Moorhead Spud Boys Hockey Prepares for State Tournament

Coach Jon Ammerman discusses tough regular season schedule and team's foundation

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Moorhead Spud boys hockey head coach Jon Ammerman joined a local radio host to preview the 2026 state tournament, discuss the foundation of this season's team, and reflect on the challenges of playing a tough regular season schedule against other top state programs.

Why it matters

The Moorhead Spud boys hockey team is a perennial powerhouse in Minnesota, and their performance in the regular season and state tournament is closely watched by fans across the state. Ammerman's insights provide valuable context on how the team has prepared for postseason play.

The details

Ammerman highlighted how his team's tough regular season schedule, which included matchups against other top state programs, has helped prepare them for the rigors of the state tournament. He believes this experience will pay dividends as they look to make a deep playoff run.

  • The 2026 state tournament is scheduled for March 2026.

The players

Jon Ammerman

The head coach of the Moorhead Spud boys hockey team, which is a perennial powerhouse program in Minnesota.

James McCarty

A local radio host who interviewed Ammerman about the Moorhead Spud boys hockey team and their preparations for the 2026 state tournament.

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What they’re saying

“They've had a tough schedule that prepares us.”

— Jon Ammerman, Moorhead Spud Boys Hockey Head Coach (am1100theflag.com)

What’s next

The Moorhead Spud boys hockey team will compete in the 2026 Minnesota state tournament in March.

The takeaway

The Moorhead Spud boys hockey team's tough regular season schedule against other top state programs has positioned them well to make a deep run in the 2026 Minnesota state tournament, according to head coach Jon Ammerman.