Minnesota’s best two teams will battle for the big-school championship

From Alex Goligoski to Brock Nelson, Jim Paulsen’s list recognizes players that hail from northern Minnesota, but also the select few that put St. Cloud and Luverne on the hockey map.

Moorhead and Minnetonka will play for the big-school title Saturday, while Hibbing/Chisholm will face Warroad in the other championship game.

Two goals from Max Cullen helped Moorhead move past Lakeville South in the Class 2A state quarterfinals Thursday, March 5 at Grand Casino Arena.

Strib Varsity’s selection of the state’s top 25 players from the 2025-26 season across both classifications is based on stats, input from coaches and impact on rosters.

Strib Varsity writers Olivia Hicks and Jim Paulsen offer their predictions on which boys hockey teams take home the Class 2A and Class 1A titles.

The Class 1A and 2A state tournaments will run from Wednesday, March 4, to Saturday, March 7.

Bergeson, a Mr. Hockey finalist, talks with the Star Tribune’s Michael Rand on his Daily Delivery podcast about his hockey journey.

Follow along as teams across Minnesota qualify for the boys hockey state tournament March 4-7 at Grand Casino Arena.

Bode McConnell secured Edina’s ticket to state with a hat trick in a 3-1 win over Wayzata.