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Opening Weekend — BYE THE LAST TWO CHAMPS WILL HAVE TO WAIT. Two of the league’s most successful teams won’t hit the ice on October 11, as the Slugs and Chicken Hawks both open the season with a bye. The Slugs enter the year as defending champions, adding yet another title to a run that has made them the team everyone wants to knock off. And if there’s one team that knows how to do it, it’s the Chicken Hawks. Two seasons ago, the Chicken Hawks dethroned the Slugs and captured

Sunday, October 11 | 7:45 PM | Waterbury A NEW POWERHOUSE MEETS LAST YEAR’S RUNNER-UP. One of opening weekend’s most intriguing matchups features two teams entering the season with very different stories. The Buckshots return after an impressive playoff run last year, finishing as league runner-up after falling to Stowe in the championship. With unfinished business, they’ll look to start their new campaign with a statement. On the other side, there’s a brand-new team to deal

OCTOBER 11 | 7:00 PM THE SEASON STARTS HERE. The Chiefs and Eagles drop the puck on a new season Sunday night as the opening weekend gets underway. The Chiefs enter the year with a new-look roster, welcoming four new faces into the lineup. After an up-and-down season last year, the Chiefs will look to see how quickly the new additions can gel and help them get off to a fast start. Across the ice is an Eagles team that knows how to win when it matters. Essex made a deep playof

Jay Peak Resort | April 10–12 Another year, another championship for the Stowe Slugs. But if you were at Jay Peak this past weekend, you know the real story ran a lot deeper than the final result. The Catamount Senior Elite League returned to its annual playoff home at Jay Peak Resort from April 10–12, bringing together the league’s best for a weekend of high-intensity hockey, cold beers, and the kind of chaos only men’s league can deliver. While the Slugs once again proved t

The regular season has officially wrapped, and with it comes one of the best traditions in the Catamount Senior Elite League handing out hardware to the guys who lit it up all year long. From elite playmakers to certified puck hogs, this season delivered no shortage of standout performances. Let’s get into the awards. Chris Thompson Award (League MVP) Winner: Jake Ledyard — 26 Points If there was one player who consistently controlled the pace of the game this season, it was

As the Catamount Senior Elite League regular season winds down, the race for this year’s awards is heating up. With elite performances across the board, a few names have separated themselves but with time still left, nothing is locked in. Here’s where things stand heading into the final push. Distributor of the Year (Assist Leader) This race has a clear frontrunner—and he’s been there all season. Jake Ledyard (Buckshots) leads the league with 13 assists , setting the tone as

The Catamount Senior Elite League playoff race is heating up and Jake Ledyard of the Buckshots is right in the middle of it. Ledyard has officially climbed into a tie for first place in total points , cementing himself as one of the most dangerous offensive players in the league. But what really sets him apart isn’t just scoring, it’s his ability to create it. Right now, Ledyard is leading the entire league in assists by three , proving he’s not just a scorer, he’s the engin

With just one week remaining in the regular season, the Catamount Senior Elite Hockey League is heading toward a playoff race filled with drama, momentum swings, and must-watch matchups. At the top, it’s business as usual. Slugs Clinch the Throne The Stowe Slugs have officially locked up the #1 seed with a dominant 30-point season (15-1-0). With a first-round bye secured, the Slugs now sit back and wait to see who survives the chaos below them. Battle for Position: Seeds

In one of the most dramatic finishes of the season, the Essex Eagles held off a furious late rally from the Chittenden Chiefs to maintain control of second place in the standings. For much of the game, Essex appeared to be in command. Strong puck management and timely scoring gave the Eagles a multi-goal cushion heading into the final minutes. With playoff positioning tightening across the league, the two points carried significant weight. However, the Chiefs had other plans.

Behind Stowe, the race tightens dramatically. The Essex Eagles hold second place by the slimmest of margins — just one point ahead of the surging Chittenden Chiefs . Essex has been steady all season, relying on depth and consistency to keep themselves near the top. They don’t overwhelm opponents — they outlast them. The Chiefs, however, may be the league’s most dangerous late-season story. After a slow start that had critics questioning their chemistry and depth, Chittenden

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