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Mid State Challenge Cup hockey championship: Chaminade 4, De Smet 3 (OT)

By Rick Ulreich | Special to the Post-Dispatch
Feb 27, 2026
Feb 27, 2026
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02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade players pose with the championship trophy and plaque in front of their student section of fans during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade players raise the championship plaque in celebration of their first ever championship during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — De Smet players react to losing the championship in overtime during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade captains accept the championship plaque from ��Ӱ�ԭ�� Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery and former player Barrett Jackman during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil forward Joseph Avenevoli (90) receives the MVP trophy from ��Ӱ�ԭ�� Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery and former player Barrett Jackman during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — De Smet captains receive the runner up plaque from ��Ӱ�ԭ�� Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery and former player Barrett Jackman during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — ��Ӱ�ԭ�� Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery hugs his son Chaminade Red Devil defenseman JP Montgomery (8) after he won the Championship during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade players celebrate in front of their student section after beating De Smet 4-3 in overtime in the Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup hockey championship game on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights.
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade players pose with the championship trophy and plaque in front of their student section of fans during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade players raise the championship plaque in celebration of their first ever championship during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — De Smet Spartans defenseman Cooper Lamia (43) congratulates De Smet Spartans defenseman Ray Raak (2) on his goal giving De Smet a three to two lead in the third period during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — The Chaminade Pep Band brings the drums to cheer on their team during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — De Smet Spartans forward Luke Grupe (98) defends against Chaminade Red Devil defenseman Charles Mineman (91) during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — De Smet Spartans goalie Brian Ray (50) stops the wrist shot by Chaminade Red Devil forward Liam Power (2) during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — De Smet Spartans goalie Brian Ray (50) covers the puck with Chaminade Red Devil defenseman Robert Gassoff (36) trying to knock it free during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — De Smet Spartans defenseman Ray Raak (2) celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench giving his team a three to two lead in the third period during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil forward Eric Ewing Jr. (19) flips the rebound shot over De Smet Spartans goalie Brian Ray (50) to tie the game game at three late in the third period during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil forward Joseph Avenevoli (90) fires a shot over the shoulder of De Smet Spartans goalie Brian Ray (50) that would have to be discussed by the officials before being called a goal to win it for Chaminade in overtime during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade players celebrate winning their first ever Challenge Cup championship during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade players celebrate winning their first ever championship during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil Goalie Colin McNamee (1) reacts after giving up the goal that would erase a two goal lead in the third period during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — De Smet Spartans forward Colin Varady (12) tucks the puck under Chaminade Red Devil Goalie Colin McNamee (1) and into the net to tie the game at two in the third period during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil defenseman Lucas Karcher (17) crashes into De Smet Spartans goalie Brian Ray (50) during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — De Smet players celebrate after scoring their first goal early in the third period during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — De Smet Spartans forward Colin Varady (12) celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil forward Liam Power (2) celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil forward Liam Power (2) celebrates his goal during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — De Smet Spartans defenseman Ray Raak (2) controls the puck during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil forward Colton Hrubes (22) celebrates after scoring the first goal of the game during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil forward Liam Power (2) and De Smet Spartans defenseman Ray Raak (2) have words as they both head to the penalty box during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil forward Liam Power (2) can’t curl the puck in front of De Smet Spartans goalie Brian Ray (50) while being defended by De Smet Spartans forward Lance Feagans (83) during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — De Smet Spartans forward Luke Grupe (98) tries to get the loose puck to a teammate after the save by Chaminade Red Devil Goalie Colin McNamee (1) during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil forward Thomas Fair (15) tries to skate around the defense of De Smet Spartans forward Thomas Pickett (86) during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — De Smet Spartans forward Colin Varady (12) rushes the puck forward while being chased by Chaminade Red Devil forward Eric Ewing Jr. (19) during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil defenseman Lucas Karcher (17) rides De Smet Spartans forward Dillon Grupe (97) into the boards during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — De Smet Spartans forward Braden Tillitt (8) skates in the neutral zone against the defense of Chaminade Red Devil forward Liam Power (2) and Chaminade Red Devil defenseman Desmond Allman (5) during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil defenseman Charlie Mineman (91) skates with the puck during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — De Smet Spartans goalie Brian Ray (50) makes a kick say with Chaminade Red Devil forward Joseph Avenevoli (90) looking for the rebound during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — De Smet players pile up on a Chaminade player not allowing him to get any change of the loose puck by De Smet Spartans goalie Brian Ray (50) during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil defenseman Charles Mineman (91) checks De Smet Spartans forward Thomas Pickett (86) into the boards during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil defenseman Robert Gassoff (36) rushes the puck out of his own zone during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil defenseman Charles Mineman (91) flips the puck over the stick of De Smet Spartans forward Ryan Gissy (17) while making the pass during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil forward Thomas Fair (15) rushes the puck out of his own zone during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil Goalie Colin McNamee (1) settles the puck during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — De Smet Spartans forward Ryan Gissy (17) tries to get around the defense of Chaminade Red Devil defenseman JP Montgomery (8) during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — Chaminade Red Devil defenseman Connor Kaiman (55) looks to make a pass during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

02/27/26 - Challenge Champ - De Smet vs Chaminade — ��Ӱ�ԭ�� Blues head coach Jim Montgomery celebrates the championship with his son Chaminade Red Devil defenseman JP Montgomery (8) during a Mid States Club Hockey Challenge Cup Championship game on Friday February 27th, 2026 at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights. Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch
Rick Ulreich, Special to the Post-Dispatch

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