Moorhead Spuds Returning to State Hockey Tournament

Spuds Hockey team celebrates 8-1 Section Championship win, March 2, 2023
Spuds Hockey team celebrates 8-1 Section Championship win, March 2, 2023

EAST GRAND FORKS (WDAY) - The Moorhead boys hockey team will return to St Paul to compete in the Minnesota State Hockey Tournament after defeating Roseau in the Section Championship, Thursday.

After going up 2-0 in the first period, the Spuds dominated the second period with four additional goals and cruised to an easy 8-1 win. Aaron Reierson tallied 4 goals in the game, while Kai Weigel stopped 25 of 26 shots in net.

After starting the season 9-9, the Spuds have now won 10 straight heading into the State Tournament next week.