Dimond/West girls hockey claims fifth straight state title

The team overcame an early deficit to defeat Chugiak/Eagle River 3-1 in the championship game.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Dimond/West girls hockey team extended its impressive dynasty, winning its fifth consecutive state championship with a 3-1 victory over Chugiak/Eagle River. After falling behind early, Dimond/West scored three unanswered goals, including two from freshmen, to claim the title.

Why it matters

Dimond/West has established itself as the dominant force in Alaska high school girls hockey over the past five years, showcasing the program's strength and consistency. The championship game also highlighted the growth and increased parity in the sport across the state, with several close matchups throughout the tournament.

The details

Chugiak/Eagle River scored the opening goal just 49 seconds into the game, but Dimond/West responded with three unanswered goals, including a pair from freshmen Zoey Brady and Chloe Hayner. The game remained tight until the final seconds when Svea Dorman scored an empty-net goal to seal the victory. Dimond/West deployed a two-goalie system, with senior Blue Damrill and freshman Kiera Lardizabal combining for 16 saves on 17 shots.

  • The championship game was played on Saturday, February 13, 2026.
  • Chugiak/Eagle River scored the opening goal just 49 seconds into the game.
  • Zoey Brady scored the tying goal for Dimond/West at the 5:27 mark of the first period.
  • Chloe Hayner scored the go-ahead goal for Dimond/West with 38.6 seconds left in the first period.
  • Svea Dorman scored an empty-net goal in the final seconds to seal the victory for Dimond/West.

The players

Brian Gross

The head coach of the Dimond/West girls hockey team, who has led the program to five consecutive state championships.

Zoey Brady

A freshman player for Dimond/West who scored the tying goal in the championship game.

Chloe Hayner

A freshman player for Dimond/West who scored the go-ahead goal in the championship game.

Liz Sharpe

A senior player for Dimond/West who assisted on both of the team's first-period goals.

Reece Dutton

A player for Chugiak/Eagle River who scored the opening goal of the championship game.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We've had some good success. We've had some great players come through here and they work hard and they've earned a pretty good run here.”

— Brian Gross, Head Coach, Dimond/West Girls Hockey (adn.com)

“It felt nice to score a goal in the championship game. I was really scared and my heart was racing before I got on the ice, and then I settled down and was like, 'we got this,' and we got it.”

— Chloe Hayner, Freshman Player, Dimond/West Girls Hockey (adn.com)

“People were trying to take it from us but we really carried it and got a (win).”

— Chloe Hayner, Freshman Player, Dimond/West Girls Hockey (adn.com)

What’s next

The Dimond/West girls hockey team will look to extend its dynasty and win a sixth consecutive state championship next season.

The takeaway

Dimond/West's five-year reign as the dominant force in Alaska high school girls hockey underscores the program's excellence and the growth of the sport across the state, with increased parity and participation evident in this year's tournament.