ACHA National Championships: Ohio and Adrian Clash for Division I Title, Oklahoma State and FGCU Battle in Division II

St. Louis is the epicenter of college hockey this week as the 2026 ACHA National Championships presented by FloHockey reach their thrilling conclusion. Championship Tuesday features the Men’s Division 1 and Division 2 finals, promising a day of intense competition and crowning of national champions.

Division I Championship: Ohio University vs. Adrian College

The battle for the Murdoch Cup will pit perennial powerhouses Ohio University against Adrian College at 8:00 p.m. CT at the Centene Community Ice Center. Adrian College has a strong history in the tournament, having secured three ACHA Division 1 titles, most recently in 2024.^FloHockey Ohio University, tied for second most national championships with four, is seeking its first title since 2004.^{Yahoo Sports}

Ohio University entered the tournament ranked No. 2 nationally and advanced through the playoffs, overcoming a scare in their opening game that required overtime to defeat Arizona. They then dominated Maryville 8-1 and shut out Calvin University 4-0 in the semifinals. ^{Yahoo Sports}

Adrian College faced a more challenging path, starting without a first-round bye. They defeated West Virginia 8-1 and Jamestown 5-0 before a convincing 4-1 victory over the No. 1 ranked Minot State. Their semifinal matchup against defending champion UNLV was a nail-biter, ultimately won 3-2 in overtime thanks to a goal from captain Sebastian Smith. ^{Yahoo Sports}

Division II Championship: Oklahoma State vs. Florida Gulf Coast

The ACHA Men’s Division 2 National Championship Game will see Oklahoma State accept on Florida Gulf Coast at 3:30 p.m. CT. ^{Yahoo Sports} The No. 1 ranked teams from the West and Southeast regions are set to clash. ^{Yahoo Sports}

Florida Gulf Coast boasts four national titles at the Men’s D2 level, with their last championship coming in 2019. ^{Yahoo Sports} However, they face a formidable opponent in Oklahoma State, which has been dominant all season, losing only once. ^{Yahoo Sports}

Oklahoma State has been an offensive force throughout the tournament, scoring 32 goals in four games, averaging eight per game. They secured their spot in the final with a narrow 3-2 overtime victory against St. Thomas. ^{Yahoo Sports} Florida Gulf Coast cruised to the final with a 6-2 win over Penn State in the semifinals, following a strong pool play performance where they won their first two games by a combined score of 21-1. ^{Yahoo Sports}

How to Watch

All games of the 2026 ACHA National Championships are being streamed live and on demand on FloHockey. ^FloHockey