Minnesota High School Hockey – Full Game Preview for 11-25-2025
Tomorrow (11-25-2025) brings a packed schedule across the state with matchups spanning Class A and Class AA, plus a few interesting non-conference games. Here’s a look at every matchup and what to watch for.
Holy Angels vs. St. Thomas Academy – 6:00 PM
St. Thomas Academy is fresh off a dominant win and looks to keep momentum rolling. Holy Angels brings enough offense to make this one competitive early, but STA enters as the clear favorite.
Crookston vs. Kittson County Central – 6:00 PM
Crookston makes the long trip north for a meeting with Kittson County Central. Both teams look to set the tone early in their seasons, and this one has the feel of a low-scoring battle.
Lake of the Woods vs. International Falls – 6:00 PM
A Northern Minnesota matchup with bragging rights on the line. International Falls usually plays well at home, while Lake of the Woods will try to counter with structure in the defensive zone.
Chisago Lakes vs. Northern Edge – 7:00 PM
A good early test for Northern Edge as they line up against a Chisago Lakes program that can push the pace. Expect a lot of special-teams play in this one.
Gentry Academy vs. Benilde-St. Margaret’s – 7:00 PM
One of the marquee games of the night. Gentry brings high-end skill while BSM counters with depth and experience. This should be one of the faster games on the schedule.
East Grand Forks vs. Detroit Lakes – 7:00 PM
Detroit Lakes gets a strong home opponent in East Grand Forks. EGF’s blue line is the key matchup, while DL will look for transition goals.
Hastings vs. Bloomington Jefferson – 7:00 PM
Jefferson looks to build off strong early-season play, while Hastings brings enough speed to make this game interesting. Could go either way.
Hill-Murray vs. Eden Prairie – 7:00 PM
A heavyweight matchup between two perennial contenders. Hill-Murray’s structure meets Eden Prairie’s firepower. One of the best games on the slate.
East Ridge vs. Lakeville North – 7:00 PM
Lakeville North looks to bounce back after a tight game last weekend. East Ridge brings enough size to challenge them.
Becker/Big Lake vs. Prairie Centre – 7:00 PM
Two programs hungry for early-season wins. This one could be a sneaky fun matchup with plenty of scoring chances.
Cambridge-Isanti vs. Forest Lake – 7:00 PM
A section rivalry game. Forest Lake usually thrives in these situations, while Cambridge-Isanti looks to find a spark.
Bagley/Fosston vs. Greenway – 7:00 PM
Greenway aims to set the tone physically. Bagley/Fosston will need a strong first period to stay close.
White Bear Lake vs. Rogers – 7:00 PM
A great AA matchup. White Bear brings speed while Rogers leans on a strong top line. Expect this one to stay close deep into the third.
St. Louis Park vs. Totino-Grace – 7:00 PM
Totino-Grace’s offense makes them the favorite, but St. Louis Park can make this interesting with disciplined puck management.
Farmington vs. Rochester Mayo – 7:00 PM
Mayo comes off a high-scoring win and will be tested by Farmington’s forecheck. Special teams could decide this one.
Cretin-Derham Hall vs. Eastview – 7:00 PM
Two programs that always play each other tight. CDH’s depth is the factor to watch.
Princeton vs. Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato – 7:00 PM
LDC will debit a new goalie with a senior heavy lineup, while Princeton looks to recover from a rough start this season.
Black River Falls (WI) vs. La Crescent-Hokah – 7:00 PM
A Wisconsin-Minnesota crossover game. La Crescent-Hokah will look to use home-ice pace to their advantage.
St. Cloud vs. Sartell – 7:00 PM
A strong Central Minnesota matchup. St. Cloud is coming off a shutout win and Sartell will have to generate offense early.
Rochester Lourdes vs. Austin – 7:00 PM
Lourdes tries to build on a solid win last week. Austin looks for more scoring consistency.
Windom vs. Fairmont – 7:00 PM
An even matchup featuring two teams early in their identity-building stages. Could be a one-goal game.
Redwood Valley vs. Marshall – 7:00 PM
Marshall returns home after a tough loss. Redwood Valley brings a balanced approach and could catch them off guard.
Sauk Rapids-Rice vs. Brainerd – 7:00 PM
Brainerd’s depth is the advantage, but SRR can stay close if they get the goaltending.
River Lakes vs. Willmar – 7:00 PM
A classic area matchup. Willmar’s top players give them the edge, but River Lakes tends to keep these games tight.
Northern Lakes vs. Duluth Marshall – 7:00 PM
Marshall is coming off a strong win and looks to keep momentum going. Northern Lakes needs a fast start.
Breck vs. St. Cloud Cathedral – 7:00 PM
Cathedral’s skill will challenge Breck’s young core. A great early-season measuring-stick game.
Buffalo vs. Osseo – 7:00 PM
Both teams look to bounce back after tough outings. Expect a lot of back-and-forth rushes.
Maple Grove vs. Andover – 7:00 PM
Another top-tier matchup. Maple Grove just picked up a big win and Andover always brings high-end skating. Expect a playoff-type pace.
St. Michael-Albertville vs. Alexandria – 7:00 PM
Alexandria’s offense will test STMA. This one could turn into a high-scoring game.
Grand Rapids vs. Duluth East – 7:00 PM
One of the most storied rivalries in the state. Both teams will be fired up for this one.
Hibbing/Chisholm vs. Cloquet/Esko/Carlton – 7:00 PM
CEC enters as the favorite, but Hibbing/Chisholm has enough talent to keep it competitive.
Hopkins vs. Minnesota River – 7:15 PM
Hopkins leans on their top skaters, while Minnesota River plays a tight defensive style. A good contrast of approaches.
Monticello vs. Northfield – 7:15 PM
Northfield looks strong early, but Monticello has the goaltending to pull an upset.
Morris/Benson Area vs. Little Falls – 7:15 PM
Little Falls looks to regroup after a narrow loss. MBA will need to slow the pace.
Worthington vs. Luverne – 7:15 PM
Luverne has the edge with experience and scoring depth. Worthington will try to keep it close early.
Owatonna vs. New Prague – 7:15 PM
Owatonna’s structure meets a New Prague team coming off an overtime game. Both teams match up well.
Waconia vs. Blake – 7:30 PM
Waconia has been sharp to start the season. Blake’s roster can generate offense, but they’ll need consistency.
New Ulm vs. Waseca – 7:30 PM
A solid southern-Minnesota matchup. New Ulm brings more firepower, but Waseca’s goaltending could surprise.
Roseau vs. Thief River Falls – 7:30 PM
Two northern powers meet in one of the headline games of the night. Expect a physical, emotional battle as always.
