Dayton Stealth hockey team heads to national championship

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The Dayton Stealth high school varsity hockey team has advanced to the USA Hockey national championships after winning the Ohio state title. Despite losing half their roster to graduation, the team says they've worked to build chemistry and are confident heading into the tournament in Minnesota.

Why it matters

High school sports, especially hockey, provide valuable opportunities for student-athletes to develop their skills and represent their communities on a national stage. The Dayton Stealth's appearance in the national championships showcases the talent and dedication of the players and coaches in the Dayton area.

The details

The Stealth, a team composed of players from multiple area high schools, won the Ohio state championship to earn a spot in the USA Hockey national championships' High School 2A division. Despite losing half their roster to graduation, the team says they've worked to form team chemistry and are ready to compete against the best high school hockey programs in the country.

• The Stealth will play three group games from Wednesday through Friday.
• The top two teams in the group will advance to the quarterfinals.

What’s next

The Stealth will need to finish in the top two of their group in order to advance to the quarterfinals of the USA Hockey national championships.