Minnesota High School Girls Hockey State Tournament Brackets Revealed

The 2026 MSHSL girls hockey state tournament kicks off on February 18 at Grand Casino Arena.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

The 2026 Minnesota high school girls hockey state tournament brackets have been announced, with the opening round set to take place on February 18 at Grand Casino Arena. The tournament features top-seeded teams like Warroad, Breck, Blake, and Hill-Murray facing off against lower-seeded opponents in the first round.

Why it matters

The Minnesota high school girls hockey state tournament is one of the most prestigious events in the state, showcasing the top talent in the sport. These matchups will determine which teams advance to the later rounds and have a chance at the state championship.

The details

The first-round matchups include No. 1 Warroad vs. No. 8 Luverne, No. 4 Dodge County vs. No. 5 Proctor, No. 2 Breck vs. No. 7 Saint Cloud, and No. 3 Blake vs. No. 6 Mankato East on February 18. The following day, February 19, will feature No. 1 Hill-Murray vs. No. 8 Lakeville North, No. 4 Edina vs. No. 5 Bemidji, No. 2 Centennial vs. No. 7 Farmington, and No. 3 Holy Family Catholic vs. No. 6 Andover.

  • The 2026 Minnesota high school girls hockey state tournament begins on Wednesday, February 18 at Grand Casino Arena.
  • The first-round matchups will take place on February 18 and February 19.

The players

Warroad

The No. 1 seed in the tournament, Warroad is a perennial powerhouse in Minnesota high school girls hockey.

Breck

The No. 2 seed, Breck is another top program in the state known for its strong girls hockey team.

Blake

The No. 3 seed, Blake is a highly competitive girls hockey team that is expected to make a deep run in the tournament.

Hill-Murray

The No. 1 seed in the other half of the bracket, Hill-Murray is a well-respected girls hockey program in Minnesota.

Andover

The No. 6 seed, Andover is an up-and-coming girls hockey team that will look to pull off an upset in the tournament.

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What’s next

The winners of the first-round matchups on February 18 and 19 will advance to the quarterfinal round, which is scheduled for February 21.

The takeaway

The 2026 Minnesota high school girls hockey state tournament promises to be an exciting event, with several top-ranked teams vying for the championship. Fans can look forward to seeing some of the best young talent in the state compete at the highest level.