Brainerd Warriors repeat as state adapted floor hockey champions

Brainerd dominates Maple Grove 7-0 in title game to win eighth state title

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The top-seeded Brainerd Warriors defended their state adapted floor hockey title, allowing just one goal in three state tournament games, to repeat as champions on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Bloomington Jefferson High School. Brainerd outscored Maple Grove 7-0 in the title game, with Josh Pence, Owen Olsen, and Eric Fordyce each scoring twice.

Why it matters

The Brainerd Warriors have now won eight state adapted floor hockey titles, including six since 2017. Their winning streak now stands at 28 games as they have finished the last two seasons with perfect records, cementing their status as a dominant force in the sport.

The details

In the championship game, Brainerd jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period and then added two more goals in the second and two in the third to cruise to the 7-0 victory. Pence, Olsen, and Fordyce led the offensive onslaught, with Aiden Olsen also contributing a goal and three assists. Goaltender Andrew Kargel stopped all 10 shots he faced to preserve the shutout.

  • The title game was played on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • Brainerd defeated South Suburban 9-1 in the state semifinals earlier that same day.

The players

Brainerd Warriors

The Brainerd High School adapted floor hockey team, which has now won eight state titles, including six since 2017.

Josh Pence

A Brainerd player who scored two goals and added an assist in the championship game.

Owen Olsen

A Brainerd player who scored two goals and added an assist in the championship game.

Eric Fordyce

A Brainerd player who scored two goals and added an assist in the championship game.

Aiden Olsen

A Brainerd player who scored one goal and added three assists in the championship game.

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What they’re saying

“We just had a bunch of kids really working hard around the net. Once we broke through with a goal, that kind of eased things. Then we got another one shortly after. That just set the tone.”

— Todd Person, Brainerd head coach (Brainerd Dispatch)

What’s next

The Brainerd Warriors will look to continue their dominant run next season as they aim for their ninth state adapted floor hockey title.

The takeaway

The Brainerd Warriors have established themselves as the premier adapted floor hockey program in Minnesota, winning eight state titles in the last decade and finishing the last two seasons with perfect records. Their continued success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaching staff.