Bold headline: The 2026 MIAA Division 4 boys hockey playoffs are here, and the race to TD Garden promises drama from opening faceoff to the final horn.
But here’s where it gets controversial: the seeding drama and early-round matchups could shape the title run in surprising ways, especially with two powerhouse programs and a few dark-horse teams in the mix.
Overview
- The 2026 MIAA Division 4 boys hockey state tournament is underway.
- Stoneham earned the No. 1 seed after posting a 13-7-0 regular season record.
- Littleton follows as the No. 2 seed with a dazzling 19-1-0 mark.
- Dover-Sherborn/Weston sits at No. 3 (12-9-0), and Wilmington comes in at No. 4 (11-8-1).
- Defending champion Winthrop, who defeated Dedham to clinch last year’s title, is aiming to repeat.
- The champion will be crowned on Sunday, March 15, at TD Garden.
How to follow
- This page will be updated throughout the tournament with results and upcoming games.
- Access the full bracket here: https://www.miaa.net/sites/default/files/2026-02/brackets-winter-2026-boys-hockey-division-4.pdf
- Full schedule details, as they’re released, will follow. Dates and times will be added when announced.
Bracket snapshot
- Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3 brackets are available for reference here: https://www.hockeyjournal.com/miaa-d1-boys-hockey-playoffs-2026-full-schedule-brackets-and-results/ , https://www.hockeyjournal.com/miaa-d2-boys-hockey-playoffs-2026-full-schedule-bracket-and-results/ , https://www.hockeyjournal.com/miaa-d3-boys-hockey-playoffs-2026-full-schedule-brackets-and-results/
Round of 32 highlights
- Feb 25: No. 1 Stoneham vs. No. 32 East Bridgewater/No. 33 Blue Hills RVT at 6 p.m. Stoneham Arena
- Feb 25: No. 2 Littleton vs. No. 31 Nantucket at 12 p.m. Groton School
- Feb 25: No. 3 Dover-Sherborn/Weston vs. No. 30 Old Rochester (time TBA) Rivers
- Feb 25: No. 4 Wilmington vs. No. 29 Tri-County RVT at 7:10 p.m. Breakaway Ice Center
- Feb 25: No. 5 Winthrop vs. No. 28 Rockport at 6:10 p.m. Larsen Arena
- Feb 25: No. 6 Norwell vs. No. 27 Oakmont Reg. at 3:20 p.m. The Bog
- Feb 26: No. 7 Martha’s Vineyard vs. No. 26 Dennis-Yarmouth at 3:30 p.m. Martha’s Vineyard Arena
- Feb 25: No. 8 Sandwich vs. No. 25 Cohasset at 7:30 p.m. Gallo Arena
- Feb 25: No. 9 St. Bernard’s vs. No. 24 Rockland at 6 p.m. Wallace Civic Center
- Feb 25: No. 10 Hudson vs. No. 23 Bourne at 8:10 p.m. New England Sports Center
- Feb 24: No. 11 North Reading vs. No. 22 Northeast Metro RVT at 7 p.m. Breakaway Ice Center
- Feb 25: No. 12 Abington vs. No. 21 Burncoat at 7:50 p.m. Rockland Arena
- Feb 25: No. 13 Greenfield vs. No. 20 Boston Latin Academy at 7:30 p.m. Collins Moylan Rink
- Feb 25: No. 14 Medway vs. No. 19 McCann Tech at 8 p.m. Pirelli Arena
- Feb 26: No. 15 Lunenburg vs. No. 18 Pentucket Reg. at 5:30 p.m. Wallace Civic Center
- Feb 25: No. 16 Monomoy vs. No. 17 Saint John Paul II at 7 p.m. Tony Kent Arena
Preliminary round
- Feb 22: No. 32 East Bridgewater vs. No. 33 Blue Hills RVT at 5 p.m. Bridgewater Ice Arena
Girls brackets (for reference)
- Division 1 and Division 2 girls brackets available here: https://www.hockeyjournal.com/miaa-d1-girls-hockey-playoffs-2026-full-schedule-bracket-and-results/ , https://www.hockeyjournal.com/miaa-d2-girls-hockey-playoffs-2026-full-schedule-bracket-and-results/
Note: As results roll in, expect updates to matchups, times, and potential overtime scenarios. The postseason structure, including neutral-site games and possible reseeding, can influence which teams peak at the right moment. Do you think the top seeds have the strongest path, or could a mid-pack team ride momentum deep into the tournament? Share your thoughts in the comments.
