Merrimack College wins first Hockey East tournament

Lungren's MVP performance leads team to historic victory

Mar. 23, 2026 at 7:06am

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Merrimack College, a 37-year member of Hockey East, won its first-ever tournament championship after a standout performance by player Lungren, who was named MVP.

Why it matters

This is a historic achievement for Merrimack College, which has been part of the Hockey East conference for over three decades but had never won the tournament title before. The win marks a significant milestone for the program and its dedicated fans.

The details

Merrimack College defeated its opponents in the Hockey East tournament to claim the championship for the first time in the school's 37-year history as a conference member. Lungren, a key player for the team, was named the tournament MVP after his standout performance helped lead the squad to victory.

  • Merrimack College has been a member of Hockey East for 37 years.

The players

Lungren

The tournament MVP whose performance was key to Merrimack College's historic championship win.

Merrimack College

A 37-year member of the Hockey East conference that won its first-ever tournament title.

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The takeaway

Merrimack College's long-awaited first Hockey East tournament championship is a testament to the team's perseverance and dedication over the past 37 years, and marks a significant milestone for the program and its loyal fanbase.