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Mirage to Face Dodge County in State Tournament
The #5 seed Mirage will take on the #4 seed Wildcats in the opening round of the Class 1A state tournament.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The Proctor-Hermantown Mirage have qualified for the state tournament for the sixth consecutive year, the second-longest streak in Class 1A. The #5 seeded Mirage will face the #4 seeded Dodge County Wildcats (20-6-1) on February 18th at 1 p.m. at Grand Casio Arena. The winner will advance to the semifinals on February 20th, while the loser will go to the consolation round on February 19th.
Why it matters
The Mirage's state tournament appearance is a testament to the program's consistent success, as they look to make a deep run and potentially win their first state title. Meanwhile, the Wildcats will be aiming to pull off an upset and advance further in the tournament.
The details
The Mirage (seeded #5) and the Wildcats (seeded #4) will square off in the opening round of the Class 1A state tournament. The winner of their matchup will move on to the semifinals, while the loser will drop into the consolation round. On the other side of the bracket, #1 seed Warroad (21-5-1) will face #8 seed Luverne (19-9), and #7 seed Saint Cloud Crush (18-9) will take on #2 seed Breck School / Groves Academy (25-1-1), with #6 seed Mankato East (24-2-1) meeting #3 seed Blake (21-6).
- The Mirage vs. Wildcats game will be played on February 18, 2026 at 1 p.m. at Grand Casio Arena.
- The semifinals will take place on February 20, 2026 at 11 a.m.
- The consolation round games will be held on February 19, 2026.
The players
Proctor-Hermantown Mirage
A high school hockey team that has qualified for the state tournament for the sixth consecutive year, the second-longest streak in Class 1A.
Dodge County Wildcats
The #4 seed in the Class 1A state tournament, with a record of 20-6-1 this season.
Warroad
The #1 seed in the Class 1A state tournament, with a record of 21-5-1.
Breck School / Groves Academy
The #2 seed in the Class 1A state tournament, with a record of 25-1-1.
Blake
The #3 seed in the Class 1A state tournament, with a record of 21-6.
What’s next
The winner of the Mirage vs. Wildcats game will advance to the semifinals on February 20th, while the loser will drop into the consolation round on February 19th.
The takeaway
The Mirage's state tournament appearance showcases the program's consistent success, as they look to make a deep run and potentially win their first state title. Meanwhile, the Wildcats will be aiming to pull off an upset and advance further in the tournament, setting up an intriguing matchup between the two teams.
