Rock Ridge boy's hockey blasts past Duluth Denfeld in regular season finale

Wolverines score 6 goals to defeat Hunters 6-2 in final regular season game

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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On Thursday, the Rock Ridge boy's hockey team defeated the Duluth Denfeld Hunters 6-2 in their final regular season game. Rock Ridge scored the first two goals before Duluth Denfeld scored one to make it 2-1. In the second period, Rock Ridge netted four more goals to pull away for the 6-2 victory.

Why it matters

This win gives Rock Ridge momentum heading into the upcoming Section 7AA tournament, while Duluth Denfeld has one more regular season game left before the postseason begins.

The details

Rock Ridge opened the scoring with a solo goal from Jackson Bartovich, followed by a goal from Landon Mathison to make it 2-0. Duluth Denfeld then scored on a 5-on-3 advantage to cut the lead to 2-1. In the second period, Rock Ridge scored four more goals to pull away for the 6-2 win.

  • On Thursday, February 13, 2026, Rock Ridge and Duluth Denfeld played their final regular season game.
  • Rock Ridge will return to compete in the Section 7AA tournament beginning on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • Duluth Denfeld has one more regular season game to play on Saturday, February 14, 2026 against Minneapolis.

The players

Jackson Bartovich

A player for the Rock Ridge boy's hockey team who scored the first goal of the game.

Landon Mathison

A player for the Rock Ridge boy's hockey team who scored the second goal of the game.

Rock Ridge

The boy's hockey team that defeated Duluth Denfeld 6-2 in their final regular season game.

Duluth Denfeld

The boy's hockey team that lost to Rock Ridge 6-2 in their final regular season game.

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What’s next

Rock Ridge will return to compete in the Section 7AA tournament beginning on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Duluth Denfeld has one more regular season game to play on Saturday, February 14, 2026 against Minneapolis.

The takeaway

This win gives Rock Ridge momentum heading into the postseason, while Duluth Denfeld will look to rebound in their final regular season game before the playoffs begin.