Dodge County Boys Hockey Season Preview 2026-27

Dodge County put together one of the best seasons in Section 1A last year, finishing 19-10-1, winning the Section 1A title over Northfield, and advancing to the State Class 1A Tournament before falling to Hibbing/Chisholm in the quarterfinal and St. Cloud Cathedral in the consolation semifinal. It was a season to be proud of — but it leaned heavily on a senior class that’s now graduating, led by one of the most productive scorers in the section.

Players Lost to Graduation

Dodge County graduates eight seniors, and the group includes the engine of last season’s offense.

Gabe Coshenet (F) is by far the biggest loss. Coshenet led the team — and was among the most productive players in the section — with 31 goals, 33 assists and 64 points in 30 games, adding 7 power-play goals, 8 power-play assists, 2 short-handed goals and 5 game-winners. Replacing that level of production in one offseason is close to impossible; the more realistic goal will be spreading his workload across multiple returning players.

Dylan Allen (F) also graduates after a strong season, posting 7 goals and 9 assists for 16 points, including a power-play goal and 2 game-winners.

Cooper Bebee (D) was a key piece on the blue line, finishing with 4 goals and 11 assists for 15 points — tops among departing defensemen — while adding a power-play goal, 6 power-play assists, a short-handed goal and a short-handed assist.

Cohen McNeilus (F) adds 5 goals and 6 assists for 11 points, while Jeremiah Peterson-Gordon (D) contributes 4 goals and 5 assists for 9 points in 18 games, with 3 power-play goals.

Evan Hain (F) and Isiah Holtermann (F) round out the departing forward group with 8- and 6-point seasons. Hain added 2 power-play goals and a game-winner, while Holtermann chipped in a power-play assist.

In net, Dodge County does not lose a goaltender to graduation — both Wes Wegner and Parker Kinsley return, which is a significant advantage heading into next season.

Returning Players for 2026-27

This is where the story gets exciting for Dodge County. The Bulldogs’ No. 2 and No. 3 scorers from last season are both underclassmen, and they combined for nearly as many points as Coshenet did by himself.

Top Returning Scorers

Camryn Koch (F), a junior next season, returns as one of the most dynamic offensive players in the section, posting 20 goals and 28 assists for 48 points in 30 games — second on the entire team last season. Koch also racked up 10 power-play assists and 4 game-winning goals.

Nolan Steele (F), a sophomore next season, matched Koch’s 48-point total almost shot for shot as a true freshman, finishing with 19 goals and 29 assists in 30 games. Steele also led the team with 6 power-play goals and added 7 power-play assists. A freshman producing at a near-two-point-per-game pace is a massive building block for this program.

Landen Gunderson (F), a junior next season, returns after a 17-point season (9 goals, 8 assists) that included 2 game-winners.

Peter LaRock (F), a junior next season, adds 6 goals and 8 assists for 14 points, with a power-play goal, a power-play assist and a game-winner.

Among returning defensemen, Maxwell Hain posted 2 goals and 5 assists for 7 points with a game-winner, while Braylon Fredrickson added 1 goal and 4 assists for 5 points, and Sawyer Young matched that with 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points, including a power-play goal and a short-handed assist.

Returning Defense Core

With Cooper Bebee and Jeremiah Peterson-Gordon both graduating, the blue line shifts to Maxwell Hain, Braylon Fredrickson and Sawyer Young, all of whom played full or nearly full seasons last year. None of the three matched the departing seniors’ point totals, but all three have varsity reps and special-teams experience to build on. Liam Huso and Jax Allen also return after seeing time on defense, each posting an assist last season.

Goaltending Situation

Dodge County is in an enviable spot here: both goaltenders from last season’s state tournament run are back. Wes Wegner (G), a senior next season, was the primary starter down the stretch, going 13-8-1 with a 2.82 GAA, a .896 save percentage and 3 shutouts in 22 appearances. Parker Kinsley (G), also a senior next season, was a strong complementary option, posting a 6-2 record with a .863 save percentage and a shutout in 10 appearances. Having two proven, battle-tested goaltenders return after a state tournament run gives Dodge County real stability in net heading into 2026-27 — arguably the strongest position of any team in the section.

Players to Watch

Camryn Koch and Nolan Steele are the headliners and should be considered among the top returning players in all of Class A Section 1 — a junior and a sophomore who already combined for 96 points last season. Landen Gunderson and Peter LaRock give the Bulldogs even more proven scoring depth up front. With Wegner and Kinsley both back, goaltending will be a strength rather than a question mark, which is rare for a team replacing its leading scorer.

Key Players to Replace

Dodge County’s offseason priorities center on:

• Gabe Coshenet’s 64-point season — the clear top priority, and likely impossible to replace with one player
• Cooper Bebee’s all-around defensive production and power-play touches
• Dylan Allen’s secondary scoring
• Jeremiah Peterson-Gordon’s power-play goal-scoring from the blue line

2026-27 Outlook

Dodge County loses one the most productive players since Brody Lamb, but few teams in Class A Section 1 are better positioned to absorb that loss. Camryn Koch and Nolan Steele — a junior and a sophomore — already combined for 96 points as Coshenet’s supporting cast, and now step into the spotlight as the clear top options. Add in a fully returning goaltending tandem in Wes Wegner and Parker Kinsley, fresh off a state tournament appearance, and Dodge County has a real case to be among the favorites in Class A Section 1 again next season.

The biggest question is whether the defense can replace Cooper Bebee and Jeremiah Peterson-Gordon’s combined production and physicality. If Maxwell Hain, Braylon Fredrickson and Sawyer Young take the expected step forward, Dodge County looks like a legitimate state tournament contender once again.

Statistics reflect the 2025-26 regular season, section playoffs, and state tournament as provided.

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