Warroad Lady Hockey Warriors Take State Runner-Up Honors

The team finished the season 23-6-1 overall after falling to Breck Mustangs in the MSHSL Class 1A State Title game.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

The Warroad girls hockey team had another successful season, finishing as the MSHSL Class 1A State Runner-Up after falling to the Breck Mustangs 4-1 in the championship game. The Lady Warriors enjoyed an exciting postseason run, defeating the Luverne Cardinals 5-1 in the quarterfinals before ultimately coming up short in the title game.

Why it matters

The Warroad girls hockey program has a long history of excellence, consistently fielding competitive teams that make deep playoff runs. This season's runner-up finish continues that tradition and showcases the strength of the program and the local community's support for girls' sports.

The details

In the state title game, the Warroad Lady Warriors were unable to overcome the Breck Mustangs, falling by a score of 4-1. The Warriors finished the season with an overall record of 23-6-1 in the Greater Minnesota Conference. Earlier in the playoffs, Warroad defeated the Luverne Cardinals 5-1 in the quarterfinal round.

  • The state title game was played on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • Warroad defeated Luverne 5-1 in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Warroad Lady Hockey Warriors

The girls hockey team from Warroad, Minnesota that finished as the MSHSL Class 1A State Runner-Up.

Breck Mustangs

The high school hockey team from Breck School that defeated Warroad 4-1 in the MSHSL Class 1A State Title game.

Luverne Cardinals

The high school hockey team from Luverne, Minnesota that Warroad defeated 5-1 in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

The takeaway

The Warroad Lady Hockey Warriors' runner-up finish in the MSHSL Class 1A State Tournament is a testament to the strength and consistency of their program. Despite falling short in the title game, the team's deep playoff run and overall success this season will only further cement Warroad's reputation as a girls' hockey powerhouse in Minnesota.