The Wayzata boys’ hockey team is approaching a highly anticipated contest as they prepare to face Edina in the Section 6AA tournament. This marks the third consecutive high-stakes face-off between the two teams.
In the previous two Section tournaments, the Hornets secured narrow victories over the Trojans, with both games ending in slim one-goal margins. Edina emerged victorious in the final last year and overcame Wayzata in the semifinals in 2022.
The Trojans (23-2-2) demonstrated their strength with a dominant 7-0 victory over Holy Angels in the 5AA semifinals. Brittan Alstead stood out with two goals and two assists, while Evan Turek showcased his goalkeeping skills with a shutout performance.
On the other hand, Edina (22-4-1) earned their place in the final after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Benilde-St. Margaret’s in the semifinals.
The upcoming clash at Bloomington Ice Garden on Wednesday has generated significant anticipation, with all tickets for the event sold out well in advance. The highly-anticipated game is scheduled to commence at 7:00 pm.
The showdown between Wayzata and Edina is expected to be an exhilarating display of skill, resilience, and determination from both teams. Fans are eagerly awaiting another thrilling match.