Boys hockey finals recap: The details from two championship games
Read on for the day's three stars, final attendance and all the numbers you need.
By David La Vaque,
Star Tribune,
and
Heather Rule
March 12, 2023 at 4:00AM
![Mahtomedi forward Jonathon Grove (9) holds his team's championship trophy Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. Warroad and Mahtomedi faced off in the Class 1A boys hockey state tournament championship game. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/OQ6FU4PWSPJMHAKAUKGZ3KIGZA.jpg?&w=712)
- Jonny Grove, Mahtomedi senior: Scored the championship-winning goal in double overtime, his 12th goal of the season.
- Charlie Drage, Mahtomedi senior: Scored a hat trick, his second of the season, in the third period to eventually tie the game with 1:20 remaining in regulation.
- Ashton Schultz, Minnetonka sophomore: His game-winning goal was his 14th goal of the season and also his first in five games.
By the numbers
52
Goals this season for Warroad junior top-line center Carson Pilgrim, with three coming in the championship game.
7
Hat tricks for Pilgrim this season, with two in the state tournament and one in each of Warroad's two games against Mahtomedi this season.
3
Overtime games in the Class 1A state tournament this year.
18
Edina/Edina East championship game appearances. The Hornets are 14-4.
6
Goals allowed by Warroad, a season high. The Warriors' previous season high was four goals.
2
Goals for Warroad junior Peyton Sunderland this season, both coming in the state tournament.
2
State championships in two title game appearances for Mahtomedi in 14 tournament trips. Both wins came in overtime.
2
Consecutive Class 1A runner-up finishes for Warroad.
0
Leads Mahtomedi had in the title game, until it scored the overtime winner.
3
Two-goal deficits Mahtomedi faced against Warroad before tying the game with 1:20 left in regulation.
1
Loss for Warroad this season, in the state title game.
46
Saves Saturday for Mahtomedi junior goaltender Charlie Brandt, a season high. He made 12 saves in the overtime periods.
Attendance
Class 1A
Wednesday early: 4,539
Wednesday night: 5,380
Friday: 12,494
Saturday: 9,512
Class 2A
Thursday early: 18,989
Thursday night: 19,241
Friday: 20,982
Saturday: 19,942
about the writers
David La Vaque
Star Tribune
Heather Rule
Six players plus head coach Garrett Raboin and assistant coach Ben Gordon are from Minnesota. The tournament’s games will be televised starting Monday.
