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Youth hockey roundup: Squirts and PeeWees compete in tournament action

BY Usman January 20, 2023

Youth hockey roundup: WADENA — Over the last week, young hockey teams from Wadena participated in tournament play.

Wadena Squirt B1 | Youth hockey roundup

Wadena participated in the I-94 Classic Tournament over the weekend in Sauk Center. The Wolverines finished second after going 3-1 over the weekend. After defeating Marshall Orange 8-2 and Moose Lake Red 13-1 to advance to the title game against Little Falls, they began the weekend by defeating Sauk Center Maroon 14-0.

Wadena lost a thrilling game 4-3 in overtime. Aspen Tucker, Austin Goddard, Ella Rinio, Gavin McManigle, Jackson Witthuhn, Kale Dahlheimer, Leo Licari, Marshall Hathaway, Parker Worden, Riley Jost, and Taylor Merickel are participants in the Wadena Squirt B1 squad. They play Fergus Falls at home on January 20 at 6:00 p.m.

Wadena PeeWee B2

Wadena participated in the Big Cat Classic over the weekend in Thief River Falls. The Wolverines finished third after going 2-2-1 throughout the weekend. They tied Bismark, North Dakota, 1-1 on Friday to kick off the weekend. They defeated Minot, North Dakota, 5-0 on Saturday before falling to the Rebels from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, 6-2.

They have the advantage to face Elk River in the semifinals because of the shutout victory over Minot. The Elks won 4-1 thanks to three goals scored in the final five minutes, including an empty-net goal. Wadena defeated Little Falls 6-1 in the third-place match after falling to Elk River. Addison Fink, Aurora Jabas, Brayden Lenk, Brayden Martinson, Collin Rudrud, Dalanie Nelson, Grady Sworski, Grayson Meyer, Hudson Hathaway, Lex Tucker, and Owen Weiher are some of the Wadena PeeWee B2 players. Additionally, they have a home game against Fergus Falls on Friday at 7:30 p.m.