MIAA Boys' Hockey Championships Preview: Who Will Claim the Titles?

A look at the matchups and key players in Sunday's state finals across all four divisions.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:34pm

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The MIAA boys' hockey state championship games are set for Sunday at the TD Garden in Boston. We dive into the key storylines and players to watch in each division matchup: Division 1 - No. 7 Pope Francis vs. No. 8 St. John's (Shrewsbury); Division 2 - No. 1 Canton vs. No. 2 Tewksbury; Division 3 - No. 1 Hanover vs. No. 3 Medfield; and Division 4 - No. 2 Littleton/Bromfield vs. No. 9 St. Bernard's.

Why it matters

The MIAA boys' hockey state championships represent the culmination of the winter sports season and the crowning of the top teams in each division. These matchups feature some of the state's top talent and programs, with several teams looking to capture their first-ever state title or end long championship droughts.

The details

In Division 1, Pope Francis and St. John's (Shrewsbury) bring high-powered offenses and stifling defenses to the title game. Pope Francis is led by senior forward Matt Regan, while St. John's counters with sophomore Nico Santella. In Division 2, top-seeded Canton faces off against No. 2 Tewksbury in a battle of the division's elite, with Canton's Ryan Elrick and Tewksbury's Tyler Bourgea leading their respective squads. Hanover and Medfield clash in Division 3, with Cam Melone and Luke Dickson serving as the marquee players. And in Division 4, the high-scoring Littleton/Bromfield Tigers take on the Bernardians of St. Bernard's, led by Gavin Werling and Matthew Sylvia.

  • The MIAA boys' hockey state championship games will be played on Sunday, March 17, 2026 at the TD Garden in Boston.
  • The Division 1 final between Pope Francis and St. John's (Shrewsbury) is scheduled for 1 p.m.
  • The Division 2 final between Canton and Tewksbury is scheduled for 3 p.m.
  • The Division 3 final between Hanover and Medfield is scheduled for 11 a.m.
  • The Division 4 final between Littleton/Bromfield and St. Bernard's is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

The players

Matt Regan

A senior forward for Pope Francis who leads the team with 34 goals and 49 points.

Nico Santella

A sophomore forward for St. John's (Shrewsbury) who has emerged as a key offensive threat for the Pioneers.

Ryan Elrick

A junior forward for Canton who has a team-leading 35 goals and 51 points.

Tyler Bourgea

A senior forward for Tewksbury who has been a driving force for the Redmen all season.

Cam Melone

A senior forward for Hanover who has set the tone with 23 goals and 41 points for the Hawks.

Luke Dickson

A sophomore forward for Medfield who has been dominant with 42 goals and 73 points in 24 games.

Gavin Werling

A senior forward for Littleton/Bromfield who became the program's all-time leading scorer with 130 career points.

Matthew Sylvia

A junior forward for St. Bernard's who has led the Bernardians' high-powered offense with 35 goals and 77 points.

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