Its a dream come true, Plante said. The News Tribune regrets the error. The Hawks were unable to build that lead in the second period but did so in the final period with three more goals to push the game into running with just less than two minutes remaining in regulation. Drage believes the Zephyrs are playing at their highest level at the perfect time. U15A & U12B TOURNAMENTS CLICK HERE This will take you to our Mirage youth girls TOURNAMENTS page housed on the Proctor Hockey Website. Ive been watching (the tournament) since I can remember. Hermantown put the pressure on after surrendering the goal and tied the game a minute and half later when Dominic Thomas beat Warriors goaltender Hampton Slukynsky on a wrap-around. Im just so proud of these guys, they put in an unbelievable amount of work and were unbelievably talented. It was kind of ironic pulling Hermantown again and just knowing how much it means to the town to come to this tournament and the memories that we have with Hermantown. KSTP-TV, LLC Warroad answered quickly when a puck ricocheted off the skate of Griffin Marvin to tie the score, but throughout the second period, Hermantown attackers forced Slukynsky to make some impressive saves. We see that you have javascript disabled. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. (Craig Lassig / Special to the Pioneer Press), Hermantown goalie Dane Callaway stops a shot by Warroad defenseman Ryan Lund during the first period. Callaway made 19 saves, but needed to make just nine over the final two periods to preserve the win for Hermantown. Evjen, a senior who played sparingly last season, has three goals in the last three games, but he has tried to be ready whenever the Hawks need him. The Hawks cruised past North Shore in the first round, but needed a late goal from Evjen to advance from the semifinals. Instead of exploding offensively after the goal, Hermantowns attackers were held largely in check until Zam Plante scored on a backhand shot 55 seconds into the second period. A day after Hermantown coach Patrick Andrews talked about how the Hawks team defense tends to get overlooked, the Hawks completely shut down Warroads top line, centered by Daimon Gardner, a finalist for the Mr. Hockey award. To see all 6 nominees > bit.ly/42i5mLe. Mahtomedi won 2-1. This year, the school has scored 147 goals in 28 . We were down by one there and time was ticking, so we had to pull the goalie.. Hermantown Cancelled: Sat Mar 20 W 5-0 Proctor. They made great plays for me and I just buried it, senior forward Evjen said. To finally get to do it myself is the best feeling in the world.. Mahtomedi won 2-1. Francisco also had 5G/6A in the Battle for the Blue Ox Tournament, tying for scoring leader. I was looking at the Hermantown history and they took us into overtime one year when they really werent supposed to. I put all I could on it and he just made a great save, Drage said. . (Craig Lassig / Special to the Pioneer Press). 3.21 Bradley Koskie Save Percentage .909 Bradley Koskie Latest Headlines Class 1A boys' hockey all-tournament team CLASS 1A ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Orono center's faceoff success provides a sturdy starting point Orono's Landon Wittenberg leads the season highlight reel with his game-winning goal. At times, this byline is used when a news story includes numerous authors or when the story is formed by aggregating previously reported news from various sources. He just tries to wrap it, his stick is so long he can basically reach it around to the other side of the net. For Evjen, a trip to the state tournament is something that hes been thinking about for years. Often, the "staff" byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little or no reporting. 3. They came off the ice one time in the third period, Andrews said. The 6-foot-4-inch forward, who already resides in the Hermantown . Prep boys hockey: Blomdahls OT goal lifts Hermantown past Warroad, Prep boys hockey: Sting of 2021 state tournament experience 'added fuel to the fire' for Hermantown, American Legion baseball: Duluth bats come alive for postseason, Superior basketball looks to capitalize on youth, experience, Prep boys basketball: Roles changing for Eskos Spindler, Gabel. Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public file should contact Vicki Kaping at vkaping@wdio.com or (218) 727-6864, This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Zephyrs goalie Charlie Brandt stopped 31 pucks in the crease. Warroad coach Jay Hardwick agreed that the Hawks defensive efforts proved to be the difference in the game. The Wolverines tried to put pressure on the Hermantown defense early and often, limiting the Hawks to just five first-period shots. The first period was an up-and-down game, with Warroads Garrett Hennum scoring just over 6 minutes into the game to give the Warriors a 1-0 lead, much like the early goal Alexandria scored Friday in the semifinals. The Hawks will face Luverne at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in St. Paul. Hermantown has made the Class A state tournament 12 of the last 13 seasons. Luverne, which has not played any Section 7 teams or any of the other six teams in the Class A field this season, is making its third trip to 'the X,' after participating in 2014 and 2017. The Hawks (25-2-1) are seeded second in the Class A bracket and will face Section 3A champions Luverne (21-6-1) in the first of four quarterfinals on Wednesday, with a face-off time of 11 a.m. at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. (Craig Lassig / Special to the Pioneer Press), Warroad goalie Hampton Slukynsky blocks a shot by Hermantown forward Dallas Vieau during the second period. The Hawks (26-2-1) will face No. 4 Andover, champions of section 7AA and No. Dean Spiros has more than 30 years of daily newspaper experience, primarily in the sports department. We like to get up and go and score a lot of goals, and they made it very difficult for us.. The Hawks are averaging 5.25 goals per game and are allowing 1.43 goals against. We have to be ready and bring our game, said senior captain George Peterson. This marks the Hawks fourth straight state tournament appearance and ninth in the past ten seasons. Meanwhile, Luverne returns to the tournament for the third time and first since 2017. (Craig Lassig / Special to the Pioneer Press), Mahtomedi forward Jonathon Grove, right, celebrates with teammates Seth Nelson, center, and Carter Haycraft after Grove scored a goal against Hermantown during the first period of a Class A semifinal game of the State Boys Hockey Tournament at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Friday, March 10, 2023. Thunderhawks Head Coach Wade Chiodo Named Team President of Oklahoma Warriors, Hermantown's Peyton Menzel to Play College Football at UMD, Hermantown Native Aaron Pionk Selected By Minnesota Wild in NHL Draft, Hermantown Hockey Standout Aaron Pionk Soaking Up NHL Draft Experience, All the Buzz in the Northland this Weekend (7/28). He got us the second one and then he got that third one with 15 seconds left to put the dagger in.. Losing guys and guys leaving early, which doesnt happen a lot in our program. Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555, This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. They have a lot of skill up front. Gardner, Matt Hard and Jayson Shaugabay were held without a point after being one of the most prolific lines in Class A hockey this season. He finished with 33 saves for Warroad. Before arena public address announcer Dave Wright could share the goal-scoring information, the Hawks bumped the lead to 3-0 on a tally by junior forward Evan Gunderson. Head Coach Patrick Andrews says their past recent meetings are in the past and their focus is on this years matchup. We had four shifts in a row where they couldnt get out and were like Thats the build, thats what weve got to do, and they came out and got 24 shots in the second period. Missing Forest Lake girl was living in a tent, police say. But what no one sees is the amount of work these guys put in. Moorhead defeated Roseau for the Section 8 championship in Class 2A. A Hubbard Broadcasting Company. Its just a couple of minor mistakes and that was about it. So, we want our guys to stay as confident as possible, and I think theyve gotten to a spot where theyve put the hard work in, theyve done all the homework, theyve touched every base where they can be confident coming into the game.. Luvernes season record is 21-6-1. (Craig Lassig / Special to the Pioneer Press), Hermantown forward Joshua Kauppinen, right, checks Warroad forward Griffin Marvin into the boards during the third period. (Craig Lassig / Special to the Pioneer Press), Mahtomedi forward Charles Drage, left, and Hermantown defenseman Nolan Barker (12) race to the puck during the second period of a Class A semifinal game of the State Boys Hockey Tournament at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Friday, March 10, 2023. The offense continued the pressure, scoring twice more in less than two minutes. The reality was Drage didnt miss whatsoever. They compete with and are a formidable opponent to Section 7AA teams, beating (10 out of 12) and tying (1) 7AA teams played during the 2016-2017 hockey season, and have beat every 7A team they went against during the current season as well (14 teams). 1-seeded Hawks will be playing without most of their varsity players against the Wildcats and their state-leading scoring leader. Hermantown looked to be headed back to the state title game, but the entire varsity team except Zam Plante was ruled out of the state quarterfinal after a COVID-19 exposure during the Section 7A semifinal against Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl. He graduated from the George Washington University in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in history and literature and also holds a master's degree in secondary English education from George Mason University. He let rip a shot that flew between the legs of a Hermantown defender, toward the goal and into the back of the net. Follow the MN Hockey Hub for complete Star Tribune coverage of boys' high school hockey and the Minnesota state high school tournament, including scores, schedules, rankings, statistics and more. Mahtomedi won 2-1. (Craig Lassig / Special to the Pioneer Press), Mahtomedi forward David Wolsfeld, left, tries to skate past Hermantown defenseman George Peterson (22) during the second period of a Class A semifinal game of the State Boys Hockey Tournament at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Friday, March 10, 2023. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. But it was what can no longer be considered a secret weapon for Hermantown that ruled the day as the Hawks edged Warroad 3-2 to win their fourth state championship. I didnt want to get into a racehorse game with them, Andrews said. Sports High School Sports High School Sports | On his shoulders tiny Hermantown's hockey dynasty was built More Hermantown Hawks head coach Bruce Plante talks with his team on the bench. That won that game our emphasis on team defense, Andrews said. They have a couple sixty point scorers. Hermantown extended its drive toward a successful state championship defense with a 6-0 victory over Luverne in the Class A quarterfinals of the Minnesota State High School League's Boys Hockey . (Craig Lassig / Special to the Pioneer Press), Mahtomedi fans celebrate after a go-ahead goal against Hermantown by forward Charles Drage during the third period of a Class A semifinal game of the State Boys Hockey Tournament at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Friday, March 10, 2023. Bantam Player of the Year Nominee AJ Francisco (Hermantown) had 3G/4A in the Hawks' 9 goals in North Region play. And while beating Hermantown is always a thrill, Mahtomedi is now focused on the prize of Saturdays championship. The MSHSL rationale for two-class hockey 30 years ago was to give small schools a chance at playing in the state tournament, the exposure sure to boost hockey enrollment. Jamey Malcomb has a been high school sports reporter for the Duluth News Tribune since October 2021. Semifinals in both brackets are Friday, with Hermantown playing in the 11 a.m. slot again if they make it, and the AA semifinals at night. Hermantown wasted little time in seizing control. The Hermantown Hawks used a strong defensive effort late to defeat the Warroad Warriors 3-2 and win the Class A state championship on Saturday afternoon. He put in a hole about this big, Hermantown coach Patrick Andrews said as he formed a small circle with his hands. Game Date: March 10, 2023 Game Time: 12:00 p.m. Thats the type of comment some may fear would qualify as poking the bear. But Mahtomedi has shown in recent years it has quite a bit of bite itself. I felt our greatest attribute would be playing great team D.. Jace enjoys the beat, even though he's been mistaken for a student on multiple occasions. The defending Class A state champions, second seeded, Hermantown opened the 79th Boys State High School Hockey Tournament Wednesday shutting out Luverne 6-0 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. If we put the body into them, they might get scared, he surmised. (Craig Lassig / Special to the Pioneer Press), Mahtomedi forward Charles Drage (11) celebrates with fans after scoring the game-winning goal against Hermantown during the third period of a Class A semifinal game of the State Boys Hockey Tournament at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Friday, March 10, 2023. No Northland teams are in the AA bracket, which was also released on Saturday. They were hard on our forwards and kept us to the outside. Hermantown took a 2-1 lead 55 seconds into the period when Plante fanned on a good scoring chance from the left circle, only to have the puck come back to him. It was the sixth shutout of the season for Hermantown. Both times the Cardinals were unseeded and drew Hermantown in the quarterfinals. (Craig Lassig / Special to the Pioneer Press), Mahtomedi forward Jake Hodd-Chlebeck (8) is called for tripping Hermantown defenseman William Esterbrooks (9) during the first period of a Class A semifinal game of the State Boys Hockey Tournament at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Friday, March 10, 2023. Hermantown will play in the semifinals on Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Xcel Energy Center, taking on the winner of the final quarterfinal between Alexandria ad Minneapolis. 1. Earlier this year he made some huge saves and gave us a chance and thats what he does. We see that you have javascript disabled. The Hawks got an empty-net goal from River Freeman to clinch the win, but much like Hibbing/Chisholm on Monday, the Wolverines refused to quit. Jace has covered a slew of sports since he joined the Pioneer Press in May 2015, but his primary duty is covering high schools. 2 Maple Grove faces Cretin-Derham Hall, followed by Moorhead (the only representative from outside the Twin Cities metro) plays No. Slukynsky made some terrific saves to keep the Hawks out of the net the rest of the game, but Plantes second-period goals were all the Hawks needed for the win. In Wednesdays postgame press conference after Mahtomedi downed Alexandria, Bohmert said he believed the Zephyrs (22-8) who fell 6-3 to Hermantown back on Hockey Day in Minnesota were more physical than the Hawks. Hermantown won 3-2. It means everything to come through for my teammates when they need me, Evjen said. The Hawks (27-2) wasted no time in getting their offense going as junior Wyatt Carlson converted on an early power play to give Hermantown a 1-0 lead just 96 seconds into the contest. (Craig Lassig / Special to the Pioneer Press), Warroad forward Murray Marvin-Cordes, center, collides with Hermantown defenseman Ty Hanson, left, as he tries to get the puck past Hermantown goalie Dane Callaway during the first period. Like their female classmates, the Hermantown boys hockey team will play the opening game of the 2023 Minnesota boys state hockey tournament after brackets for the event were released on Saturday morning. Senior defenseman George Peterson added, were playing the Xcel week now so its a good feeling.. (Craig Lassig / Special to the Pioneer Press), Hermantown defenseman Ty Hanson hoists the trophy as they celebrate defeating Warroad in the Class 1A final game of the State Boys' Hockey Tournament at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The laser Drages 32nd goal of the season gave Mahtomedi a 2-1 victory over the second-seeded Hawks. The MSHSL rationale for two-class hockey 30 years ago was to give small schools a chance at playing in the state . Unfortunately for the Hawks, the horn had sounded before the shot. HERMANTOWN, Minn.- For the fourth straight season and 13th time in the last 14 seasons, the Hermantown boys hockey team is getting set for the class A state tournament. He fired a wrist shot past Slukynsky high to the short side. The state's scoring leader led his team to a 7-3 victory over a No. Plante, who was sidelined with an injury during the section tournament, led the junior varsity squad in a valiant effort, but lost to Dodge County 7-3. This isnt the first time Hermantown has seen Luverne at the state tourney, Wednesdays contest will mark the 3rd time the two teams have dropped the puck against one another. 1 Minnetonka vs. Hill-Murray and No. These two came off the rink like one time in the third period theyre unbelievable studs, Andrews said. Weve done that at different times sometimes you split them up and get them away from some people and have some success. We get the job done, sophomore forward River Freeman said. Mahtomedi won 2-1. Like their female classmates, the Hermantown boys hockey team will play the opening game of the 2023 Minnesota boys state hockey . Theyre very good, Hardwick said. I said I thought we needed to get more pucks on the net, but part of that is they made it hard on us to do that.. For Alexandria, it was in the 2018 semifinals, while Mahtomedi bested the Hawks in the 2020 championship. (Craig Lassig / Special to the Pioneer Press), Hermantown celebrates after defeating Warroad. Hermantown, Section 7A Quarterfinal Tue Mar 23 . But Mahtomedi senior forward David Wolsfeld skated over to Drage, patted his teammate on the head and said, Youre going to get another chance, and its going in., Mahtomedi forward Corey Bohmert, right, celebrates in front of Hermantown goalie Dane Callaway (32) after Mahtomedi forward Charles Drage (not seen) scored the go-ahead -- and game-winning -- goal during the third period of a Class A semifinal game of the State Boys Hockey Tournament at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Friday, March 10, 2023. I dont know of anybody that skates as much as them.. This year, the schoolhas scored 147 goals in 28 games played. By LOREN NELSON, Special to the Star Tribune, Lakeville South leads our Way-Too-Early Class 2A Top 10 teams for 2021-22 season, Grand Rapids defenseman Jack Peart wins Mr. Hockey Award, Six-goal outburst for Brody Lamb sends Dodge County past undermanned Hermantown, First state trip for Dodge County vs. undermanned Hermantown, State tournament field set after Thursday's section finals. Hermantown extended its drive toward a successful state championship defense with a 6-0 victory over Luverne in the Class A quarterfinals of the Minnesota State High School Leagues Boys Hockey State Tournament on Wednesday at the Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul. (Craig Lassig / Special to the Pioneer Press), Hermantown forward Dallas Vieau (24) hits the puck past Mahtomedi goalie Charles Brandt (30) for a goal during the first period of a Class A semifinal game of the State Boys Hockey Tournament at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Friday, March 10, 2023. If you have sent in your registration form and you do not see your name listed below please contact Amber at Hermantown Arena: 218-729-5493 or hawkdome@isd700.org**. Senior Kade Kohanski caught a rebound as time expired and fired it into the back of the net. Warroads Hard won the Herb Brooks Award. Prep45.com. 3 Mahtomedi and Alexandria Area. December 16th/17th Minnetonka Blue & Black Games. In 2017, Hermantown was the top seed and barely escaped, 3-2, needing an overtime goal from Dylan Kolquist after Kaden Ericson made 49 saves and Luverne blocked 28 shots. The Class A semifinals are set for Friday at 11 a.m. back at the Xcel Energy Center. I got to give credit to my linemates again, Sam Swenson and Mason Sundbom. Warroad had only three shots on goal in the third period and 21 for the game. Login; Create an Account; . Plante took a pass from Kade Kohanski at the 3:02 mark of the second period and fired it into the back of the net for his second of the period and what proved to be the game-winner. He often writes about the St. Paul Saints for the Pioneer Press. HERMANTOWN, Minn.- For the fourth straight season and 13th time in the last 14 seasons, the Hermantown boys hockey team is getting set for the class A state tournament. Warroad was attempting to duplicate the state championship run of the school's girls program, which captured a Class A title two weeks ago. The Luverne Cardinals and the Hermantown Hawks face off on Wednesday in the MSHSL Class A tournament quarterfinals for high school hockey. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. Top-seeded Hermantown advanced to the semifinals of the Minnesota State High School Leagues Boys Hockey State Tournament following a 5-1 victory over New Prague in the Class A quarterfinals on Wednesday night at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Sure enough, with 48 seconds to play, Drage picked off a patented Hawks cross-ice pass, then skated into the offensive zone where he encountered few options and a couple of Hermantown defenders.
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