David La Vaque
Reporter
High school sportsLa Vaque previously spent 18 months covering high school sports at the Woodbury Bulletin. La Vaque has written frequently about Minnesota State High School League news, football, hockey, lacrosse and track and field. A native of St. Paul, La Vaque lives in Woodbury. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Communication Studies, Rhetoric and Applied Business. La Vaque is researching a book on the history of the Minnesota state high school hockey tournament. In his free time, he enjoys running and biking and listening to music.
Latest from David La Vaque
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The Minnesota Top 25, the Star Tribune’s statewide, class-crossing ranking of high school boys hockey teams
The last five squads are shuffled this week, with no change near the top.
January 23, 2025
High Schools
The Minnesota Top 25, the Star Tribune’s statewide, class-crossing ranking of high school girls hockey teams
The list is shuffled only slightly this week as programs and the season progress toward the postseason.
January 23, 2025
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The most surprising girls hockey teams this season
From the Twin Cities to greater Minnesota, these teams have drawn notice from coaches and writer David La Vaque.
January 22, 2025
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Hall of Fame goalie and Edina hockey coach Willard Ikola dies at 92
Ikola passed away Monday evening, according to Edina High School officials. In 33 years, he led the program to eight state championships and 19 state tournament appearances.
January 21, 2025
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Boys hockey: Meet the early favorites for Mr. Hockey and Goalie of the Year
See who made reporter David La Vaque's short list for the coveted high school hockey awards.
January 19, 2025
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Girls hockey: Minnetonka is new No. 1 in Star Tribune's Minnesota Top 25 following win over Edina
A victory over then-No. 1 Centennial/Spring Lake Park lifted Holy Angels into the top five.
January 16, 2025
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Boys hockey: As strength of schedule dips in January, Minnesota Top 25 is only slightly adjusted
Moorhead, Hill-Murray, St. Thomas Academy and Edina remain the top four teams. Monticello dropped from the top five after a loss to St. Cloud Cathedral.
January 15, 2025
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She's arguably Minnesota’s best girls hockey player ... and as anti-spotlight as can be
Mercury Bischoff, a Minnesota State Mankato-bound standout, leads Minnesota in goals and is sixth in history in points. She’ll likely be a Ms. Hockey Award finalist but said, "It’s not like it’s top of mind.”
January 14, 2025
High Schools
Boys hockey: Meet the early favorites for Mr. Hockey and Goalie of the Year
See who made reporter David La Vaque's short list for the coveted high school hockey awards.
January 19, 2025
High Schools
Girls hockey: Minnetonka is new No. 1 in Star Tribune's Minnesota Top 25 following win over Edina
A victory over then-No. 1 Centennial/Spring Lake Park lifted Holy Angels into the top five.
January 16, 2025
High Schools
Boys hockey: As strength of schedule dips in January, Minnesota Top 25 is only slightly adjusted
Moorhead, Hill-Murray, St. Thomas Academy and Edina remain the top four teams. Monticello dropped from the top five after a loss to St. Cloud Cathedral.
January 15, 2025
High Schools
She's arguably Minnesota’s best girls hockey player ... and as anti-spotlight as can be
Mercury Bischoff, a Minnesota State Mankato-bound standout, leads Minnesota in goals and is sixth in history in points. She’ll likely be a Ms. Hockey Award finalist but said, "It’s not like it’s top of mind.”
January 14, 2025