St. Ignatius and Dublin Jerome Face Off in OHSAA Hockey Semifinal

The winner will advance to the state championship game on Sunday.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 5:05pm

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The semifinal matchup of the 2026 OHSAA state hockey tournament will feature St. Ignatius taking on Dublin Jerome on Saturday at 4 p.m. Eastern at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. The only way to watch the game is through a subscription to the NFHS Network, which costs $13.99 per month or $79.99 for the year.

Why it matters

This is a highly anticipated semifinal matchup, as St. Ignatius is looking for its second state title in three years, while Dublin Jerome is making its first semifinal appearance since 2019 when it lost to St. Ignatius. The winner will advance to the state championship game on Sunday.

The details

St. Ignatius advanced to the semifinals by beating archrival St. Edward 3-1 in the regional final, allowing just two goals in three postseason games. Dublin Jerome knocked off top seed Columbus St. Charles 2-0 in the regional final to reach the semifinals.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 4 p.m. Eastern.

The players

St. Ignatius

A high school hockey team seeking its ninth state championship in program history.

Dublin Jerome

A high school hockey team making its first semifinal appearance since 2019, when it lost to St. Ignatius 7-2.

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What’s next

The winner of the St. Ignatius vs. Dublin Jerome semifinal will advance to the state championship game on Sunday to take on either Gilmour or Sylvania Northview.

The takeaway

This semifinal matchup features two strong high school hockey programs with a history of success, setting the stage for an exciting game with the winner advancing to the state championship.