Saint Michael's College Purple Knights seek repeat NE10 championship this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 3:06 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Saint Michael's College's hockey team, the Purple Knights, continues under Head Coach Jack Fitzgerald, aiming for their second Northeast-10 (NE10) Championship in three years. After capturing the NE10 title in 2025, they narrowly missed the championship game in 2026, losing to Saint Anselm in overtime. Fitzgerald brings fresh energy following Damian DiGiulian's retirement, having previously served as Assistant Coach at Middlebury College. The Purple Knights have a rich history in the NE10, being founders of Division II Athletics.
- •Purple Knights won the NE10 Championship in 2025.
- •They lost 2-1 in overtime to Saint Anselm on Feb. 28, 2026.
- •Jack Fitzgerald aims to build on the program's legacy.
- •Saint Michael's has been part of the NE10 since 1999.
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Division II Deep Dive: Saint Michael's College
"The Purple Knights continue their new era under Head Coach Jack Fitzgerald, aiming for a second conference championship in three years.
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