The 2025 Minnesota high school boys hockey state tournament kicked off on Wednesday, March 5, at the Xcel Energy Center with the Class 1A quarterfinals. Here’s a recap of the day’s games and scores.
Three teams advanced to the semifinals: St. Cloud Cathedral, Orono, and Hibbing/Chisholm. In the top matchup, St. Cloud Cathedral edged Mahtomedi 3-0 behind goalie Keaton LeGrande’s 24 saves and forward Joey Gillespie’s two goals, including a short-handed score.
Orono outlasted Northfield 8-2 with clinical chances despite being outshooting their opponents 23-21. Hibbing/Chisholm dominated Luverne 7-0 to move on to the semifinals. East Grand Forks also advanced 3-0 against Northern Lakes, thanks to its strong special teams and penalty kill.
The teams will play again on Friday to determine the state champions. Stay tuned for updates and recaps throughout the tournament.
Source: https://www.si.com/high-school/minnesota/minnesota-high-school-boys-hockey-state-tournament-day-1-scores-recaps-live-updates-3-5-2025-01jnk6s181c6