Edina Hornets Defeat Andover in Boys Hockey

Junior forward Bode McConnell scores a hat trick in the first period to lead Edina to victory.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The third-seeded Edina Hornets boys hockey team defeated the surprising No. 6 seed Andover team on Thursday night, with junior forward Bode McConnell scoring a hat trick in the first period to give Edina an early lead they would not relinquish.

Why it matters

This win for Edina keeps them in contention for the state championship, while Andover's unexpected run to the playoffs comes to an end. McConnell's standout performance highlights the Hornets' offensive firepower as they look to make a deep postseason run.

The details

Bode McConnell scored three goals in the first period to give Edina an early 3-0 lead, which they would hold onto for the rest of the game. McConnell's hat trick came in the span of just over 10 minutes, providing a spark that propelled the Hornets to victory.

  • The game took place on Thursday night, March 6, 2026.

The players

Bode McConnell

A junior forward for the Edina Hornets who scored a hat trick in the first period of the game.

Edina Hornets

The third-seeded boys hockey team that defeated Andover on Thursday night.

Andover

The surprising No. 6 seed team that was defeated by Edina in the game.

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The takeaway

Edina's dominant first period performance, led by Bode McConnell's hat trick, propelled them to victory over the underdog Andover team and keeps the Hornets in contention for the state championship.