2026 Mr. Hockey Hopefuls
I have some spare time between Championships down at the X… This list is my starting point for 2026 Mr. Hockey. I’ll be adding to it during the off season. While rumors are already circulating…
Articles by Michael Sonday
Top Talent Zac Zimmerman Shines for Moorhead
Zac Zimmerman is proving why he’s one of the top talents in Minnesota High School Hockey as he’s been electric for Moorhead. Of course, he delivered a heroic performance in the Semifinals against Edina, scoring…
Cal Conway Rises to the Challenge, Proving His Place Among the Top Goalies in the Nation
After a somewhat unconventional season, Cal Conway of Stillwater has stayed mentally tough, leading the Ponies to the State Tournament and now to the State Championship. Despite missing a portion of the season due to…
Cole Bies Emerges as the Hero with Two Third-Period Goals in East Grand Forks’ 7-5 Win Over Hibbing
In a thrilling comeback, Cole Bies delivered a dramatic third-period performance that propelled East Grand Forks to a 7-5 victory over Hibbing, earning the team a spot in the Class A Championship. Bies scored twice…
Mason Kraft’s Clutch Four-Goal Frenzy Rescues Moorhead in Thrilling 7-4 Comeback
On a night when Moorhead didn’t have their ‘A’ game, captain Mason Kraft took charge, leading his team to a thrilling 7-4 comeback win over Lakeville South with a four-goal performance. Kraft left everything on…
Stillwater’s Brody Dustin’s All-Around Dominance Drives Stillwater to Quarterfinal Victory
Stillwater delivered a dominant 5-0 victory over Andover in Class AA Quarterfinal action at the 2025 Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament, and a key factor in the win was the outstanding play of Brody…
Swanson Shines: Tate’s Dynamic Playmaking Fuels Hibbing’s Offense
Tate Swanson came out firing for Hibbing, setting the tone early with a strong drive to the net that resulted in a goal. From there, he didn’t slow down, consistently attacking the slot and keeping…
Freshman Bo Schmidt Shines Bright in State Tournament Opener
Bo Schmidt was turning heads during Day 1 of the State Tournament. The freshman forward played a key role in helping St. Cloud Cathedral secure a 3-0 win over Mahtomedi, showcasing a combination of strength,…
Shakopee: A Bright Future After a Historic State Tournament Berth
Shakopee High School’s hockey team is making its first-ever Class AA appearance in the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament, marking a historic milestone for the program. But this achievement may only be the beginning,…
Whitaker Rewertz: A New Hibbing Legend
Freshman defenseman Whitaker Rewertz has become a local legend in Hibbing. Rewertz etched his name in Hibbing hockey history by scoring the game-winning overtime goal to send the Blue Jackets to the Minnesota State High…