Depth shines through for Warroad in Section 8A title win over Detroit Lakes

Can’t tame the beast: No. 1 Warroad suffocates No. 3 Detroit Lakes with depth in Section 8A finale

DETROIT LAKES — When the horn rang, signalling the end of the third period of the Section 8A final Thursday Night, the Warroad players launched their helmets into the air – the Warriors were kings of 8A once again. Watching in the distance was Detroit Lakes. The Lakers showed a certain sadness on their faces, knowing that a program-defining season had come to an end, behind a 3-0 defeat. As the celebrations continued at Ralph Engelstad Arena, th…

Depth shines through for Warroad in Section 8A title win over Detroit Lakes

THIEF RIVER FALLS — Big moments came from unexpected places for Warroad in its biggest game of the year thus far. A sudden substitution in net and a senior forward’s second goal of the year highlighted the Warriors' fifth Section 8A title in seven years. Backup goalie Patrick Kennedy came to the rink ready if needed, but never expected to see the ice. Nevertheless, he showed up to preserve a section-clinching shutout. “I warmed up and was ready …