URGENT UPDATE: The highly anticipated Minnesota high school hockey championships are set to unfold today, with top-seeded teams vying for glory in both Class AA and Class A. The action kicks off with the Class A championship at noon, followed by the Class AA showdown at 7 PM, taking place in St. Paul.
In the Class A final, Hibbing/Chisholm aims for its first title as a co-op team, having previously secured championships in 1952 and 1973. They come off a hard-fought semifinal victory against Mahtomedi, winning 4-2. Their opponent, the Warroad Warriors, striving for their fifth title since the tournament’s inception in 1945, won their semifinal against Delano with a score of 6-3. Notably, Warroad previously captured their last championship in 2005 against Totino Grace.
In the Class AA matchup, Minnetonka, the No. 1 seed, seeks its third championship title after winning in 2018 and 2023. They reached today’s game after a thrilling overtime victory over Rosemount, finishing 4-3. Their opponent, Moorhead, is looking to defend their title from last year and secure only their second championship, having been runners-up eight times. The Spuds advanced by defeating Edina 3-1 in their semifinal.
This year’s tournament features intense rivalries and rich histories. Earlier this season, Hibbing/Chisholm topped Warroad 4-2 in a regular-season matchup, adding an extra layer of excitement to their championship clash.
As fans gear up for these thrilling games, you can catch all the action through the tournament livestream available online. The stakes are high, and the atmosphere is electric as teams prepare to battle for their place in Minnesota hockey history.
Stay tuned for updates as the games progress, and be part of the excitement as these young athletes strive for greatness on the ice!
