Chaminade clinches hockey title on Hicksville home ice

Flyers beat top-seeded Iona Prep 4-2 to win CHSHL title, advance to state championship game

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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High school hockey fans in Hicksville witnessed a championship clinched at Cantiague Park Ice Rink, as Chaminade beat top-seeded Iona Prep 4-2 to win the CHSHL title. With star forward Jack Petrone back from injury and goalie Nate Pitman outstanding in net, the Flyers now head to Buffalo on Saturday to play Canisius for the Catholic state championship.

Why it matters

Chaminade's victory on home ice in Hicksville marks a significant achievement for the school's hockey program, as they look to capture the Catholic state title. The win also showcases the talent and resilience of the Flyers team, who overcame an early-season injury to a key player to clinch the league championship.

The details

In the CHSHL title game, Chaminade jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and then held off a late rally by Iona Prep to secure the 4-2 victory. Petrone, who had missed time due to injury, returned to the lineup and scored a key goal, while Pitman made several clutch saves to preserve the win. The Flyers will now face Canisius, the top team from the Buffalo area, in the Catholic state championship game on Saturday.

  • Chaminade beat Iona Prep 4-2 on March 5, 2026 to win the CHSHL title.
  • The Flyers will play Canisius for the Catholic state championship on March 7, 2026.

The players

Chaminade

A high school hockey team that plays in the Catholic High School Hockey League (CHSHL) and is based in Hicksville, New York.

Jack Petrone

A star forward for the Chaminade hockey team who returned from injury to play in the CHSHL title game.

Nate Pitman

The outstanding goaltender for the Chaminade hockey team who made several key saves in the CHSHL title game.

Iona Prep

A high school hockey team that was the top seed in the CHSHL but lost to Chaminade in the league championship game.

Canisius

The top high school hockey team from the Buffalo area that Chaminade will face in the Catholic state championship game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Chaminade hockey team will play Canisius for the Catholic state championship on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The takeaway

Chaminade's victory on home ice in Hicksville showcases the strength and resilience of the school's hockey program, as they look to capture the Catholic state title and continue their successful season.