Hat trick powers Anoka-Rogers 12A to early win 

With dawn only an hour past, the Royal Tornadoes of Anoka-Rogers scored early and often to kick off day two with a 5-1 win over Dodge County. Lucy Skoglund ran point on the win for Anoka-Rogers, scoring the day's first hat trick with two goals in the first period and one in the second. Allie Cederstrand and Brooklyn Hall also scored in the win. 

Bismarck continues to carry the mantle for the Flickertail State

On the surface, the North Dakota boys' hockey scene runs through Grand Forks, from youth to college. The Grand Forks Aviators youth program is consistently one of the best in the country, and the state boys' state hockey title is routinely decided between Red River and Central high schools. 

On the girls' side, the state's most recent power programs lie further south on the Red River in Fargo. Fargo Davies and the North/South co-op have won the last four girls' state championships. But before the state's most populous city took over, the dominant girls' program resided in the North Dakota capital. 

The Bismarck Blizzard co-op program is credited with nine state championships since 2003, including a six-year run of consecutive titles from 2015-2020. 

This year's Bismarck Capitals 15A program appears poised to continue the proud tradition of girls' hockey in the home of the Garrison Dam. 

The Capitals are currently 2-0 in Danglefest play, slipping past Edina White 3-2 on Saturday before thumping Rosemount 6-1 on Sunday. Elliana Mattson is the team's scoring leader, totaling three goals and seven points through two games.

Alivia Rask and Lydia Fylling have three points apiece for the Capitals, who will face Minnesota's (arguably) top 15A team, Chaska/Chanhassen, in the semifinals on Monday afternoon. 

Kaylee Augdahl introduces herself to Danglefest 

This year's tournament has featured a bevy of two-goal games from players. While impressive, two goals don't have a moniker - it's not a hat trick, nor is it a famed "Texas Hatty," which refers to a four-goal performance. 

West Fargo's Kaylee Augdahl earned her Lone Star stripes on Sunday, popping four pucks into Forest Lake's net in a 6-3 victory over the Rangers. Augdahl's four goals are tops amongst all 15A skaters. 

10A Semifinals 

Minnetonka vs. Edina Green 

Friendly foes Minnetonka and Edina Green will go head-to-head in the first 10A semifinal. Minnetonka has skated to a 2-0 win over Grand Rapids/Greenway and a 4-0 win over Blaine thus far. The Skippers are led in scoring by Claire Vogt and Ellie Nash, each of whom has three points through two games. Goaltender Alexandra Arden has not allowed a goal in six periods. 

Edina Green blanked Woodbury 3-0 in game one and then edged Duluth 3-2 in game two, scoring twice in the third period and holding off a late charge from the Icebreakers. Lesley Doan and Cecilia Murphy have two points apiece for the Hornets, and goaltender Isabella Kapsen has played well between the pipes. 

Centennial/Spring Lake Park vs. White Bear Lake 

The Cougars topped Thunder Bay 5-0 and Chaska/Chanhassen 4-1 to earn a place in the semifinals. Madelyn Wiedewitsch has been the primary driver of offense so far for the Cougars, scoring four of the team’s nine goals.

Like Minnetonka, White Bear Lake has yet to allow a goal this weekend after wins over Bloomington Jefferson (6-0) and Edina White (4-0). Lydia Docken paces the Bears with three points, followed by Paisley Johnson and Piper Wickland with two points apiece. 

12A Semifinals 

Edina vs. Chaska/Chanhassen 

Edina raced out to a 13-0 win over Minot before beating Blaine 4-1 on Sunday. Leighton Kragness and Tessa Cohen combined for 13 points in the two victories, and 11 players tallied points for the Hornets. In direct contrast to the unchallenged Hornets,

Chaska/Chanhassen clawed its way to a 3-1 win over Rochester and a 3-2 win over Rosemount. The Stormhawks have six players with two points after two games, and goaltender Lydia Thunberg has turned in two outstanding performances.

Minnetonka vs. Anoka-Rogers 

It’s been a pair of nail-biters for Minnetonka so far, with the Skippers slipping past Centennial/Spring Lake Park 1-0 and then eking out a 4-3 win over future Lake Conference rival Wayzata. Annie Moos and Piper Grinsteinner have combined to score four of the team’s five goals, with Gianna Bray scoring the other. 

Anoka-Rogers trounced Dodge County 5-1 on Sunday morning, then broke out the popcorn for a dramatic victory over Eden Prairie. The Royal Tornadoes took the Eagles to a shootout before escaping with the 2-1 win. Lucy Skoglund leads the Royal Tornadoes with four points. 

15A Semifinals

Chaska/Chanhassen vs. Bismarck  

What’s the opposite of tough sledding? Soft sledding? Because that’s been Chaska/Chanhassen’s Danglefest experience so far. The Stormhawks hung 10 on Brainerd/Little Falls in a 10-1 victory, then shut out Mounds View-Irondale 5-0. There is a bevy of scoring options for the Stormhawks, but the current leader is Audrey Nichols, with three goals and nine points. 

Bismarck has been a pleasant story this weekend, edging Edina White 3-2 before cruising past Rosemount 6-1. Elliana Mattson recorded a hat trick against the Irish, leading the Capitals into the semifinals with seven points.

Grand Rapids/Greenway vs. Wayzata  

A mainstay in semifinal (and championship) games at the Danglefest, Grand Rapids/Greenway marches into tomorrow’s final four with wins over North Wright County (2-1) and Roseville/Mahtomedi (3-1). Brooklyn Troumbly and Vaya Williams lead the Lightning with two points each. 

Wayzata blanked Forest Lake 6-0 and downed Eden Prairie 4-1 to advance to the semifinal round. In the same vein as GRG, the Trojans have two leading scorers tied at the top of the roster. Ava Hillman and Isla Frys each have four points through two games.