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Connellsville hockey team to compete for national title in Minnesota
The Falcons will represent Pennsylvania at the 2026 Chipotle USA Hockey High School National Championships.
Mar. 18, 2026 at 1:18am
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The Connellsville hockey team, which includes players from Southmoreland and Mt. Pleasant, will compete in the 2026 Chipotle USA Hockey High School National Championships in Plymouth, Minnesota this week. The team qualified for the national tournament after a strong start to their season, despite being eliminated from the PIHL Division 2 playoffs earlier in March.
Why it matters
Reaching the national tournament is a significant accomplishment for the Connellsville hockey program, which draws players from multiple nearby school districts. The team's appearance at the national championships highlights the growth and competitiveness of high school hockey in western Pennsylvania.
The details
Connellsville will compete in Division 1A and begin play in the USA Division on Wednesday, March 18 against the Missoula (Mont.) Bruins. They will also face St. Joseph (Ind.) on Thursday and Frisco (Texas) on Friday in pool play. The top two teams from each of the four pools will advance to the quarterfinals, with the championship game scheduled for Sunday. Connellsville's roster features players from Southmoreland and Mt. Pleasant, including several key contributors like goalie Michael Bevan, forwards Alex Boone and Logan Hause, and defenseman Joey Roadman.
- Connellsville qualified for the national tournament in late December 2025.
- The Falcons were eliminated from the PIHL Division 2 playoffs in early March 2026.
- The 2026 Chipotle USA Hockey High School National Championships will take place from March 18-22, 2026.
The players
Jason Boone
The head coach of the Connellsville hockey team and the superintendent at Southmoreland.
Michael Bevan
A junior goalie for Connellsville who attends Southmoreland.
Alex Boone
A junior forward for Connellsville who attends Southmoreland.
Joey Roadman
A junior defenseman for Connellsville who attends Southmoreland.
Logan Hause
A senior forward for Connellsville who attends Mt. Pleasant.
What they’re saying
“It's quite an honor to come halfway across the country to play the sport these kids love.”
— Jason Boone, Connellsville head coach
“When we told the kids they were going, that's probably the most excited I've ever seen a group of kids.”
— Jason Boone, Connellsville head coach
What’s next
The Connellsville hockey team will need to finish in the top two of their pool during the preliminary round in order to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Chipotle USA Hockey High School National Championships.
The takeaway
Connellsville's appearance at the national hockey tournament showcases the growth and competitiveness of high school hockey in western Pennsylvania, as the team draws players from multiple nearby school districts to compete at the highest level.
