What teams will make it through sections and onto the X? Like a bouncing puck, it's up in the air.
Section 1A
Albert Lea
Head Coach: Matt Erickson
Section: 1A
Conference: Big 9
2021-22 record: 19-9-0
Top returning players: Joseph Yoon F 30-27-57; Tim Chalmers F 19-19-38; Elijah Farris F 10-14-24; Jack Ladlie F 8-15-23; Spencer VanBeek F 8-15-23; Max Edwin F 10-10-20; Logan Olsen F 7-3-10; Beau Schreiber F 2-8-10; Josh Behrends D 3-3-6; Gavin Quam D 1-3-4; Carson Severtson F/D 1-2-3; Jaeger Larson D 1-1-2; Erik Stieler F 1-1-2; Derrel Laite D 0-1-1; Tanner Nelson G 2-1-0/3.40/.894; Dakota Jahnke G 17-7-0/2.25/.920.
Austin
Head Coach: Troy Schaefer
Section: 1A
Conference: Big 9
2021-22 record: 1-23-0
Top returning players: Isaac Stromlund C 3-6-9; Sam Eyre D 3-3-6; Toby Holtz D 3-2-5; Grady Carney F 3-1-4; Dylan Regenscheid F 1-3-4; Gahvin Schaefer F 0-3-3; Cade Morrison F 1-1-2; Wyatt Hamlin D 1-0-1; Daran Plunkett G 0-3-0/16.62/.804; Ethan Knox G 1-18-0/6.76/.851.
Faribault
Head Coach: Dan Pumper
Section: 1A
Conference: Big 9
2021-22 record: 10-16-0
Top returning players: Oliver Linnemann F 16-19-35; Jackson Kath F 10-14-24; Tommy Kunze F 8-9-17; Brayden Larson D 2-14-16; Owen Nesburg D 7-9-16; Brody Redding F 10-4-14; Logan Peroutka F 4-8-12; Tanner Yochum D 4-7-11; Owen Amelkovich F 4-5-9; Caden Hart D 4-3-7; Nick Archambault F 1-5-6; Parker Morrow D 1-4-5; Leighton Anderson D 0-2-2; Ben Stoessel D 0-1-1; RJ Wasilowski F 1-0-1; Dustin Boyd G 0-0-0/0.00/.000; Quique Mampel G 0-1-0/9.00/.707.
La Crescent-Hokah
Head Coach: Eriah Hayes
Section: 1A
Conference: Independent
2021-22 record: 14-11-1
Top returning players: Wyatt Farrell F 49-13-62; Colton Holzer F 26-21-37; Cooper Carlson F 16-21-37; Cody Hogan F 10-7-17; Ethan Myhre F 6-9-15; Logan DeBoer D 2-8-10; Nathan Masterson F 2-6-8; Sawyer Christianson F 0-6-6; Nick Wieser D 1-0-1; Mason Yehle D 0-1-1; Collin Morken G 8-11-1/ 4.23/.885; Logan Yehle G 6-0-0/4.36/.858.
New Prague
Head Coach: Brad Drazan
Section: 1A
Conference: Metro West
2021-22 record: 11-17-2
Top returning players: John Schmidt F 10-16-26; Willy Seymour F/D 10-12-22; Michael Beckius F 4-9-13; Owen Wilkins F 5-8-13; Braeden Woitas F 7-6-13; Peyton Becker D 3-4-7; Max Hanzel F 3-4-7; Breck Hagen D 2-3-5; Tyler Giesen F 2-2-4; Dominic Berry F 1-1-2; Hugh Goggins D 0-2-2; Evan Carlson D 1-0-0; Mac Olson D 0-1-1; Oskar Pomerenke g 0-1-1/5.39/.835; Carter Herrmann G 1-1-0/4.09/.844; Jacob Scherf G 0-2-0/5.03/.814.
Northfield
Head Coach: Mike Luckraft
Section: 1A
Conference: Big 9
2021-22 record: 20-6-1
Top returning players: Kamden Kaiser F 30-22-52; Cayden Monson W 20-30-50; Ty Frank D 5-25-30; Michael Fossum D 0-22-22; Jake Geiger C 12-10-22; Brayden Olsen C 4-13-17; Gabriel Sawyer F 6-11-17; Cullen Merritt F 5-10-15; Andrew Winter F 9-6-15; Matthew DeBuse D 1-12-13; Parker Vogt F 4-3-7; Brayden Brakke F 1-3-4; Brecken Riley D 0-2-2; Trey Shimota G 1-1-0/3.00/.842; Keaton Walock G 19-5-1/1.89/.918.
Red Wing
Head Coach: Tony Casci
Section: 1A
Conference: Big 9
2021-22 record: 11-16-0
Top returning players: Robbie Tripp F 9-17-26; Cam Schlichting D 1-7-8; Charlie Peterson F 4-2-6; Jacob Quade D 2-4-6; Nick Wooden D 3-1-4; Landin Ramstad F 2-0-2; Ellis Petersmeyer G 0-0-0/0.00/1.000
Season Outlook: This season will be one to remember as it is a brand new Co-op between Red Wing and Zumbrota-Mazeppa. On a season that should be a rebuilding year for the Wingers, we bring in a whole new crop of players from Zumbrota-Mazeppa that puts a big question mark on how things will go this year. The Wingers brin back 3 of their top 4 defensemen from last year and plan on leaning on that experience throughout the year. The Wingers plan on improving on their 8th place finish in the Big 9 conference as well as their 8th place seed in section 1A from last year.
Rochester Lourdes
Head Coach: Jeff True
Section: 1A
Conference: Independent
2021-22 record: 19-8-0
Top returning players: Peyton Loeslie W 15-21-36; Aiden Ritter W 15-5-20; Colton Rich F 2-13-15; Jack Roe F 5-9-14; Brayden Swee D 3-7-10; Andrew Haworth D 0-1-1; Teddy Torborg G 1-2-0/4.67/.857; Xander Carter-Kleven G 18-6-0/1.91/.930.
Waseca
Head Coach: Chris Storey
Section: 1A
Conference: Big South
2021-22 record: 5-17-1
Top returning players: Kyle Ahlschlager F 23-22-45; Griffin Krautkramer F 23-14-37; Brayden Hesch-Priem F 9-10-19; Leo Harguth F 8-5-13; Seth Eaton F 4-5-9; Lucas Groll D 0-4-4; Preston Miller D 0-3-3; Amando Balderas F 0-2-2: Charlie Cariveau D 1-1-2; Max Neaves F 0-2-2; Solomon Wilson F 0-1-1; Derek Gustafson G 1-5-1/6.57/.832; Nash Howe G 3-4-0/4.98/.847; Eli Wetzel G 1-8-0/5.59/.863.
Winona
Section: 1A
Conference: Big 9
2021-22 record: 10-16-1
Top returning players: Teis Larsen F 20-28-48; Aven Prodzinski F 13-7-20; Max Dalenberg D 6-7-13; Easton Kronebusch D 5-5-10; Mason Wadewitz F 4-3-7; Chase Rumpca D 0-5-5; Travis Timm F 1-3-4; Ben Motz F 0-2-2; Mac Uribe D 1-1-2; Boden Larsen D 1-0-1.
Winona Cotter
Head Coach: Martin Raymond
Section: 1A
Conference: Independent
2021-22 record: 1-11-0
Top returning players: Aaron Romance F 7-3-10; Wesylee Kohner F 2-4-6; Jackson Cada F 2-2-4; Thomas Peter F 1-1-2; John Vail F 2-0-2; Garrett Nelson F 1-0-1; Steven Pilarski D 1-0-1; Alex Slaggie F 0-1-1; Sawyer Kehren G 1-8-0/8.44/.795.
Section 2A
Bloomington Kennedy
Head Coach: Nick Hanrahan
Section: 2A
Conference: Independent
2021-22 record: 6-19-1
Top returning players: Clayton Deutsch F 8-15-23; Nicholas Manning F 11-5-16; John Coady F 2-3-5; Brennen Keaveny F 3-2-5; Nathan Vodovnik D 2-3-5; Ryan Butala 1-0-1; Zander Karow F 0-1-1; Noah Thornburg D 1-0-1; Dominick Walton G 4-15-1/4.80/.858.
Breck
Head Coach: Dave Maley
Section: 2A
Conference: Independent Metro Athletic
2021-22 record: 9-17-0
Top returning players: Nate Miller F 18-14-32; Luke Kern F 8-11-19; Paddy Greene F 4-4-8; Zach Huotari D 3-5-8; Bryce Blake F 3-3-6; Erik Nordseth F 1-4-5; Oliver Kadue F 2-2-4; Will Potter F 1-1-2; Jack Drawz D 0-1-1; Charlie Tucker F 0-1-1; Drew Blake G 2-2-0/3.21/.887.
Delano
Head Coach: Gerrit Van Bergen
Section: 2A
Conference: Wright County
2021-22 record: 20-8-0
Top returning players: Will Brown C 18-18-36; Cole Schmidt D 3-14-17; Aiden Leaver C 4-7-11; Brayden Coppin F/D 3-6-9; Aaron Lewis W 5-3-8; Jake Oja F 3-5-8; Patrick Kruse D 1-6-7; Teague Collings F 4-2-6; Caden Bruett W 1-1-2; Drew Dorsey G 13-5-0/1.77/.912.
Season Outlook: Many of our returners, who are stepping into larger roles this season, have an aspect to their game
that has not been as prevalent in recent years of Tiger hockey, speed. The speed of the returners along with their compete, physicality, and willingness to hold each other accountable will be the foundation of Tiger hockey this year. Many of our players have not yet experienced their new roles, so the growth of our players will be essential to the success of the team.
Hutchinson
Head Coach: Matt Telecky
Section: 2A
Conference: Wright County
2021-22 record: 11-15-1
Top returning players: Emmett Reiter C 9-9-18; Toren Miller D 2-11-13; A. J. Ladwig F 4-8-12; Charlie Renner F 6-3-9; Karsen Niska C 3-3-6; Logan Hoppe D 3-2-5; Gunner Bick D 0-4-4; Nolan Reiter D 1-3-4; A. J. Mallak F 2-1-3; Nathan Thobe F 2-0-2; Easton Mallak F 0-1-1; Manny Pearce F 0-1-1; Eli Croatt G 2-2-0/4.50/.825; Lucas Heilman G 1-4-1/4.60/.862; Hunter Lien G 2-1-0/3.12/.868.
Litchfield/D-C
Head Coach: Brice Berggren
Section: 2A
Conference: Wright County
2021-22 record: 16-9-1
Top returning players: Connor Taber W 12-6-18; Jaxon Gustafson F 5-4-9; Caden Besemer D 1-4-5; Calvin Jones C 3-1-4; Rhett Niemela F 1-2-3; Carson Wendorff D 0-3-3; Carson Tormanen D 0-2-2; Jason Haataja D 0-1-1; Braden Olsen F 1-0-1; Travis Halonen G 16-9-1/3.13/.883.
Minneapolis
Head Coach: Joe Dziedzic
Section: 2A
Conference: Independent
2021-22 record: 23-7-1
Top returning players: John Bebler F 8-12-20; Joel Hansen D 3-14-17; Hank Davis D 6-8-14; Will Pankratz F 3-11-14; Andrew Lybeck F 2-5-7; Ozzie Snodgrass F 3-4-7; Will Anderson D 2-3-5; Kirk Gilbertson D 0-4-4; Ronan Davis F 3-0-3; Jackson Conway F 1-0-1; Mike Shroat G 0-0-0/0.00/.000.
Mound Westonka
Head Coach: Nick Hanrahan
Section: 2A
Conference: West County
2021-22 record: 12-14-1
Top returning players: Joseph Erickson F 6-4-10; Jackson Henningsgaard D 2-6-8; Tyler Thurston F 4-3-7; Brandon Zierke D 0-2-2; Camron Peterson D 1-1-2; Joseph Pouchnik F 0-1-1; Jack Moch G 0-1-0/9.00/.786; Mason Evenson G 11-8-1/3.31/.894.
Orono
Head Coach: Sean Fish
Section: 2A
Conference: Metro West
2021-22 record: 12-14-1
Top returning players: Bradley Walker C 26-22-48; Avery Anderson W 9-14-23; Easton Sankey F 10-12-22; John Engebretson D 6-9-15; Joey Mugaas D 1-13-14; Connor Lang F 7-5-12; Caden Bickett D 1-10-11; Rylan Schultz D 3-5-8; Sam Setnicker F 5-2-7; Brody Finnegan D 2-3-5; Wyatt Dixon F 1-3-4; Brooks Fegers F 3-1-4; Joey Greenagel F 1-2-3; Kaden Landa F 0-3-3; Alex Mohs-Messerilli D 1-1-2; Alex Davis F 0-1-1; Cayden Effertz F 0-1-1; SpencerGreene D 1-0-1; Tommy Lewin F 1-0-1; Jack Losie F 0-1-1; Ben Setnicker F 1-0-1: Johnny DeLong G 4-0-1/1.98/.934; Brock Peyton G 8-14-0/2.78/.924.
Providence Academy
Head Coach: Chris Lewis
Section: 2A
Conference: Independent Metro
2021-22 record: 19-7-1
Top returning players: Louie Wehmann F 34-27-61; Andrew Owen F 21-20-41; Johnny Hendrickson F 21-18-39; Sammy Lewis F 13-26-39; Andrew Vos F 3-15-18; Jack Larson F 5-7-12; Nick Damberg D 1-7-8; Joel Mogeni F 1-6-7; Jonah Mogeni D 2-5-7; J. J. Anderson F 1-2-3; Brandon Sattler F 2-1-3; Jack Carroll F 1-1-2; Max Heitzmann D 0-2-2; Jacob Miest D 0-1-1; Nathan Sattler F 1-0-1; Kellan Anderson G 1-0-0/2.00/.867; Evan Villagomez G 8-3-1/2.58/.910; Nate Miest G 10-4-0/3.47/.878.
SW Christian/Richfield
Head Coach: Paul Ranheim
Section: 2A
Conference: Wright County
2021-22 record: 11-14-2
Top returning players: Caleb Bendell F 13-17-30; Jared Greiner F 6-14-20; Kaden Feltermann F 3-5-8; Caleb Swenson F 5-2-7; Payton Gustafson F 1-1-2; Paul Hornor D 1-1-2; John Davis F 0-1-1; Cody Thomas F 1-0-1; Jannes Kamp G 4-5-2/2.97/.921.
Waconia
Head Coach: Anthony Reynolds
Section: 2A
Conference: Metro West
2021-22 record: 5-19-1
Top returning players: Brett Siddons C 14-13-27; Drew Vacek W 10-6-16; Zach Sorenson F 3-7-10; Luc Nessa D 1-7-8; Colton Rieck D 4-1-5; Gavin Brink F 0-4-4; Carter Dock D 1-1-2; Mitchell Nelson F 1-1-2; Ryan Miller F 0-1-1; Carson Beckwith G 1-4-0/5.99/.808; Ethan Fagerland G 0-0-0/7.19/.000; Matthew Johnson G 4-16-1/5.02/.860.
Section 3A
Fairmont
Head Coach: Dylan Vanbrocklin
Section: 3A
Conference: Big South
2021-22 record: 9-17-0
Top returning players: Brock Lutterman F 18-14-32; Nate Rakness F 14-10-24; Mathew Cone 2-7-9; Hank Artz D 5-3-8; Hartley Aust F 3-5-8; Jace Teveldal 2-5-7; Lincoln Becker D 3-3-6; Alec Reutzel F 1-3-4; Beau Becker 1-2-3; Luke Kester F 1-2-3; Connor Gronewald 0-2-2; Tyson Pankow F 1-1-2; Ilana Moeller G 0-2-0/9.50/.743; Carson Johnson G 8-14-0/6.12/.824; Isaiah Lockwood G 1-1-0/6.93/.830.
Luverne
Head Coach: Phil Paquette
Section: 3A
Conference: Big South
2021-22 record: 15-11-0
Top returning players: Brock Behrend F 29-29-58; Patrick Kroski F 22-33-55; Owen Sudenga F 14-23-37; Elliot Domagala F 11-13-24; Henry Hartquist D 7-17-24; Blaik Bork D 9-10-19; Brady Bork F 8-11-19; Ethan Langseth D 0-9-9; Kaleb Hein F 3-2-5; Tucker Dammann F 3-1-4; Will Serie D 1-3-4; Tyler Arends G 15-11-0/3.16/.903.
Season Outlook: Luverne Cardinals: We are excited to return our core group including offensive, defensive, and goaltending leaders. We will look to lean on their talent and experience as we build off of a successful 21-22 season. Luverne lost to Section 3A Champion - Mankato East in the Section 3A Semi-Finals by a score of 7-1. Our season goal and expectation is to compete for the Section 3A title again this season.
Mankato East
Head Coach: Adam Fries
Section: 3A
Conference: Big 9
2021-22 record: 18-12-0
Top returning players: Shae Gavin D 16-13-29; Andrew Bastian C 10-14-24; Christian Theuninck F 11-12-23; Brayden Borgmeier F 11-9-20; Rafe Bowman F 7-6-13; Alexander Morgan D 2-7-9; Jayton Frederick F 4-3-7; Andrew Sorbo F 1-6-7; Jayden Larson F 1-1-2; Owen Quist D 0-2-2; Aaron Kamm D 1-0-1; Tyler Grupel G 1-1-0/1.96/.867; Lucas Rheaume-Barnett G 0-0-0/0.00/1.000.
Mankato West
Head Coach: Nate Olsen
Section: 3A
Conference: Big 9
2021-22 record: 8-19-0
Top returning players: Gage Schmidt F 11-13-24; Zach Benson F 6-12-18; Hunter Rigdon D/F 5-13-18; Jaeger Zimmerman D 10-4-14; Toby Essay D 1-5-6; Gavin Villagomez F 2-2-4; Owen
Essay F 0-3-3; Carter Mihm D 0-3-3; Blake Murphy F 1-2-3; Derek Stierlen D 0-3-3; Parker Wittenberg F 2-1-3; Wes Johnson F 2-0-2; Maddox Langworthy F 0-2-2; Wyatt Lund G 2-8-0/5.33/.830
Marshall
Head Coach: Michael Weiss
Section: 3A
Conference: Big South
2021-22 record: 14-12-0
Top returning players: Talen Plante D 10-21-31; Sean Nwaiga C 5-18-23; Zach Kramer F 8-9-17; Corbin Beernaert D 3-13-16; Andrew Seanor F 4-8-12; Joey Fossum F 2-8-10; Malachi Klemm F 3-5-8; Parker Schnitt D 5-3-8; Chase Mellenthin F 4-3-7; Gavin Peterson D 0-6-6; Sam Schwarz F 1-1-2; Ezra Maurice G 7-8-0/3.46/.863; Gavin Welsh G 7-4-0/3.40/.866.
Minnesota River
Head Coach: Chris Miller
Section: 3A
Conference: Big South
2021-22 record: 5-20-1
Top returning players: Drew Simonette F 13-7-20; Diego Hettig F 6-9-15; Brooks Reicks F 4-8-12; Travis Kotek F 3-7-10; Judson Narum F 4-6-10; Alex Schaffer F 5-3-8; Ethan Hathaway D 2-4-6; Kellen O’Keefe F 4-1-5; Hayden Stensrud D 1-4-5; Isaac Schaffer D 0-2-2; Connor Bjorling F 0-1-1; Braylon Hoffman F 1-0-1; Sam Smith F 0-1-1; Ryan Blank G 1-1-0/4.86/.903; Sam Gibson G 2-5-1/3.17/.902.
New Ulm
Head Coach: Ryan Neuman
Section: 3A
Conference: Big South
2021-22 record: 21-7-0
Top returning players: Austin Uecker F 25-29-54; Jack Albrecht D 11-26-37; Taylor Hansen F 14-9-23; Blake Soukup F 11-11-22; Dawson Kraus D 2-18-20; Bryer Lang F 6-8-14; Kaden Larson F 4-9-13; Nick Zins F 1-6-7; Ben Hohensee D 1-2-3; Wesley Grob D 2-0-2; Bryer Hoffmann G 4-0-0/1.00/.950
Redwood Valley
Head Coach: Denny Spielman
Section: 3A
Conference: Big South
2021-22 record: 2-20-0
Top returning players: Kilen Cilek F 3-8-11; Rylan Bisel F 7-3-10; Riley Dikken D 4-4-8; Andrew Cotner D 5-1-6; Austin Gunderson F 4-2-6; Gavin Vanderwerf D 1-2-3; Thomas Fischer F 2-0-2; Caleb Nelson F 0-2-2; Kooper Johnson G 0-1-0/16.02/.667; Camden Cilek 2-19-0/7.11/.881.
Windom Area
Head Coach: Travis Janssen
Section: 3A
Conference: Big South
2021-22 record: 12-14-1
Top returning players: Brady Espenson F 21-25-46; Sonny Heil F 13-18-31; Wriley Haugen F 9-14-23; Cragen Porath D 7-11-18; Karson LaCanne F/D 7-9-16; Chase Hamlett F 3-2-5; Keegan Classen F 1-1-2; Brad Gentry D 0-2-2; Landon Pillatzki D 0-1-1; Grant Dronen G 0-1-0/5.77/.769.
Worthington
Head Coach: Tyler Nienkerk
Section: 3A
Conference: Big South
2021-22 record: 12-14-0
Top returning players: Ian Bumgardner D 8-8-16; Easton Newman F 4-3-7; Spencer Nickel F 3-2-5; Caden VanBriesen F 5-0-5; Dawson Duangapai F 1-3-4; Dylan Dykstra D 1-3-4; Logan Powers D 2-2-4.
Section 4A
Chisago Lakes
Head Coach: Cory Lushanko
Section: 4A
Conference: Mississippi 8
2021-22 record: 21-6-1
Top returning players: Nikolas Jinks C 22-23-45; Nathan Bluhm D 7-31-38; Cameron Stangl C 13-13-26; Cullen Dorcas C 7-13-20; Jack Bakken W 9-8-17; Drake Thyen F 3-8-11; Timothy Madden F 4-6-10; Dylan Dassner F 3-2-5; Owen Fitzgerald F 0-5-5; Thomas Bachmeier D 0-4-4; Dustin Palewicz 1-2-3; Andrew Swanson D 0-1-1; Brock Thompson D 1-0-1; Jack Hanson 15-6-1/2.59/.915.
Mahtomedi
Head Coach: Jeff Poeschl
Section: 4A
Conference: Metro East
2021-22 record: 18-12-1
Top returning players: David Wolsfeld C 22-28-50; Charlie Drage W 18-26-44; Jonny Grove W 14-17-31; Carter Haycraft W 15-16-31; Cav Bruner D 6-20-26; Cory Bohmert W 8-17-25; Seth Nelson F 6-14-20; Jake Hoddchlebeck F 4-8-12; Sam Harris D 0-10-10; Carson Marshall D 3-6-9; Patrick Egan F 5-3-8; Jake Ruppel D 0-6-6; Cole Swanson D 0-5-5; Noah morgen F 1-1-2.
Season Outlook: Expectations are high for the Zephyrs. We will be a veteran team with good depth and a great work ethic. This could be a special team!
Northern Edge
Section: 4A
Conference: Mississippi 8
2021-22 record: 6-19-1
Top returning players: Owen Dubois F 9-18-27; Loghan Croal F 5-3-8; Cam Husby F 4-4-8; Aaron Smith F 1-1-2; Lavonte Fisher 1-0-1; Riley Pickell G 0-1-0/3.00/.925.
Simley
Head Coach: Austyn Kryzer
Section: 4A
Conference: Metro East
2021-22 record: 18-9-1
Top returning players: Matt Milner C 12-12-24; Caden Renslow D 7-16-23; Jake Stanton F 4-8-12; Nick Binsfeld D 0-8-8; Joey Stanton D 1-4-5; Braden Evanson F 0-1-1; Oscar Thibodeau D 0-1-1.
Season Outlook: The Spartans are expected to be highly competitive this season following a year that saw 18 wins in a tough Metro East Conference. A good offseason, good depth and healthy competition in net should enable the Spartans to be competitive in Section 4 play.
South St. Paul
Head Coach: Pete Schultz
Section: 4A
Conference: Metro East
2021-22 record: 6-20-0
Top returning players: Roddick Simons F 8-4-12; Joe Schaefer D 0-9-9; Matt Elsner F 5-3-8; Jack McClellan D 0-7-7; Braden McLaughlin F 1-4-5; Tysen Simons F 4-1-5; Jacob Bann F 2-2-4; Brody Shepard F 0-4-4; Bruce Doeren F 1-2-3; Ray Rosales F 2-1-3; Jake Maurer D 1-1-2; Mason Daizell F 0-1-1; Benjamin Bangura G 1-6-0/4.92/.864; Wyatt Cheney G 5-12-0/4.18/.877; Jordan Nelson G 0-2-0/7.50/.824.
Season Outlook: Improved from last year. We only graduated 3 who played a regular shift and for the first time in a couple of years, we have a majority of upperclassmen in the lineup. 4 of our top 5 D return. We’re looking forward to the season.
St. Paul Academy
Head Coach: Bill McClellan
Section: 4A
Conference: Independent Metro Athletics
2021-22 record: 8-17-1
Top returning players: George Peltier C 12-5-17; Ethan Peltier W 6-8-14; Nelson Wodarz D 1-13-14; Sebastian Hoiland W 6-4-10; Casey Lynn D 2-8-10; Henry Karelitz F 5-2-7; Ben Sheridan F 1-2-3; Jack Beeman-Trelstad F 1-1-2; Leo Buterin 0-1-1; Cooper Olson D 0-1-1; Henri Peltier D 0-1-1; Isak Bildtsen G 0-1-0/2.00/.920; Ian Johnson G 3-8-0/2.92/.888; Lucas Schanno G 5-8-1/4.32/.862.
St. Paul Highland Park
Head Coach: Brandon Ferraro
Section: 4A
Conference: Independent
2021-22 record: 10-15-1
Top returning players: Benny Waud D 4-9-13; Thomas Bradford F 5-5-10; Oscar Andestic F 5-2-7; Peter Douma F 4-3-7; Charlie Eischens F 4-3-7; George Bullard D 1-5-6; Mark Whaley F/D 1-3-4; Emmet Eischens 2-1-3; Caden Malek D 0-3-3; Luke Karvonen F 1-1-2; Myles Tilsen D 0-1-1; Ethan Kimm G 0-1-0/10.00/.778; Ben Olson G 9-10-1/2.57/.902.
St. Paul Johnson
Head Coach: Moose Younghans
Section: 4A
Conference: Independent
2021-22 record: 6-17-1
Top returning players: Isaiah Henderson F 3-6-9; Joaquin Ochocki F 1-2-3; Matthew Corniea F 2-0-2; Steven Rein F 1-1-2; Adam Gaudio F 1-0-1; Nolan Hawkins D 0-1-1; Cristian Olanda-Ruiz F 0-1-1; Alex Themes F 1-0-1.
Two Rivers
Section: 4A
Conference: Metro East
2021-22 record: 11-15-1
Top returning players: Casey Ball F 16-14-30; Nate Rohrer F 6-13-19; Joe Shepherd F 9-10-19; William Karlen F 6-2-8; Will Auran F 3-4-7; Matthew Rash D 1-6-7; Fostin Woolsey D 0-7-
7; Andrew Eckman D 1-5-6; Nico Ferraro F 2-0-2; Mason Moynihan F 1-0-1; Brady Altier G 5-10-0/4.67/.867; Tyler Ouren G 6-4-1/2.51/.913.
Section 5A
Becker/Big Lake
Head Coach: Zach Barzee
Section: 5A
Conference: Mississippi 8
2021-22 record: 4-21-0
Top returning players: Eli Scheideman F 7-15-22; Jase Tobako F 11-11-22; Brayden Graning F 8-10-18; Cooper Wright D 1-6-7; Logan Ahlbrecht D 1-5-6; Ben Sellner F 3-2-5; Tyler Lillemo F 0-3-3; Charley Pishney F/D 1-1-2; Samuel Rusin F 1-1-2; Grady Slepica F/D 1-1-2; Trevor Briggs F 1-0-1; Andrew Holm G 1-5-0/7.96/.758; Declan Weber G 2-16-0/7.94/.803; Amado Espinosa G 1-0-0/0.00/1.000.
Cambridge-Isanti
Head Coach: Jared Ziebarth
Section: 5A
Conference: Mississippi 8
2021-22 record: 18-8-1
Top returning players: Finn Overby F 15-19-34; Will O’Donovan F 15-12-27; Seth Terhell F 14-11-25; Luke Pierson F 4-6-10; Kaden Schibilla F 3-6-9; Wyatt Nutt F 3-5-8; Ethan Boughton D 2-1-3; Mason Lundberg D 0-2-2; Nathan Hanson F 0-1-1; Travis Rasche F 0-1-1; Jaxon Sibell G 15-6-0/2.23/.916; Jason Hosch 3-0-1/1.91/.915; Evan Meier G 0-2-0/7.50/.744.
Little Falls
Head Coach: Joey Hanowski
Section: 5A
Conference: Independent
2021-22 record: 21-5-1
Top returning players: Matt Filippi F 35-40-75; Carter Oothoudt F 24-35-59; Matthew Cooper D 2-20-22; Joey Welinski F 8-14-22; Coltin Johnson D 6-15-21; Luke Avery D 8-11-19; Hudson Filippi F 2-4-6; Garrett Lindberg F 2-1-3; Dylan Young F/D 0-1-1; Richie Varriano G 10-3-0/2.27/.907.
Monticello
Head Coach: Eric Nelson
Section: 5A
Conference: Mississippi 8
2021-22 record: 14-16-1
Top returning players: Tyler Miller F 6-15-21; Tyler Bitz F 14-4-18; Roman Thompson F 7-9-16; Brayden Dunn F 3-12-15; Gunnar Simon F 4-7-11; Brady Bergstrom D 3-6-9; Quinton Brooks F 4-5-9; Alec Mayer D 3-5-8; Cameron Schmitz D 1-7-8; Robbie Harris F 1-4-5; Jake Larson F 1-1-2; Brodie Mich D 0-1-1; Micah Sieben F 1-0-1; Owen Soderholm G 0-2-1/4.13/.833.
Mora/Milaca
Head Coach: Kevin Nolt
Section: 5A
Conference: Two Rivers
2021-22 record: 18-6-2
Top returning players: Trenton Fore D 12-30-42; Jordan Szucs F 5-9-14; Dylan Prokosch F/D 5-5-10; Carson Donaghue F 2-3-5; Cameron Price F/D 0-3-3; Austin Neyssen F 2-0-2; Tayven Peterson D 0-2-2; Charlie Kritzeck F 0-1-1; Rowan Tramm F 1-0-1.
Pine City Area
Head Coach: Seth Sauter
Section: 5A
Conference: Mississippi 8
2021-22 record: 8-18-0
Top returning players: McCoy Leger F 8-17-25; Ryder Youngbauer D/F 5-15-20; McCall Leger F 4-12-16; Gavin Broz F 8-7-15; Hunter Haug F/D 2-11-13; Landon Martfield F/D 4-7-11; Trysten Thurman F/D 4-4-8; Cody Klein F 2-2-4; Andrew Thole D 2-2-4; Griffin Faur F 2-0-2; Isaac Jahnz F 1-1-2; Brent Keeny F 0-2-2; Oscar Gribauval G 1-1-0/4.14/.865.
Princeton
Head Coach: Andy Fondrick
Section: 5A
Conference: Mississippi 8
2021-22 record: 11-16-0
Top returning players: Jake Patnode F 18-15-33; Jake Baumann F 16-13-29; Tim Donnay F 12-16-28; Jaeger Wood F 7-12-19; Levi Nelson F 4-9-13; Eli Christopher F/D 2-5-7; Niko Bratulich F 0-4-4; Alex Miller F/D 1-3-4; Eli Gibbs F/D 3-0-3; Brody Kok F 0-2-2; Gabe Nichols F 0-1-1; Jack Stenslie D 1-0-1; James Koecher G 6-11-0/3.97/.892
River Lakes
Head Coach: Zach Johnson
Section: 5A
Conference: Central Lakes
2021-22 record: 11-15-0
Top returning players: Jacob Philippi W 21-9-30; Bradey Blaschko W 12-13-25; Blake Schultz C 12-13-25; Cole Pientka F 11-4-15; Anthony Fink F 7-5-12; Bennett Schultz D 3-7-10; Chase Schulzetenberg F 5-4-9; Matthew Dotzler F 3-3-6; Connor Nordine F 1-5-6; Sam Hanson F 4-1-5; Chase Wright D 1-3-4; Brandon Carlson D 1-0-1; Ethan Holme F 0-1-1; Carson Cronquist G 6-11-0/2.72/.898; Ashton Fischer G 5-4-0/2.56/.909.
Season Outlook: The Stars bring back an experienced group of players. 7 top nine forwards and 3 top 5 defenseman return. Both starting goaltenders also return for the 22-23 season (Ashton Fischer 2.56GAA, .909%, Carson Cronquist 2.72, .898%). Their top line of Jacob Philippi, Bradey Blaschko, and Blake Schultz all return and will anchor an experienced group of forwards. The Stars will rely on their depth and hope to make some noise in a very tough Section 5A.
Sauk Rapids-Rice
Head Coach: Brady DeGagne
Section: 5A
Conference: Central Lakes
2021-22 record: 7-20-0
Top returning players: Luke Pakkala F 9-16-25; Teagan Dodge W 8-13-21; Nolan Thell D 1-8-9; Jett Wheeler F 2-4-6; Ethan Euteneur F 3-2-5; Carter Peplinski F 2-3-5; Keegan Patterson D 1-3-4; Jon Claypool D 1-0-1; Gunnar Jacobson F 1-0-1; Benjamin Kulus F 0-1-1; Landon Jennings G 0-1-0/8.73/.744; Hayden Brown G 0-2-0/5.52/.833; Zander Parker 1-6-0/5.18/.816.
St. Cloud Cathedral
Head Coach: Robbie Stocker
Section: 5A
Conference: Granite Ridge
2021-22 record: 14-14-0
Top returning players: John Hirschfeld C/W 11-13-24; Joey Gillespie W 10-10-20; Vince Gebhardt D 5-9-14; Brandon Hemmer D 3-9-12; Tommy Gohman D 2-8-10; Landon Swenson F 2-8-10; Cole Hwang F 6-3-9; Kyle Kozak F 2-5-7; Ben Petroske C 1-1-2; Trevor Fleege F 0-1-1; Nick Hansen G 13-13-0/2.96/.902; Andrew Finneman G 1-1-0/3.00/.865.
Section 6A
Alexandria
Head Coach: Josh Meyer
Section: 6A
Conference: Central Lakes
2021-22 record: 20-8-2
Top returning players: Tyler Kludt F 14-37-51; Joe Lamski F 14-20-34; Leo Kompelien F 9-17-26; Nicholas Peterson F 14-11-25; Gavin Olson F 12-6-18; Jack Lamski D 3-13-16; Henry Ramstorf D 2-8-10; Jack Breitzman F 2-5-7; Mason Loch D 1-5-6; Gage Castle 0-5-5; Zaven Noetzelman D 0-5-5; Tripp Shatek Keegan Lucy F 1-1-2.
Breckenridge/Wahpeton
Head Coach: Evan McCall
Section: 6A
Conference: Mid-State
2021-22 record: 0-21-0
Top returning players: Jack Rittenour F 3-2-5; Breckin Spinks F 4-0-4; Trey Vogelbacher F 2-2-4; Jace Johanson D 2-1-3; Josiah Breuer D 1-1-2; Brett Goltz F 1-1-2; Josh Hofman F 1-1-2; Grant Etten D 0-1-1; Josiah Hofman D 0-1-1; Presten Spanel F 0-1-1; David Beam G 0-1-0/15.60/.740; Andrew Withuski G 0-9-0/9.26/.819.
Fergus Falls
Head Coach: Mike Donaghue
Section: 6A
Conference: Central Lakes
2021-22 record: 18-10-0
Top returning players: Kellen Stenstrom F 14-20-34; Shane Zierden F 5-10-15; Colin Becker D 2-7-9; Braden Nelson F 2-2-4; Jax Katzenmeyer F 0-3-3; Griffen Babolian 2-0-2; Leighton Buckmeier D 2-0-2; Joey Johnson F 2-0-2; Ethan McGuiness D 1-0-1; Brady Metcalf G 1-0-0/0.00/1.000; Ryan Nelson G 1-0-0/4.00/.875; Ben Swanson G 16-10-0/2.65/.895.
Morris/Benson Area
Head Coach: Jeremiah Day
Section: 6A
Conference: Independent
2021-22 record: 14-12-1
Top returning players: Ryan Tolifson F 9-17-26; Trevor Buss F 13-12-25; Cole Blume F 12-8-20; Charlie Goff F 9-9-18; Kaleb Breuer D 3-6-9; Blake Bruns F 3-4-7; Brady Pederson F 3-4-7; Hunter LeClair D 0-5-5; Chris Halvorson D 1-2-3; Drake Berning F 1-0-1; Connon Goff D 1-0-1; Logan Hadfield F 0-1-1; Marshall Tolifson F 0-1-1; Nate Bratton G 1-0-0/0.00/1.000; Christopher Danielson G 13-12-1/4.06/.854.
Northern Lakes
Head Coach: Erik Vetsch
Section: 6A
Conference: Mid-State
2021-22 record: 15-12-0
Top returning players: Taylor Berg F 15-20-35; Christian Crutcher D 2-24-26; Logan Verville F 20-6-26; Darby Boelter F 10-12-22; Zach Ehnstrom D 9-13-22; Isaac Peterson D 4-16-20; Cullen Kratochvil F 1-3-4; Cole Anderson D 0-2-2; Nicholas Brunkhorst D 0-1-1; Kolbe Serverson F 1-3-4; Malaki McLaughlin F 1-0-0; Caden Nelson F 0-1-1; Randy Papenfuss D 1-0-1; Ethan Thomas D 0-1-1; Nigel DeSanto G 10-7-0/3.40/.893; Ethan Kunz 3-3-0/5.30/.850; Cvril Thull G 2-2-0/4.33/.875.
Prairie Centre
Head Coach: Chad Wehrman
Section: 6A
Conference: Mid-State
2021-22 record: 8-18-0
Top returning players: Eli Fletcher F 44-14-58; Jesse Williams F 8-22-30; Zac Bick F 12-13-25; Derick Sorenson F 6-5-11; Owen Christians F 4-2-6; Eric Isenbart F 0-4-4; Kyle Sayovitz D 0-4-4; Dylan Gruenes F 1-2-3; Kris Hanson D 0-2-2; Jayden Hellmann F 0-2-2; Colton Allen D 0-1-1; Joe Nedoroscik G 7-18-0/6.30/.816.
Season Outlook: The North Stars will go out and play hard each and every game. We will be very young on the back end with inexperienced defenseman and goalies. We return our top 8 forwards from a year ago and will look to be more consistent offensively.
Wadena-Deer Creek
Head Coach: Scott Woods
Section: 6A
Conference: Mid-State
2021-22 record: 14-12-0
Top returning players: Cole Woods C 25-21-46; Connor Davis W 21-20-41; Aron Sutherland W 10-24-34; Evan Lunde F 9-14-23; Dalton Moyer D 3-15-18; MJ Lunde F 8-7-15; Jaeger Pettit
D 2-12-14; Aiden Sutherland D 4-10-14; Jack Koranda F 5-7-12; Austyn Oothoudt F/D 2-6-8; Kaden Peterson D 0-1-1; Nicholas Wright F 1-0-1; Gunner Olson 12-12-0/4.15/.864.
Willmar
Head Coach: Jamie Hagen
Section: 6A
Conference: Central Lakes
2021-22 record: 5-21-1
Top returning players: Cullen Gregory F 17-7-24; Ethan Stark F 9-8-17; Aaron Fischer D 5-4-9; Dylan Staska D 1-5-6; Elijah Van Buren D 5-1-6; Henry Michelson D 2-3-5; Trenton Larson F 0-4-4; Deiken Carruthers D 1-1-2; Izac Duran D 0-1-1; Jordan Gorans F 0-1-1; Charles Swart F 0-1-1; Mason Thole G 2-7-0/5.45/.842; Braxton Heid G 1-5-0/5.67/.868.
Section 7A
Duluth Denfeld
Head Coach: Dale Jago
Section: 7A
Conference: Lake Superior
2021-22 record: 19-9-0
Top returning players: Andy Larson F 23-30-53; Kaden Postal F 14-19-33; Whittaker Heart F 10-12-22; Brady McGinn D 3-12-15; Braeden Erickson D 1-4-5; Nick McGillivray D 1-2-3;
Nolan Udd D 0-2-2; Jake Feiro F 0-1-1; Mathias MacMillan F 1-0-1; Connor Doyle G 1-1-0/3.69/.891; Martin Hoffmann G 1-0-0/4.74/.825; Peter Smith G 1-0-0/0.00/1.000.
Ely/Northeast Range
Head Coach: Jake Myers
Section: 7A
Conference: Independent
2021-22 record: 4-19-1
Top returning players: Kole Macho f 18-8-26; Drew Marolt F 17-4-21; Logan Loe F 9-11-20; Deegan Richards F 8-11-19; Jace Huntbach F 4-3-7; Jackson Hegman D 0-5-5; Alex Merriman D 0-5-5; Wes Sandy D 1-4-5; Chase Anderson F 0-3-3; Kaden Zupancich F 1-2-3; Ozzy Anderson F 1-1-2; Brady Eaton F 0-2-2; Sam Leeson F 1-1-2; Tommy Homer D 0-1-1; Garrett Rohr F 0-1-1; Ben Leeson G 0-0-0/0.00/.667.
Head Coach: Jay Hardwick
Section: 8A
Conference: Mariucci
2021-22 record: 26-4-1
Top returning players: Jayson Shaugabay F 27-54-81; Erick Comstock D 4-30-34; Murray Marvin-Cordes W 15-19-34; Carson Pilgrim F 17-14-31; Ryan Lund D 5-19-24; Gaabi Boucha F 7-3-10; Garrett Hennum F 4-4-8; Griffin Marvin F 3-0-3; Landon Thompson D 0-3-3; Peyton Sunderland F 2-0-2; Hampton Slukynsky G 26-4-1/1.59/.925.
Season Outlook: We return a solid core from last season’s runner up finish and have some new faces that will push for ice time. Depth and internal competition will make everyone better.
Ely/Northeast Range
Head Coach: Jake Myers Section: 7A
Conference: Independent
2021-22 record: 4-19-1
Top returning players: Kole Macho f 18-8-26; Drew Marolt F 17-4-21; Logan Loe F 9-11-20; Deegan Richards F 8-11-19; Jace Huntbach F 4-3-7; Jackson Hegman D 0-5-5; Alex Merriman D 0-5-5; Wes Sandy D 1-4-5; Chase Anderson F 0-3-3; Kaden Zupancich F 1-2-3; Ozzy Anderson F 1-1-2; Brady Eaton F 0-2-2; Sam Leeson F 1-1-2; Tommy Homer D 0-1-1; Garrett Rohr F 0-1-1; Ben Leeson G 0-0-0/0.00/.667.
Greenway
Head Coach: Andy Sertich
Section: 7A
Conference: Iron Range
2021-22 record: 13-12-0
Top returning players: Aden Springer F 12-11-23; Carter Cline F 7-12-19; Jacques Villeneuve F 8-7-15; Thomas Vekich F 7-6-13; Matt Hannah F 6-5-11; Jace Kammeier F 7-3-10; Caiden Carpenter 0-4-4; Beau Carlson F 1-1-2; Gino Troumbly F 1-1-2; Derek Gibeau G 1-0-0/3.31/.881; Ethan Ambel 2-0-0/2.28/.901.
Hermantown
Head Coach: Patrick Andrews
Section: 7A
Conference: Lake Superior
2021-22 record: 29-2-0
Top returning players: Kade Kohanski F 21-37-58; Wyatt Carlson W 18-13-31; Dallas Vieau F 17-12-29; George Peterson D 10-12-22; Matthew Kauppinen C 5-8-13; Will Esterbrooks D 4-5-9; Nolan Barker D 4-4-8; Joshua Kauppinen W 5-2-7; Samuel Swenson F 2-2-4; Aaron Evjen F 0-2-2; Dane Callaway G 20-2-0/1.47/.919; Garren Opsahl G 9-0-0/0.95/.913.
Season Outlook: Heading into the season the expectations for the Hawks, as always, are high as they look to repeat as State Champions in 2023. Coming off a tremendous season that saw the Hawks rack up 29 wins on their way to the school’s 4th State Championship. The Hawks will look to reload with extremely talented, and experienced players from last season’s Championship team, such as Kade Kohanski (22-40-62), Wyatt Carlson (18-14-32), Dallas Vieau (17-13-30), George Peterson (10-13-23), Matt Kauppinen (4-8-12) and Josh Kauppinen (5-3-8). Upperclassmen such as Nolan Barker, Will Esterbrooks, Drew Nelson, Sam Swenson, and others will look to give the Hawks their usual depth. River Freeman was one of the best bantams in the state last season, and Henry Peterson and Ford Skytta also come up to high school and look to give the Hawks some formidable young talent to bolster the lineup. The Hawks, who pride themselves on great team D, allowing just 1.35 goals against last season, will once again be solid in the pipes as they return two veteran goaltenders, senior Garron Opsahl (9-0 - 0.95GAA - .97SV%) set two MSHSL shutout records last season, and junior Dane Callaway (20 -2 - 1.47GAA - .919sv%) who backstopped the Hawks Championship run only giving up 4 goals in six games throughout the postseason. Hermantown has a tried and true formula of stellar team D, a tenacious, puck-owning, forecheck, and relentless pressure in all zones of the rink, if the Hawks are to repeat in 2023 you can rest assured it’s this recipe for success that again took them to the top.
Hibbing/Chisholm
Head Coach: Eric Rewertz
Section: 7A
Conference: Lake Superior
2021-22 record: 13-14-0
Top returning players: Beau Frider F 13-11-24; Christian Dickson F 6-12-18; Peyton Taylor F 8-10-18; Keeghan Fink F 8-9-17; Tristan Babich D 1-12-13; A.J. Lehman F 8-5-13; Christian Edmonds D 1-4-5; Broden Fawcett F 5-2-7; Nathan Rude D 1-4-5; Drew Anderson F 1-3-4; Jack Gabardi F 2-1-3; Blaydon McCue D 0-3-3; Logan Gietzien D 0-1-1; Brayden Boyer G 8-9-0/2.39/.906.
International Falls
Head Coach: Chad Baldwin
Section: 7A
Conference: Iron Range
2021-22 record: 8-18-0
Top returning players: Colin Kostiuk F 12-19-31; Braden Skifstad F 11-11-22; Max Dremmel F 8-13-21; Nate Dremmel F 6-13-19; Cody Joslyn D 6-12-18; Matt Wherley D 9-6-15; Cadyn Zahn D 3-9-12; Royce Allan F 9-2-11; Kaeden Rostie D 0-8-8; Jake Olson F 3-4-7; Parker Olson F 3-4-7; Jackson Reiners D 0-2-2; Brody Carlson D 0-1-1; Tyrel Shoberg G 4-4-0/3.71/.884.
Moose Lake Area
Head Coach: Chris Gamst
Section: 7A
Conference: Two Rivers
2021-22 record: 2-20-1
Top returning players: Jaxsyn Schmidt f 7-8-15; Sam Knezevich F 6-5-11; Gavin Mlaskoch F 6-4-10; Everett Gamst D 3-5-8; Peter Knezevich F 4-3-7; Ryden Anderson F 2-4-6; Dawson Fjosne F 2-4-6; Dalton Slama D 0-6-6; Jordan Bird D 1-2-3; Braden Parzy F/D 0-2-2; Max Petry F 0-2-2; Gavin Anderson F 1-0-1; Richie Balut G 1-11-0/8.47/.808
North Shore
Head Coach: Shawn Lundgren
Section: 7A
Conference: Iron Range
2021-22 record: 7-19-0
Top returning players: Jake Stadler F 10-6-16; Ryan Christiansen F 7-2-9; Braylen Hoff F 2-7-9; Greysen Peterson F/D 2-6-8; Tucker Cook F 1-4-5; Hank Bergtedt F 0-1-1; Andrew Wehrbaum F 1-0-1; Zach Bentler G 4-17-0/5.00/.877; Chase Mallory G 3-2-0/3.10/.879.
Proctor
Head Coach: Jeff Laspi
Section: 7A
Conference: Lake Superior
2021-22 record: 16-9-1
Top returning players: Carson Pavlowich D 10-12-22; Brett Bartlam F 4-10-14; Wyatt Mineheine F 10-3-13; Frank Amendola F 7-5-12; Anthony Launderville F 3-7-10; Cooper Davidson F 3-2-5; Vincent Horngren D 0-3-3; Nolan Okstad D 0-3-3; Ethan Carter F 1-0-1; A.J. Reyelts G 5-2-0/2.16/.933; Blake Imhoff G 3-0-1/1.50/.955.
Rock Ridge
Head Coach: Ben Johnson
Section: 7A
Conference: Iron Range
2021-22 record: 14-11-1
Top returning players: Dylan Hedley F 12-18-30; Isaac Flatley F 8-15-23; Kasey Lamppa F 7-14-21; Brant Tiedeman F 11-9-20; Ryan Manninen F 9-9-18; Rory Cope-Robinson F 4-8-12; Sam Troutwine D 3-4-7; Ryder Gerulli F 2-2-4; Dawson Ruedebusch F 0-4-4; Derik Dahl D 0-2-2; Grant Gerlach F 1-0-1; Griffin Dosan G 1-0-0/0.00/1.000; Wade Marsila G 3-0-0/1.33/.925; Levi Maki G 2-0-0/0.89/.933.
Section 8A
Bagley/Fosston
Head Coach: Alex Jesness
Section: 8A
Conference: Northwest
2021-22 record: 13-12-1
Top returning players: Markus Olson F 28-26-54; Brecken Levin F 18-26-44; Isaac Schermerhorn D 4-6-10; Quinten Friborg D 1-8-9; Eric Gerbracht F 3-3-6; Casey Hansen D 1-5-6; Landen Leavitt F 2-2-4: Josh Gerbracht D 1-2-3; Beau Gunderson D 2-1-3; Alex Christenson F 0-1-1; Connor Nelson F 1-0-1; Tristen Osmonson F 0-1-1; Logan Wright F 1-0-1; Kassandra Fontaine G 13-12-1/3.55/.880.
Crookston
Head Coach: Josh Hardy
Section: 8A
Conference: Mariucci
2021-22 record: 6-18-1
Top returning players: Jack Doda F 26-12-38; Alex Longoria F 9-16-25; Nathan Kelly F 5-8-13; Jackson Demarais D 1-8-9; Ashton Shockman F 5-2-7; Ty Larson D 3-3-6; Carter Trudeau 3-3-6; Zach Tahran F 1-4-5; Kadin Edwards F 2-2-4; Thor Harbott D 1-3-4; Blake Melsa D 1-3-4; Jackson Reese F 2-0-2; Jaren Bailey G 6-18-1/6.39/.847.
Detroit Lakes
Head Coach: Ben Noah
Section: 8A
Conference: Mid-State
2021-22 record: 19-5-2
Top returning players: Jacob Thomas D 9-25-34; Cole Larson F 10-21-31; Cooper Moore F 10-11-21; Carter Bellefeuille F 8-12-20; Ben Hines F 11-9-20; Cole Deraney F 7-11-18; Riley Engum F 5-9-14; Tommy Suckert D 1-12-13; Aiden Kennedy D 2-7-9; Jack Turner D 2-5-7; Grady Kirschner F 0-2-2; Chase Kukowski F 1-1-2; Tyler Ostlie F 1-1-2; Breck Winter F 2-0-2; Isaac Chiodo D 1-0-1; Chaz Eckhoff G 1-0-0/0.00/1.000; Josh Mack G 8-0-0/1.12/.941.
Season Outlook: The Laker’s have been in a massive rebuild for the last 3 seasons under their current coaching staff, making noticeable improvements year after year. While changing their culture, the way they play, and becoming extremely active in their community, they finally have a team that feels like a real contender. Loaded with senior returners and coming off of a 19 win season, the Lakers feel they can contend for a section championship in Section 8A. The Lakers found themselves as a 3 seed heading into the section playoffs last season, only to fall to Thief River Falls in the semi-finals. If the Lakers want to complete that next step in their program, they will have to set their sites on reaching a Section Final this season.
East Grand Forks
Head Coach: Tyler Palmiscno
Section: 8A
Conference: Mariucci
2021-22 record: 9-18-0
Top returning players: Brock Shultz F 14-20-34; Grady Magner D 9-19-28; Caleb Schmiedeberg F 8-10-18; Sam Frost D 3-11-14; Landon Jamieson F 5-8-13; Cole Bies D 1-8-9; Jace Fore F 1-5-6; Sam Schumacher F 1-5-6; Landon Woidtke D 1-3-4; Cam Kofstad F 0-3-3;
Cullen Schmaltz D 1-2-3; Chance Moe F 1-0-1; Gage Seydel F 1-0-1; Chase Mero G 6-11-0/4.01/.832; Lucas Wavra G 3-6-0/4.56/.813.
Kittson County Central
Head Coach: Robert Carr
Section: 8A
Conference: Northwest
2021-22 record: 8-16-1
Top returning players: Tyler Hennen F 38-35-73; Hayden Olsonawski D 6-17-23; Ethan Hanson D 1-9-10; Gavin Johnson D 1-4-5; Morgan Muir F 0-3-3; Gus Gunnarson Elijah Swanson D 2-0-2; Izzy Pedrza F 0-1-1; Jameson Turner G 7-12-1/4.56/.871; Isaac Lindegard G 1-4-0/5.95/.829.
Lake Of The Woods
Head Coach: Don Krause
Section: 8A
Conference: Northwest
2021-22 record: 13-12-1
Top returning players: Charlie Eck F 13-10-23; Randy Wood F 7-10-17; Cole Cook F 4-4-8; Evan Paschlee D 1-7-8; Jordan Kvernen D 2-4-6; Nick Tiboni F 1-0-1; Jayce Lucek G 0-0-0/2.59/.889.
Park Rapids Area
Head Coach: Bill Moore/Derek Ricke
Section: 8A
Conference: Mid-State
2021-22 record: 11-15-1
Top returning players: Joey Hillukka F 13-21-34; Jeron Pinoniemi F 8-9-17; Quincy Jantz F 5-7-12; Parker Vinge F 3-5-8; Connor Hanson D 3-4-7; Coby Hagen D 2-4-6; Joshua Hillukka F 1-4-5; Reed Sharp F 1-3-4; Wyatt Tischer F 1-3-4; Shad Torola F 3-1-4; Eli Eischens D 1-0-1; Wyatt Hegg F 1-0-1; Sawyer Torkelson G 7-13-1/4.02/.884.
Red Lake Falls
Head Coach: Trevor Page
Section: 8A
Conference: Northwest
2021-22 record: 17-8-1
Top returning players: Evan Girdler F 34-43-77; Brock Seeger F/D 16-27-43; Blake Breiland F 19-18-37; Gavin Girdler F 6-15-21; Carson Erickson F 10-5-15; Brock Knott D 0-8-8; Blake Audette F 1-2-3; Jackson Hoefer D 1-2-3; Jace Seeger F 0-2-2; Ashtin Fredrickson G 7-4-1/2.76/.884; Pacey Struthers G 10-4-0/3.13/.875.
Thief River Falls
Head Coach: Tim Bergland
Section: 8A
Conference: Mariucci
2021-22 record: 16-12-0
Top returning players: Tysen Loeffler F/D 22-20-42; Max Arlt F 9-13-22; Jace Erickson D 4-17-21; Braydin Lund F 10-11-21; Jonah Lunsetter F 2-3-5; Tucker Howe D 0-4-4.
Warroad
Head Coach: Jay Hardwick
Section: 8A
Conference: Mariucci
2021-22 record: 26-4-1
Top returning players: Jayson Shaugabay F 27-54-81; Erick Comstock D 4-30-34; Murray Marvin-Cordes W 15-19-34; Carson Pilgrim F 17-14-31; Ryan Lund D 5-19-24; Gaabi Boucha F 7-3-10; Garrett Hennum F 4-4-8; Griffin Marvin F 3-0-3; Landon Thompson D 0-3-3; Peyton Sunderland F 2-0-2; Hampton Slukynsky G 26-4-1/1.59/.925.
Season Outlook: We return a solid core from last season’s runner up finish and have some new faces that will push for ice time. Depth and internal competition will make everyone better.
Tag(s): State Of Hockey