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Warroad Wins Class 1A Boys Hockey Title
Mooney Shaugabay scores game-winning goal in overtime to give Warriors first championship since 2005
Mar. 7, 2026 at 9:09pm
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In a thrilling Class 1A boys hockey championship game, the Warroad Warriors defeated the Hibbing/Chisholm Bluejackets 5-4 in overtime. Warroad's Mooney Shaugabay scored the game-winning goal just one minute into the extra period, spoiling Hibbing's bid for its first state title since 1973.
Why it matters
The victory ends a 21-year championship drought for Warroad, a hockey powerhouse in northern Minnesota. The game featured a dramatic comeback, with Warroad tying the score in the final minute of regulation before Shaugabay's overtime heroics. The result will be celebrated by the Warroad community and is sure to be remembered as one of the most thrilling state championship games in recent memory.
The details
Warroad entered the third period trailing 3-1 but mounted a furious comeback. Isaiah Hildenbrand scored to make it 3-2, and Hibbing's Whitaker Rewertz tied the game at 3-3 with 4:36 left in regulation. Hibbing then took a 4-3 lead with 3:45 remaining, but Warroad's Gavin Andersen scored the tying goal with just 46 seconds left to send the game to overtime. In the extra period, Shaugabay scored the game-winner just one minute in to give Warroad the title.
- The game was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Grand Casino Arena.
- Warroad scored the tying goal with 46 seconds remaining in regulation.
- Mooney Shaugabay scored the game-winning goal one minute into overtime.
The players
Mooney Shaugabay
The Warroad player who scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give the Warriors the Class 1A boys hockey championship.
Gavin Andersen
The Warroad player who scored the tying goal with 46 seconds left in regulation to send the game to overtime.
Whitaker Rewertz
The talented sophomore player for Hibbing/Chisholm who scored two goals in the championship game.
Ben Galli
The Hibbing/Chisholm player who scored the go-ahead goal with 3:45 remaining in regulation to give the Bluejackets a 4-3 lead.
Isaiah Hildenbrand
The Hibbing/Chisholm player who scored a goal in the third period to cut Warroad's lead to 3-2.
What they’re saying
“It took the Warriors 21 years — and one thriller of a championship game Saturday, March 7, at Grand Casino Arena.”
— Joe Christensen, Author
What’s next
The victory will likely cement Warroad's status as a hockey powerhouse in Minnesota and set the stage for the team to potentially defend its title next season.
The takeaway
This thrilling overtime victory in the Class 1A boys hockey championship game will be remembered as one of the most exciting state title games in recent memory, with Warroad ending its 21-year championship drought in dramatic fashion.
