Minnesota Girls Hockey State Tournament Opens With Dominant Wins

The 2025 Minnesota state high school girls hockey tournament is currently taking place at the Xcel Energy Center, featuring intense competition among the top sixteen teams. In the Class A quarterfinals, the No. 2-seeded Orono Spartans dominated the No. 7 Fergus Falls Otters with a 9-0 victory, highlighted by a hat trick from Maddy Kimbrel. The No. 3-seeded Warroad Warriors also advanced, defeating the No. 6 Marshall Tigers 2-0, setting the stage for a semifinal face-off against Orono. Warroad is aiming for a historic fourth consecutive championship, facing tough competition from top-seeded Dodge County, who took a prior win over Orono this season. The tournament showcases many talented players, including Ms. Hockey finalists and standout goalies, indicating a high level of skill and competition. With quarterfinals continuing through Thursday and championship games on Saturday, the excitement is building as teams vie for the title.