​Saint Michael’s College recently got a fresh slice of success and are hungry for more. The Purple Knights captured a Northeast 10 (NE10) Championship in 2025, their first since 2009. They were a goal away last year from advancing to the title game, falling 2-1 in overtime to Saint Anselm on Feb. 28, 2026.However, Saint Michael’s College’s hockey history is not limited to the 21st century. The institution was a founding member of Division II Athletics, according to the NE10. Like many teams in both Division I and Division II, the Purple Knights began their program in former ECAC East. Saint Michael’s then transitioned over to the NE10 for hockey upon it being sponsored by the conference in 1999. Three seasons into that tenure, the Purple Knights completed a threepeat from 2001-2004 According to the NE10, the Saint Michael’s has a special place in their history. Saint Michael’s was a part of the NE10’s name change, with 2027 marking 40 years of conference membership “Saint Michael’s…has a special history with the NE10,” said the conference. “In 1987, both Saint Michael’s and Quinnipiac joined the Northeast-8. With membership increased to 10 institutions, the league made one final rebrand by changing its name to the Northeast-10.”Longtime Head Coach Damian DiGiulian retired at the end of the 2024-25 season, following 13 years at Saint Michael’s. Jack Fitzgerald had a solid first season, finishing with a second place 11-7-2 record and a semifinal appearance. Prior to Saint Michael’s, Fitzgerald served as the lone Assistant Coach at Division III Middlebury College from 2023-2025. Upon his appointment, Fitzgerald conveyed his energy in the press release.”I have long admired the program’s success and the deep passion its alumni have for their experiences here,” Fitzgerald said.  “I look forward to building on that proud tradition, and I can’t wait to get started.”(EHL) Seahawks Hockey Club Makes History: Captures First-Ever EHL Triple Crown Championship SeasonThe Seahawks Hockey Club’s Eastern Hockey League team has officially etched its name into franchise history, completing a remarkable 2025–2026 season by capturing the Division Championship, Regional Championship, and ultimately the Eastern Hockey League Championship—the first league title in franchise history.
In what will be remembered as the most successful season the organization has ever seen, the Seahawks dominated from start to finish, showcasing a relentless commitment to excellence, team-first culture, and championship-level resilience.
The historic run began with the team securing the Division Championship, proving themselves as one of the premier programs in the league throughout the regular season. Their consistency, depth, and leadership set the tone early and established the Seahawks as serious contenders.
From there, the momentum only grew stronger.
In the postseason, the Seahawks battled through a highly competitive Regional Championship, overcoming elite opponents a