COLUMBUS, Ohio — Devastation for St. Ignatius in Columbus. Upper Arlington ended the Wildcats’ hopes of winning their second consecutive OHSAA ice hockey state title, 5-2, behind four third-period goals Sunday at Nationwide Arena.

It took 45 years for a central Ohio team to win an OHSAA hockey championship. Now, the Columbus area has two in three seasons.

The Upper Arlington hockey team defeated Mentor 7-2 on Saturday at Nationwide Arena, advancing to its first OHSAA state championship game.

The St. Ignatius Wildcats battle the Upper Arlington Bears for the 2025 OHSAA ice hockey state championship today. Find out how to watch this game on one network.

Ahead of the game, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger stepped onto the ice for the ceremonial puck drop.

Seeded first in the OHSAA hockey tournament, Upper Arlington will take the ice at Nationwide Arena as the favorite to capture the state championship.

In its first-ever appearance in the state championship game, Upper Arlington dominated powerhouse Cleveland St. Ignatius, 5-2, to claim its maiden OHSAA title in boys hockey at Nationwide Arena. After a scoreless first period,

With Upper Arlington up 1-0 through two periods against Cleveland St. Ignatius in the OHSAA state championship game Sunday at Nationwide Arena, Golden Bears head coach Craig Hagkull had the chance to address his team in the locker room during intermission,