Warriors open DI hockey tourney with a big win

The Wasilla Warriors opened the 2024 state tourney with a lopsided win over Service.

The Warriors skated to an 8-0 victory over the Cougars during the quarterfinal round of the ASAA/First National Cup Division I State Hockey Championships Thursday at the Menard Arena in Wasilla.

Eight different players scored for Wasilla, which moved ahead and will play Dimond Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the state semifinals.

Mason Holler, Sterling Myers, Brenna Hagel, Dalan Dubie, Grant Barkside, Easton McRee, Gabriel Lamm and Mason Varner all found the back of the net for the Warriors. Barkside led the Warriors with two assists.

Jordan Pfile earned the 15-save shutout in the Wasilla goal.

Dimond held on to edge Colony 3-2 in the quarters. Logan Lofland and Isaac McKenzie scored for the Knights. Dimond’s Joe Christiansen netted the game-winner with 18.9 seconds left in the second period.

The Lynx out-shot Colony 28-22. Jamon O’Bryan made 22 saves for the Knights.

The Knights will now play Service in an elimination game Friday at 1:30 p.m.

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