Sabres Defeat Lightning in Ranked Boys Hockey Matchup

Third-ranked Sartell Sabres edge 17th-ranked Northern Lakes Lightning 3-2 in Section 6-1A contest.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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In a matchup of two highly ranked boys' hockey teams, the Class 1A third-ranked Sartell Sabres defeated the Class 1A 17th-ranked Northern Lakes Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday, February 10th. The Sabres scored three unanswered goals, including two from Devin Jacobs, to overcome an early 1-0 deficit and hold on for the victory.

Why it matters

This was an important Section 6-1A matchup between two of the top teams in the class. The win helps solidify Sartell's position as one of the top contenders in the section, while the loss is a setback for Northern Lakes as they look to secure a high seed for the section tournament.

The details

The Lightning struck first, with Jacob Peterson scoring in the first period to give Northern Lakes a 1-0 lead. But the Sabres responded with three unanswered goals, including two from Devin Jacobs and one from Vaughn Hilger, to take a 3-1 lead. Parker Fulton scored in the third period for Northern Lakes, but they were unable to net the equalizer.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • Northern Lakes scored the opening goal at 7:41 of the first period.
  • Sartell scored three straight goals in the first and second periods to take a 3-1 lead.
  • Northern Lakes scored their second goal at 6:41 of the third period.
  • The final score was Sartell 3, Northern Lakes 2.

The players

Devin Jacobs

A player for the Sartell Sabres who scored two goals in the game.

Jacob Peterson

A player for the Northern Lakes Lightning who scored their first goal.

Parker Fulton

A player for the Northern Lakes Lightning who scored their second goal.

Sam Suja

The goaltender for the Northern Lakes Lightning who made 34 saves.

Brody Potthoff

The goaltender for the Sartell Sabres who made 20 saves.

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The takeaway

This was a hard-fought battle between two of the top boys' hockey teams in Class 1A, with the Sartell Sabres emerging victorious. The win helps Sartell solidify their status as a contender in Section 6-1A, while Northern Lakes will look to rebound as they continue their quest for a high seed in the section tournament.