Colorado Girls Hockey Team Wins First-Ever State Title
A girls hockey team from Summit, Colorado just made history by winning their program's first-ever state championship. The 15U Tigers went undefeated through an incredible playoff run, proving that never giving up pays off.
The Summit Tigers 15U girls hockey team just achieved something no team in their program's history has ever done: they won a state championship.
The Tigers finished their season with the best regular season record in the league, dominated the playoffs, and captured Colorado's state title on March 8, 2026. It's the first state championship in Summit Youth Hockey's entire history.
What made this team special wasn't just their skill. Assistant coach Matthew Peacock says the girls never quit, no matter how tough things got.
That attitude showed up when it mattered most. In a playoff game against Arvada, the Tigers trailed 2-1 for two periods. During a timeout in the third period, Peacock reminded his players they were playing solid hockey and the shots would eventually fall.
He was right. The Tigers scored twice in quick succession, winning 3-2 and keeping their championship dream alive.
They faced Arvada again in the semifinals and won 5-0. Then came the championship game against Steamboat, a team playing its best hockey of the season.
The game was physical and intense. Neither team wanted to lose. But the Tigers' defense held strong, and they won 2-0 to claim the title.
Why This Inspires
The Tigers succeeded because everyone played a role. Captain Kaitlyn Valenti led by example with clutch plays throughout the season. Fellow captains Lily Collier, Killoren Caldwell, and Adeline Michalski stepped up when the team needed momentum most.
Defensemen Emma Sutherland and Lily Ford provided backbone on the blue line while also creating scoring chances. Goalie Kayla Stewart recorded more shutouts than anyone in the program, proving that defense truly wins championships.
Forward Teresa Cerny led the team in points and had games where she single-handedly carried her teammates to victory. The entire roster, including 11 other players who contributed throughout the season, showed up when it counted.
Head coach Brian Gard and his staff of Matthew Peacock, Calvin Taylor, and Elle Dice helped shape these young athletes into champions. Team manager Margaret Caldwell and program administrators Cody Aidala and Chris Miller supported the journey every step of the way.
The Tigers proved that talent combined with heart and determination can create something historic.
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