Proctor / Hermantown following up on perfection

After losing 10 seniors to graduation, Mirage look to defend their title

When senior Alyssa Watkins scored the goal to clinch the 2021 state championship in an intense, 3-2 double overtime victory over Gentry Academy, the Proctor/Hermantown Mirage had secured the program’s first girls state hockey title. And while it was a source of pride to end the year on, the win didn’t come without controversy.

A brand new Breck

Mustangs seek a fresh perspective and a change in culture after a tough 2021

After three consecutive years of winning the 1A state championship, the Breck Mustangs were put to the test last year when they struggled after a sudden change in coaching. Now with only six returning players Breck captains have a lot on their plate

Zavoral has it all

Benilde-St. Margaret’s senior Mary Zavoral preps for her last season as a Red Knight

Senior forward Mary Zavoral of Benilde-St. Margret’s has caught the eye of many with her speed and scoring ability, which landed her a Division I spot on the University of St. Thomas’ women’s hockey team next year.

North Star

Grand Rapids / Greenway freshman forward Mercury Bischoff lights it up for the Lightning

Freshman forward Mercury Bischoff of Grand Rapids High School is much more than a 14-year-old hockey phenom; she’s a funny, hard working and adventurous multi-sport athlete.

Mirage, Warriors look set to battle

There is no shortage of metro area teams ready to contend for a state title in '21-22, but the teams to beat in Class A still reside up north, with defending champion Proctor/Hermantown and two-time champion Warroad atop our Class 1A pre-season rankings.

Skippers set sail for a title

The Edina Hornets enter the 2021-22 girls hockey season as defending state champions, with aspirations of defending their title and winning a fifth championship in six years. But the Minnetonka Skippers appear to be in great position to win it all and dethrone their long-standing west suburb rivals.