PHOTOS | Harwood Boys Hockey Champs 2026

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Mar 20

March 20, 2026 | Photos by Gordon Miller

*Senior Highlanders defend their goal: Owen Farr (16), keeper Alex McCabe, Milo Lavit (25), Eli Herrington (17). Photo by Gordon Miller*

Sunday night’s Vermont Division II Boys Hockey championship game at UVM’s Gutterson Fieldhouse was action-packed between No. 1-ranked Harwood and No. 3 U-32. The Highlanders prevailed 4-3 in a marathon double-overtime match, a testament to both teams’ skill and focus.

Gordon Miller captured the action in the photos below. See correspondent Lauren Read’s game story here with video clips from the final shot and the team bus firetruck escort in Waterbury.

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Players and refs on the ice for the national anthem. Photo by Gordon Miller

Student spirit dress theme for the final was "white out." Photo by Gordon Miller

Fans stand for the national anthem. Photo by Gordon Miller

Harwood fans rock the house

*Harwood student fans dressed in “white out” theme for the game. Photo by Gordon Miller*

Dress theme for the game: “White Out.” Photo by Gordon Miller

Harwood staffer Mari Pratt gets a ride on the UVM zamboni. Photo by Gordon Miller

Photo by Gordon Miller

Outgoing Harwood Asst. Athletic Director Sam Grandfield, Harwood staffer and coach Brian McCarthy, school staff spirit "plaid" Mari Pratt, and Harwood Athletic Director Ian Fraunfelder take in the game. Photo by Gordon Miller