Columbus Warriors Close Out Strong Fall Session in CAHL's C South C League
The Columbus Warriors wrapped up their inaugural season in the Chiller Adult Hockey League (CAHL) C South C League with a performance that reflects both competitive excellence and the growing strength of our community-based hockey program.
Over the course of the regular season, the Warriors posted an impressive 9–3–0 record, finishing third overall in the standings. The team demonstrated balance on both sides of the puck, recording 43 goals-for while allowing 33 goals-against, a reflection of disciplined play, depth across the lineup, and strong team chemistry.
The momentum carried into the postseason, where the Warriors continued to demonstrate resilience, teamwork, and discipline. After advancing through the playoff rounds, the Warriors earned a spot in the league championship game, ultimately finishing in second place overall, a remarkable achievement for a first-year program.
Beyond team success, multiple Warriors stood out among the league’s top performers:
Steven Bowman finished 3rd in the league in total points (20), 3rd in goals (13), and 3rd in assists (7)
John Hopkinson ranked 5th in league points (16) and 5th in goals (11)
These individual accomplishments reflect not only skill and effort, but the collective support and chemistry built throughout the season.
This inaugural CAHL session marked an important milestone for Columbus Warrior Hockey. Through our partnership with the OhioHealth Chiller Ice Rinks, the CAHL program was created to provide consistent, local opportunities for veterans and military-connected individuals to skate, compete, and connect year-round. The success of this first season reinforces the value of community-based hockey as an extension of our broader mission.
As we close the book on this historic first season, we do so with gratitude for our players, volunteers, league partners, and supporters who made it possible. The foundation has been laid and we look forward to building on this momentum in seasons/sessions to come.