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4 SouthCoast Hockey Teams Qualify for 2026 Playoffs
Bishop Stang, Dartmouth, and ORR/Fairhaven teams set to compete in state tournaments
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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Four of SouthCoast's six ice hockey teams have qualified for the 2025-26 MIAA playoffs. The Bishop Stang boys and girls teams have made the playoffs for the 13th and 9th consecutive years respectively, while Dartmouth and ORR/Fairhaven will also compete in their state tournaments.
Why it matters
High school hockey is a point of pride for many SouthCoast communities, and these playoff berths showcase the strength of the region's programs. The teams will look to build on past successes and make deep runs in the state tournaments.
The details
The Bishop Stang boys team earned the No. 20 seed in Division 3 and will visit No. 13 Norwood in the Round of 32. The Dartmouth boys are the No. 24 seed in Division 2 and will face No. 9 Walpole, while the ORR/Fairhaven boys are the No. 30 seed in Division 4 and will take on No. 3 Dover-Sherborn. The Bishop Stang girls earned the No. 8 seed in Division 1.
- The 2025-26 MIAA hockey playoffs will take place in February and March 2026.
- The opening round matchups will be scheduled at a later date.
The players
Bishop Stang
The Bishop Stang boys and girls hockey teams have both qualified for the playoffs, continuing their strong runs of success.
Dartmouth
The Dartmouth boys hockey team earned a playoff berth and will look to make noise in the Division 2 tournament.
ORR/Fairhaven
The combined ORR/Fairhaven boys hockey team secured a spot in the Division 4 playoffs.
What’s next
The MIAA will announce the full playoff schedules and matchups in the coming weeks, determining the specific dates and times for each team's opening round games.
The takeaway
The strong playoff showings for SouthCoast hockey teams demonstrate the region's commitment to the sport and the quality of its programs. Fans will be eager to see how these teams perform on the state stage and continue building on their recent successes.
