David La Vaque

Matthew Volkman’s third goal of the game came in OT after the top-ranked Pioneers wiped out a two-goal lead.

Second seed Stillwater, with goalie Cal Conway off MSHSL suspension, will face Andover, a state champ not long ago but a 15-13 seventh seed this season.

Going into the state tournament, here’s where Minnesota’s best teams fall in line.

Sixteen boys hockey teams have a chance to win a state title. But they must first get past the first round.

This season John Hirschfeld became St. Cloud Cathedral’s career assists and scoring leader. Entering the Section 5 championship game, he had scored 223 career points.

Writers David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen pick which teams advance to the semifinals, the championship game and the eventual victor.

The Spuds' Mason Kraft equaled John Mayasich with four first-period goals, but the Ponies made it close by the end.

Given to Minnesota’s top seniors, Kraft led Moorhead to the Class 2A state championship while Gabriel recorded a state record-tying 18th career shutout.

Randolph, who owns the most career victories as a Minnesota high school boys hockey coach with 727, led the team to the Class 1A quarterfinals this season.

Also, Hopkins sophomore Erma Walker plays a part in girls basketball state history.