MN Girls Hockey Team Rankings Ahead of State Tournament

Several top-ranked teams have secured spots in the state tournament after section playoff wins.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The section playoffs are over, and several members of the Minnesota Top 25 statewide girls hockey rankings have punched their ticket to the state tournament. Defending Class 2A state champion Hill-Murray, Centennial/Spring Lake Park, and Holy Family are among the top teams that advanced after section final victories.

Why it matters

The state girls hockey tournament is one of the most anticipated high school sporting events in Minnesota, with the top teams in each class vying for the championship. These section final results provide a preview of the teams and players to watch as the tournament gets underway.

The details

Hill-Murray, the defending Class 2A state champions, defeated Woodbury 5-1 in the Section 4 final behind two goals and two assists from freshman forward Hannah Rychley. Centennial/Spring Lake Park punched its ticket back to state with a 4-1 win over Maple Grove, led by two goals from sophomore defender Annabelle Buccicone. And in a double-overtime thriller, Holy Family defeated Minnetonka 5-4 thanks to the game-winning goal from senior forward Chloe King.

  • The section playoffs concluded on February 14, 2026.

The players

Hill-Murray

The defending Class 2A state champion girls hockey team.

Hannah Rychley

A freshman forward for Hill-Murray who scored two goals and had two assists in the section final win.

Centennial/Spring Lake Park

The girls hockey team that punched its ticket to the state tournament with a 4-1 win over Maple Grove.

Annabelle Buccicone

A sophomore defender for Centennial/Spring Lake Park who scored two goals in the section final.

Holy Family

The girls hockey team that won a double-overtime thriller over Minnetonka to advance to the state tournament.

Chloe King

A senior forward for Holy Family who scored the game-winning goal in the double-overtime section final victory.

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The takeaway

The section final results have set the stage for an exciting Minnesota girls hockey state tournament, with several of the top-ranked teams in the state having secured their spots in the field. Fans can look forward to seeing talented players like Hannah Rychley, Annabelle Buccicone, and Chloe King showcase their skills on the state's biggest high school hockey stage.