Author: Scott Ludwig

  • Willmar WarHawks defeat Steel in season opener

    Willmar WarHawks defeat Steel in season opener

    Season six of Willmar WarHawks hockey got underway Saturday night in New Ulm with high expectations and team goals. Last season was the best-ever finish for the WarHawks who pushed the eventual NA3HL champion North Iowa Bulls to the limit in the 2021 Fraser Cup division finals before falling in Game 3 of a best-of…

  • Cross, Butte Cobras win OT thriller in season opener

    Cross, Butte Cobras win OT thriller in season opener

    A new season began in Butte on Saturday when their I-90 rival Bozeman Icedogs arrived to kick off the 2021-22 NA3HL campaign. The Cobras left the packed crowd at Butte Community Ice Center wanting more as they defeated the visitors 2-1 in overtime. Beginning their fourth season as a member of the NA3HL, expectations are…

  • Magicians, Ice Dogs split NAHL opening weekend

    Magicians, Ice Dogs split NAHL opening weekend

    Hockey is back and the 2021-22 NAHL season has arrived! Minnesota Magicians took to the ice this weekend hosting Fairbanks Ice Dogs at Richfield Ice Arena. Each team walked away with a victory, splitting the two-game series. The Magicians thrilled the home crowd in the Friday opener winning in a shootout 4-3. Samuel Jacobs and…

  • Butte Cobras host Bozeman in season opener

    Butte Cobras host Bozeman in season opener

    The 2021-22 NA3HL season begins this Saturday in Butte when the Cobras host the Bozeman Icedogs. Fans are invited to attend for FREE thanks to our sponsor Builders FirstChoice. Game time at Butte Community Ice Center is scheduled for 7:00 PM. The Cobras will have a new look on the ice and behind the bench…

  • Air Freight win first MBA Class A title

    Air Freight win first MBA Class A title

    Air Freight Unlimited are Class A champions. Appearing in their third championship game AFU finally gave up the “runner up” role by defeating Highland Park Beavers 12-1. Both teams earned victories during the day to earn their spot in the final. While Air Freight had a fairly easy semifinal win Highland Park needed some late…

  • Josh Kubitschek pitches St. Paul Capitals to victory over Warriors

    Josh Kubitschek pitches St. Paul Capitals to victory over Warriors

    Day 2 at Palm Field ended with a pitching duel for the ages. Lyon’s Pub Warriors starter J.D. Scholten and Josh Kubitschek of the St. Paul Capitals went toe-to-toe for nine innings – and it wasn’t enough. Neither team could put together any sustained offense for inning after inning. The game came to a dramatic…