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Cheshire Village Today
By the People, for the People
Connecticut Boys High School Hockey Top 10 Contenders Emerge
As the state playoffs approach, the top teams in Division I and Division II are starting to separate themselves.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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With the Connecticut high school boys' hockey regular season winding down, the top contenders for the state titles in Division I and Division II are becoming clearer. In Division I, Simsbury has emerged as the most realistic challenger to the traditional powers of New Canaan, Darien, and Fairfield Prep. Division II is more chaotic, with Cheshire and the East Haven Co-op leading the pack, while three other teams are tightly bunched in the standings behind them.
Why it matters
The final weeks of the high school hockey season are crucial as teams jockey for playoff positioning and a chance at a state championship. These rankings provide a snapshot of the top teams and storylines heading into the postseason, giving fans and analysts a sense of which programs have the best shot at taking home the title.
The details
In Division I, Simsbury has surged into contention with just one loss on the season, making them a legitimate threat to the likes of perennial powers New Canaan, Darien, and Fairfield Prep. Meanwhile, Division II is more wide open, with Cheshire and the East Haven Co-op leading the way, but three other teams within just three points of each other in the standings for the third, fourth, and fifth spots.
- The Connecticut high school boys' hockey regular season is heading into its final week.
- The CIAC state playoffs are approaching.
The players
Cheshire
A leading contender in Division II with just one loss on the season.
East Haven Co-op
Another top team in Division II, battling Cheshire for the division title.
Simsbury
Has emerged as the most realistic challenger to the traditional Division I powers of New Canaan, Darien, and Fairfield Prep.
New Canaan
A perennial powerhouse in Division I.
Darien
Another Division I team that is always in contention for the state title.
Fairfield Prep
A top Division I program that is once again among the favorites to win the state championship.
What’s next
As the regular season concludes, the focus will shift to the CIAC state playoffs, where the top teams will compete for the Division I and Division II championships.
The takeaway
The final weeks of the high school hockey season are shaping up to be an exciting time, with clear favorites emerging in both divisions but also several teams jockeying for position behind them. Fans and analysts will be closely watching to see which programs are able to rise to the occasion and claim state titles.
