Eden Prairie Defeats Prior Lake in Section 2AA Quarterfinal

Eagles advance to semifinals after 5-3 victory

Feb. 27, 2026 at 9:15am

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The No. 4-seeded Eden Prairie boys hockey team defeated No. 5 Prior Lake 5-3 in the Section 2AA quarterfinal on Thursday night. Eden Prairie jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but Prior Lake tied the game 2-2 in the second period. The Eagles regained control late in the second and added two more goals in the third period to secure the victory and advance to the semifinals.

Why it matters

This win puts Eden Prairie one step closer to the Section 2AA championship, which would qualify them for the state tournament. The matchup between the two local rivals also generated excitement and interest among hockey fans in the community.

The details

Eden Prairie junior forward Jack Peterson scored the opening goal just 35 seconds into the first period. Freshman Riley Wolkove then added a power-play goal to make it 2-0 for the Eagles. Prior Lake tied the game at 2-2 in the second period, but Eden Prairie sophomore Owen Konrad scored a power-play goal late in the period to regain the lead. Peterson scored his second goal of the game in the third period to make it 4-2, and Konrad added an empty-net goal in the final minute to seal the 5-3 victory.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
  • Eden Prairie jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period.
  • Prior Lake tied the game 2-2 in the second period.
  • Eden Prairie regained the lead late in the second period.
  • Eden Prairie added two more goals in the third period to win 5-3.

The players

Riley Wolkove

A freshman forward for Eden Prairie who scored a power-play goal in the first period.

Cameron Rice

A senior captain for Eden Prairie.

Joseph Gannon

The goaltender for Prior Lake.

Jack Peterson

A junior forward for Eden Prairie who scored two goals in the game.

Owen Konrad

A sophomore for Eden Prairie who scored a power-play goal in the second period and an empty-net goal in the third period.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Eden Prairie will face top-seeded Minnetonka (22-2-2) in the Section 2AA semifinals at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Braemar Arena in Edina.

The takeaway

This victory for Eden Prairie sets up an exciting matchup in the Section 2AA semifinals against the top-seeded Minnetonka team. The game showcased the talent and competitiveness of the local high school hockey programs, generating enthusiasm among fans in the community.