East Grand Forks Upsets Warroad in OT to Advance to State Tournament
East Grand Forks punched their ticket to the state tournament with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory over Warroad in the Section 8A championship game.
Game Recap
- 1st Period: East Grand Forks struck first with Tucker Lovejoy scoring at 9:20 to give EGF a 1-0 lead.
- 2nd Period: Warroad answered early in the second with Gavin Andersen tying the game at 1-1. However, Hunter Varnson reclaimed the lead for EGF at 16:13.
- 3rd Period: Warroad’s Taven James tied things up at 8:49, forcing overtime.
- OT: Jace Panzer played hero, netting the game-winning goal just 2:56 into the extra frame.
Key Stats
- Shots on Goal: East Grand Forks 36, Warroad 30
- Power Plays: Warroad 0-for-3, East Grand Forks 0-for-2
- Goaltending: Noah Schindele (EGF) made 28 saves on 30 shots (.933 SV%), while Finn Hanson (Warroad) stopped 33 of 36 shots (.917 SV%).
What’s Next?
With the win, East Grand Forks heads to the Class A State Tournament, knocking out last year’s runner-up Warroad.
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