The Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament concluded on March 8, 2025, with six championship and consolation games across both Class 1A and Class 2A divisions. Here’s a complete recap of all the action from the Xcel Energy Center and 3M Arena at Mariucci.
## Class 1A Championship Game
**East Grand Forks 2, St. Cloud Cathedral 1**
*Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul*
In a thrilling Class 1A Championship game, East Grand Forks captured the state title with a narrow 2-1 victory over St. Cloud Cathedral. The Green Wave managed to score just enough goals to claim their first state championship, holding off a determined Cathedral squad. This low-scoring affair showcased excellent goaltending and defense from both teams, with East Grand Forks making the most of their scoring opportunities. St. Cloud Cathedral fought valiantly but came up just short of the state title.
## Class 2A Championship Game
**Moorhead 7, Stillwater 6**
*Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul*
In an absolutely thrilling Class 2A Championship game, Moorhead defeated Stillwater 7-6 in what will go down as one of the most exciting state championship games in recent memory. The Spuds and Ponies combined for 13 goals in a back-and-forth offensive explosion. Moorhead managed to score just enough to claim their state championship, with both teams showcasing incredible offensive firepower. This high-scoring affair featured multiple lead changes and outstanding individual performances from both squads. Stillwater fought until the final buzzer but came up just short of the state title in this instant classic.
## Class 1A Third Place Game
**Orono 5, Hibbing/Chisholm 1**
*Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul*
Orono secured third place in the Class 1A State Tournament with a convincing 5-1 victory over Hibbing/Chisholm. The Spartans dominated the game, outscoring their opponents by four goals to claim the bronze medal. This strong finish caps off an impressive tournament run for Orono, who showed their offensive depth throughout the game. Hibbing/Chisholm fought hard but couldn’t match Orono’s scoring pace in this consolation game.
## Class 2A Third Place Game
**Edina 4, St. Thomas Academy 3**
*Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul*
In the most competitive third place battle of the day, Edina edged St. Thomas Academy 4-3 in a back-and-forth affair. The Hornets managed to outscore the Cadets in what was a high-tempo, offensive showcase. Both teams traded goals throughout the contest, with Edina ultimately prevailing by a single goal. St. Thomas Academy pushed Edina to the limit but fell just short of claiming third place.
## Class 1A Consolation Championship
**Northfield 4, Northern Lakes 0**
*3M Arena at Mariucci, Minneapolis*
Northfield delivered a dominant performance, blanking Northern Lakes 4-0 to capture the Class 1A Consolation Championship. The Raiders’ goaltender posted a shutout while the offense provided plenty of support with four goals. This victory gives Northfield a strong finish to their tournament appearance, showcasing both their defensive prowess and offensive capabilities. Northern Lakes was unable to find the back of the net against Northfield’s stingy defense.
## Class 2A Consolation Championship
**Shakopee 4, Lakeville South 0**
*3M Arena at Mariucci, Minneapolis*
Shakopee put on an impressive display, shutting out Lakeville South 4-0 to win the Class 2A Consolation Championship. The Sabers’ balanced attack and stellar goaltending proved too much for Lakeville South to handle. This victory represents a strong bounce-back performance for Shakopee after their semifinal loss, showing their resilience and depth. Lakeville South was unable to generate enough offense against Shakopee’s defensive system.
## Tournament Wrap-Up
The 2025 Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament concluded with memorable performances across all divisions. East Grand Forks claimed their first Class 1A state title, while Moorhead captured the Class 2A championship in dramatic fashion. The tournament showcased the depth and talent of Minnesota high school hockey, with several games providing thrilling finishes and outstanding individual performances.
*Final results from March 8, 2025 – Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament*