Clarksville Kings Hockey Team Splits Historic First Travel Series in Lexington

The high school team made program history with a competitive two-game set against the Lexington Thoroughbreds.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Clarksville Kings hockey team made program history over the weekend by playing in the first travel hockey series ever for Clarksville High School Hockey. The Kings split a competitive two-game set against the Lexington Thoroughbreds, losing the opening game 5-4 before bouncing back to earn a 4-3 victory in the second game.

Why it matters

This was a milestone achievement for the Clarksville Kings hockey program, as they took their first steps into competitive travel games against an unfamiliar opponent. The ability to compete at this level and earn a historic road victory demonstrates the growth and potential of the high school hockey team.

The details

In the opening game, Lexington claimed a narrow 5-4 victory in a physical, emotionally charged contest that featured frequent penalties and multiple ejections. Despite the loss, Clarksville stayed within striking distance throughout. The second game proved to be the defining moment, with Clarksville earning a 4-3 win highlighted by a dramatic final five minutes. Goaltender Riley Barnes delivered a standout performance, anchoring the penalty kill and preserving Clarksville's slim lead. Aiden Hasse scored the game-winning goal shorthanded to seal the historic victory.

  • The Clarksville Kings played their first-ever travel hockey series over the weekend of February 11, 2026.

The players

Riley Barnes

The Clarksville Kings' goaltender who delivered a standout performance in the second game, anchoring the penalty kill and preserving the team's slim lead.

Aiden Hasse

The Clarksville Kings player who scored the game-winning goal shorthanded to seal the historic victory in the second game.

Josh Tobin

The head coach of the Clarksville Kings hockey team, who led the program to its first-ever travel victory.

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What they’re saying

“This was a milestone achievement for the Clarksville Kings hockey program, as they took their first steps into competitive travel games against an unfamiliar opponent.”

— Thomas Freiling, Author (clarksvillenow.com)

What’s next

The Clarksville Kings will look to build on their historic road victory as they continue their travel hockey schedule, facing new challenges and opportunities to grow the program.

The takeaway

The Clarksville Kings' ability to compete at a high level and earn a historic road victory against the Lexington Thoroughbreds demonstrates the growth and potential of the high school hockey team, paving the way for future success and expansion of the program.