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Moorhead Dominates Bemidji to Secure Section Title

Moorhead is heading back to the Minnesota State Tournament after a commanding 8-1 victory over Bemidji in the Section 8AA Championship. The Spuds wasted no time setting the tone, scoring just eight seconds into the game and never looking back.

Game Recap

First Period: Moorhead jumped out to an early 3-0 lead, with Evan Wanner scoring just :08 into the game, followed by Zac Zimmerman and another tally from Wanner later in the period. The Spuds controlled the pace, outshooting Bemidji 8-5.
Second Period: Bemidji found some life with a goal from Briggs Knott at 1:12, but Moorhead quickly responded as Brooks Cullen extended the lead to 4-1 heading into the third.
Third Period: The floodgates opened for Moorhead, as they put the game away with four goals. Cullen struck twice more to complete a hat trick, while Mason Kraft and Zimmerman added insurance tallies.

Key Performers

Brooks Cullen (Moorhead): 3G, 0A, 3PTS
Zac Zimmerman (Moorhead): 2G, 2A, 4PTS
Mason Kraft (Moorhead): 1G, 3A, 4PTS
Evan Wanner (Moorhead): 2G, 0A, 2PTS
Shots: Moorhead 39, Bemidji 10
Special Teams: Moorhead 2-for-4, Bemidji 0-for-2

Moorhead’s Road to State

The Spuds return to the Class AA State Tournament looking to bring home a championship. With depth scoring and a solid defensive core, they’ll be a dangerous team to watch in St. Paul.

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