Farmington Boys Hockey Season Preview 2026-27
Farmington Boys Hockey finished 20-7-1 in 2025-26, the program’s best season in years, advancing all the way to the Section 1AA championship game before falling 3-1 to eventual state qualifier Lakeville South. The run came in Steve Sabetti’s first season as head coach. The Tigers graduate six seniors, including standout goaltender Chris Bade, but twin forwards Tegan and Tanner Gylling headline a deep, talented group of returners heading into 2026-27.
Players Lost to Graduation
Farmington graduates six seniors, and the group includes two of the team’s top three scorers along with the goaltender who anchored its best season in years.
Mason Rodgers (D) led all Farmington defensemen and finished second on the team with 10 goals and 17 assists for 27 points in 28 games, adding 3 power-play goals, 5 power-play assists and 2 game-winners.
AJ Vinar (F) led the team with 13 goals and added 13 assists for 26 points, with 4 power-play goals, a power-play assist, 2 short-handed assists and 4 game-winners.
Jackson Donahue (F) finished with 11 goals and 10 assists for 21 points, adding 3 power-play goals, a power-play assist and 2 short-handed goals.
Drake Anderson (D) posted 8 goals and 6 assists for 14 points, with 3 power-play goals, 2 power-play assists and a game-winner.
Jack Budde (F) added 3 goals and 9 assists for 12 points, with 2 power-play assists.
In net, Chris Bade (G) graduates as one of the top goaltenders in Section 1AA, posting a 17-7-1 record with a 2.05 GAA, a .934 save percentage and 4 shutouts across 28 games and over 1,270 minutes.
Returning Players for 2026-27
Farmington returns the two players who tied for the team scoring lead, along with the bulk of its secondary scoring and defensive depth. The biggest question is replacing the goaltender who made it all work.
Top Returning Scorers
Tegan Gylling (F, Sr.) returns as a co-leader in scoring, posting 9 goals and 19 assists for 28 points in 28 games, with 8 power-play assists, 2 short-handed assists and a game-winner.
Tanner Gylling (F, Sr.) matched his twin brother with 12 goals and 16 assists for 28 points, adding 3 power-play goals, 4 power-play assists, 2 short-handed goals and a game-winner.
Joe Hambrecht (F, Jr.) posted 11 goals and 9 assists for 20 points, with 2 power-play goals, 4 power-play assists and 2 game-winners.
Isaac Dapper (F, Jr.) finished with 5 goals and 15 assists for 20 points, adding 2 power-play goals and 4 power-play assists.
Will Harris (F, Sr.) returns after a 20-point season (12 goals, 8 assists) that included 3 power-play assists and 6 game-winners, tops on the team.
Justin Harrison (D, Sr.) adds 5 goals and 15 assists for 20 points, with a power-play goal, 3 power-play assists and a short-handed assist.
Jacob Whirley (D, Sr.) posted 3 goals and 10 assists for 13 points, with a game-winner.
Leyton Grant (F, Sr.) finished with 10 points (2 goals, 8 assists) and a game-winner.
Returning Defense Core
With Mason Rodgers and Drake Anderson both graduating, Farmington’s blue line shifts to Justin Harrison and Jacob Whirley, who combined for 33 points last season. Caden Sullivan and Hayden Hammer also return after productive underclass seasons. Harrison’s 20-point year gives Farmington a real scoring option from the back end even with Rodgers gone.
Goaltending Situation
With Chris Bade graduating, Kian Hauser (G, Jr.) is positioned to take over the net. Hauser was efficient in a real sample last season, posting a 3-0 record with a 2.45 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 19 appearances. Matt Berreman (G, Sr.) returns as additional depth. Replacing Bade’s full-season workload and .934 save percentage is the program’s biggest offseason question, though Hauser’s numbers as a backup give Farmington a real starting point.
Players to Watch
Tegan and Tanner Gylling are the headliners, tying for the team scoring lead as juniors and set to anchor the offense as seniors. Joe Hambrecht, Isaac Dapper, Will Harris and Justin Harrison give Farmington scoring depth across four different grades and both forward and defense. In net, Kian Hauser’s efficiency in a real sample as a backup makes him a player to watch closely as he steps into the starting role.
Key Players to Replace
Farmington’s offseason priorities center on:
- Chris Bade’s 17-7-1 record and .934 save percentage in net
- Mason Rodgers’s 27-point season from the blue line
- AJ Vinar’s team-leading 13 goals and 4 game-winners
2026-27 Outlook
Farmington’s offense returns largely intact, led by Tegan and Tanner Gylling, who combined for 56 points last season and should take on even larger roles as seniors. Joe Hambrecht, Isaac Dapper, Will Harris and Justin Harrison add scoring depth across both forward and defense. The bigger question is whether Kian Hauser can turn a strong 19-game sample into a full season in net. If he does, Farmington has enough returning talent to make another run at Section 1AA in Steve Sabetti’s second season.
Statistics reflect the 2025-26 regular season and Section 1AA playoffs as provided.
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