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Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 7:58 am
by Nostalgic Nerd
The two best teams so should be interesting. I believe Tonka won the regular season game 4-2.
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 10:26 am
by Brodziak Fan Club
The classic “styles make fights” matchup. High flying Moorhead against steady, grind it out Tonka. After watching both semis last night I do think both teams have the ability to be flexible with their styles. Tonka can go up-tempo when needed and Moorhead has no problem standing up to a physical, structured team. About as even as a state championship game gets, IMO. Slight edge to Moorhead.
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 2:08 pm
by O-townClown
Brodziak Fan Club wrote: ↑Sat Mar 07, 2026 10:26 amThe classic “styles make fights” matchup.
Yes! Great pull.
Moorhead at their best is the best, so I suspect they win tonight. Will be fun to watch for sure.
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 3:03 pm
by grindiangrad-80
Really hoping to see a game like we just watched. They both have work to do to duplicate that game.
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 4:02 pm
by Sparlimb
grindiangrad-80 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 07, 2026 3:03 pm
Really hoping to see a game like we just watched. They both have work to do to duplicate that game.
To be fair, I'd be fine if Moorhead put Tonka on running time. But that's just me.
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 6:21 pm
by grindiangrad-80
Today reminds me of years back on the board and I know what one guy is thinking today.
Slapshooter would say something like-
“Aint it great
Section 8
Is taking State”
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 7:10 pm
by elliott70
grindiangrad-80 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 07, 2026 6:21 pm
Today reminds me of years back on the board and I know what one guy is thinking today.
Slapshooter would say something like-
“Aint it great
Section 8
Is taking State”
Love it.
Anyone know if slapshooter is still a live, around?
Videoscout?
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 7:35 pm
by SpreadOut!
Dumb penalty early by Moorhead giving Tonka powerplay results in goal. Goals two and three for Tonka on Moorhead goalie. As good as Tonka is defensively, this one’s over early.
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 7:40 pm
by grindiangrad-80
That penalty would be a little understandable in the last minute of a game down by 5 goals
Definitely not at the beginning of a 0-0 championship game
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 7:43 pm
by East Side Pioneer Guy
3-0 after one. I'd say this one's over, but not after last year and the Andover - Maple Grove final.
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 7:46 pm
by Nostalgic Nerd
3-0, but definitely not over. The first Tonka goal was another lovely cross pass score in this tourney.
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 8:59 pm
by north_bear
Come on Spuds!
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 8:59 pm
by north_bear
4-3 now!
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 9:00 pm
by East Side Pioneer Guy
So you're telling me there's a chance...
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 9:06 pm
by east hockey
Man, how lucky are we to have two great championship games like this!?
Lee
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 9:07 pm
by East Side Pioneer Guy
I'm saying Spud's don't tie it here
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 9:11 pm
by East Side Pioneer Guy
I was wrong.
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 9:11 pm
by east hockey
Crazy game. 4-4 and headed to OT
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 9:12 pm
by SpreadOut!
SpreadOut! wrote: ↑Sat Mar 07, 2026 7:35 pm
Dumb penalty early by Moorhead giving Tonka powerplay results in goal. Goals two and three for Tonka on Moorhead goalie. As good as Tonka is defensively, this one’s over early.
4-4. Wow. I am happy to be wrong and hope the Spuds pull this one out.
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 9:40 pm
by north_bear
Double OT loading.

Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 9:42 pm
by Nostalgic Nerd
Kudos to the Spuds fans rocking it down on the second floor lol.

Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 9:45 pm
by Sparlimb
I gave up at 4-1 and turned it off. Back now. Thanks to my son who texted and said turn it on!
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 10:03 pm
by Sparlimb
What a comeback for the Spuds. In my long high school memory, this is the biggest comeback in championship history. Before it was HM beating DE in 1991 twice having a two goal deficit. Spuds... Love it!
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 10:04 pm
by north_bear
SPUDS
Re: Tonka Moorhead
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 10:07 pm
by grindiangrad-80
I didn’t care who won. I was bummed for 2 1/2 periods. The end of the 3rd and the OT’s more than made up for it.
Congrats to both teams for giving the fans that game.