Koby Bender had a hat trick to lead a Lumberjacks team determined to avoid a long ride home after another loss.
Cloquet-Esko-Carlton's Koby Bender (11) attacks the puck during the Lumberjacks' 9-4 victory over St. Michael-Albertville in a Class 2A, Section 7 quarterfinal game at the St. Michael-Albertville Ice Arena on Feb. 17. Photo by Kelly McGinley
By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune 03/12/2024, 7:15am CDT
The Storm achieved their dream of reaching the state tournament for the first time, and the run continued into the championship game before Edina stopped it.