Prairie Centre went 19-7 last season, the best record of any team in Section 6A not named Sartell or Northern Lakes, before losing 5-2 to Little Falls in the quarterfinal. The team’s leading scorer returns, and so does a true freshman who put up 31 points in his first varsity season.
Players Lost to Graduation
James Rieland was the program’s No. 2 scorer — 25 goals, 34 assists, 59 points, with 6 power-play goals and 8 power-play assists. Hagen Brunkhorst added 28 points (10-18) from the blue line, with 7 power-play goals and 8 power-play assists of his own.
Will Hoffman finished with 10 points, Keegan Christians added 8 from defense, and Derek Lopez contributed 8 more.
Returning Players for 2026-27
Leyton Fuchs led the entire team in scoring — 30 goals, 32 assists, 62 points, with 4 power-play goals and 11 power-play assists. He’s a senior next year and one of the most productive returning players in Section 6A.
Alex Trierweiler added 39 points (18-21) as a junior. Bentley Ritter, a true freshman, put up 31 points (18-13) — an outstanding debut season. Nolan Trierweiler, also a true freshman, added 20 points. Jackson Moritz contributed 17 as a junior.
Goaltending
Isaiah Hutchinson took the largest share of the workload among the three goaltenders and was the most effective — 9-6, a 3.52 GAA, an .870 save percentage, and a shutout in 22 appearances. He’s a junior next year and the likely favorite to anchor the position going forward.
Who to Watch
Leyton Fuchs is one of the top returning scorers anywhere in Section 6A after a 62-point season. Bentley Ritter’s freshman season is the headline for the future — a 31-point debut points to a multi-year cornerstone. Alex Trierweiler gives the program a third proven scoring option, and Isaiah Hutchinson’s number in net is a real positive heading into a bigger role.
What Prairie Centre Needs to Replace
- James Rieland’s 59 points
- Hagen Brunkhorst’s 28 points and power-play production from the blue line
2026-27 Outlook
Prairie Centre returns the foundation of one of the best teams in Section 6A outside the top two. Leyton Fuchs and Alex Trierweiler give the program a proven 1-2 punch, and Bentley Ritter’s freshman season suggests an even higher ceiling is still ahead. With Isaiah Hutchinson settling in as the primary goaltender, this looks like a program built to push for a deeper playoff run in 2026-27.
Statistics reflect the 2025-26 regular season and Section 6A playoffs.
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