors, and U19 Tier II Boston Americans—this further highlighted the strength of the league and its program.

Along the way, these teams defeated 12 NEGHL opponents on their journey to Nationals, further reinforcing their success and cementing the Elite 9 Girls League as New England’s premier girls’ hockey league.

U16 Tier 1 Boston Americans – State Champions

The U16 Tier 1 Boston Americans delivered a championship performance when it mattered most, capturing the Mass State Hockey Tournament title and punching their ticket to the USA Hockey National Tournament in dramatic fashion.

After cruising through the early rounds, the Americans defeated the Boston Jr. Eagles (5–2) in the quarterfinals and followed with a commanding 4–1 semifinal victory over NAHA. The championship game was a thriller, as the Americans edged Lovell Academy 4–3 in a shootout, sealing the title.

Their tournament run was built on consistency and scoring depth, highlighted by strong round-robin wins over the Wizards (2–1) and MA Spitfires (6–0).

Nationals: March 24–29, 2026 – Amherst, NY

U16 Tier 2 Valley Jr. Warriors – State Finalists

The U16 Tier 2 Valley Jr. Warriors showcased grit throughout their Mass State Hockey Tournament run, advancing all the way to the championship game and earning a well-deserved berth at Nationals.

The Warriors opened with dominant round-robin wins over Lovell Academy (6–3) and the North Shore Vipers (4–0). In knockout play, they edged NAHA (4–3) in the quarterfinals before shutting out the Boston Jr. Eagles (2–0) in the semifinals. Their season concluded with a tightly contested 2–1 loss to the Wizards in the final.

Nationals: March 25–29, 2026 – St. Louis, MO

U19 Tier 2 Boston Americans 

The U19 Tier 2 Boston Americans finished their Mass State Hockey Tournament on a high note, capturing the Consolation Championship and earning their spot at Nationals with a strong and disciplined performance.

The Americans dominated the quarterfinals with a 7–0 victory over MA Spitfires, followed by impressive round-robin wins against the Boston Jr. Eagles (3–2) and NAHA (5–0). They capped off the tournament with a 3–1 win over the NE Generals in the consolation game, demonstrating depth and determination throughout the weekend.

Nationals: March 25–29, 2026 – Rockland, MA

U19 Tier 2 Valley Jr. Warriors – State Finalists

The U19 Tier 2 Valley Jr. Warriors put together a strong Mass State Hockey Tournament run that ended in the championship game, earning another national berth for the program.

After strong round-robin wins over MA Spitfires (4–1) and MassConn United (5–1), the Warriors blanked the Boston Jr. Eagles 3–0 in the quarterfinals. A thrilling 3–2 semifinal victory over the NE Generals sent them to the final, where they fell 3–1 to the East Coast Wizards.

Nationals: March 25–29, 2026 – Rockland, MA

What is CPC? 

The Collegiate Prospect Combine (CPC) was created out of a dire need for more focus on training and player development and less time traveling across New England to play in non-competitive league games.

The Collegiate Prospect Combine will provide a select group of elite female hockey players the opportunity to develop and hone their skills throughout the Fall by training with and competing against the very best NCAA Division I prospects in the Northeast. The Combine is focused on teaching individual skills concepts with a 10 week progressive development model, which has been specifically designed by our renowned coaching staff including Scott Pellerin and Seth Goodrich. 

“This model is not for everyone,” said Goodrich “the program is designed for the driven player, who is focused on their own advancement and believe in a process to get to where they want to be as a player 1-2-3 years out. All of our players have extremely busy academic and fall sport schedules, therefore it is important for their fall hockey training to be focused and condensed in one location and limit travel so they can train with a purpose.”