Montana State Hockey Team Invited to 2026 National Championship

The Montana State University Bobcats Hockey Team is making history. After a dominant season, the Bobcats have officially qualified for the 2026 ACHA National Championship, set for March 12–17 in St. Louis, Missouri. Here's how you can support the team and help them get to Nationals.

If you live in Bozeman, you're most likely a Bobcat fan. Whether it's football, basketball, or any other sport for that matter, the Bobcat faithful always step up when needed, and right now is one of those times.

The team recently won the 2026 Mountain West Collegiate Hockey League (MWCHL) League Championship. After that, the Bobcats went on to win the Regional Championships with an 8-0 win over the University of Denver and a 10-2 victory over the University of Utah.

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The wins at Regionals officially secured a spot in the upcoming 2026 National Championships as one of the top 16 teams from across the country. The ACHA National Championships are being held March 12-17 in St. Louis, MO.

With the high costs of travel and competition beyond what the players can cover, the team is asking for your support to help them chase a National Championship and bring it home to Bozeman. Every contribution helps these student athletes turn their dreams into reality.

The team and staff have worked hard to get to this point, and need to raise $58,000 if they want to play in the  2026 National Championship. An official GoFundMe has been set up. If you're able to help, please do. Let’s rally behind the Bobcats as they skate toward glory.