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Suffern High School hockey team heads to state championships with community support

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:05pm

The Suffern High School varsity hockey team is traveling to Buffalo to compete in the NYSPHSAA State Championships, with the community rallying behind them as they seek their third consecutive state title.

Why it matters

Suffern has built a reputation as one of New York's premier high school hockey programs, with four state titles in the past five years. The team's continued success has generated immense community pride in Rockland County.

The details

Before departing for the state tournament, the Suffern team received a spirited send-off from the Town of Ramapo Police Department, who gathered to wish the players good luck. The Mounties have achieved their recent dominance through disciplined play, strong coaching, and a deep roster of talented players, making them a team to watch each postseason.

  • Suffern High School varsity hockey team is traveling to Buffalo to compete in the NYSPHSAA State Championships.

The players

Suffern High School varsity hockey team

One of New York's premier high school hockey programs, with four state titles in the past five years.

Town of Ramapo Police Department

Gathered to wish the Suffern team good luck as they depart for the state tournament.

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The takeaway

Suffern High School's hockey team has built a strong reputation and community support, as they seek to capture their third consecutive state championship and cement their status as one of New York's top high school hockey programs.