Boys Hockey: Northern Lakes Lightning Strikes Down Willmar Cardinals in Semis

Boys hockey: Northern Lakes Lightning strikes down Willmar Cardinals in semis

ST. CLOUD — For the second straight season, the Willmar boys hockey team played spoiler in the Section 6A playoffs by reaching the semifinals. The 2025 season ended in the semis with a loss to Alexandria. Willmar didn’t want that result to repeat itself on Saturday night against Northern Lakes. “We’re playing some good hockey and building some momentum leading into sections heading into that first game against Fergus Falls,” said Cardinals head…

Top-seeded Sartell hammers Little Falls, advances to Section 6A boys hockey championship game

ST. CLOUD — The top line for the Sartell boys hockey team had another big night and the top-seeded Sabres defeated fourth-seeded Little Falls, 5-1, in the Section 6A semifinals on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Dave Torrey Arena. With the win, the Sabres (24-3) advance to the section championship game. Sartell will second-seeded Northern Lakes (16-10-1) at 7 p.m. Feb. 26, at Municipal Athletic Complex. The Lightning are ranked No. 15 in the last Let's Pl…