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Granite City Lumberjacks Dominate Willmar WarHawks in Junior Hockey Matchup
Lumberjacks erase early deficit with 6 straight goals to win 6-1
Published on Feb. 6, 2026
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The Granite City Lumberjacks overcame an early 1-0 deficit to the Willmar WarHawks, scoring 6 unanswered goals and cruising to a 6-1 victory in a NA3HL junior hockey game on Friday night.
Why it matters
This win extends the Lumberjacks' strong start to the season and highlights the team's ability to bounce back from an early deficit, showcasing their resilience and offensive firepower. The junior hockey league provides an important developmental pathway for young players aspiring to higher levels of the sport.
The details
Willmar's Gabe Adams scored first to give the WarHawks a 1-0 lead, but the Lumberjacks responded with goals from Ty Smith, Carter Oothoudt, Alexander Zelazowski, Smith again, and Easton Starkey to take a commanding 5-1 lead. Tyler Starich added a third period goal to seal the 6-1 victory for Granite City.
- The game was played on Friday, February 7, 2026.
- Willmar took a 1-0 lead at the 3:07 mark of the first period.
- Granite City scored 6 unanswered goals over the remainder of the game.
The players
Gabe Adams
A center for the Willmar WarHawks who has 15 goals and 9 assists in 34 games this season.
Ty Smith
A player for the Granite City Lumberjacks who scored 2 goals in the game.
Carter Oothoudt
A player for the Granite City Lumberjacks who scored a goal in the game.
Alexander Zelazowski
A player for the Granite City Lumberjacks who scored a goal in the game.
Easton Starkey
A player for the Granite City Lumberjacks who scored a goal in the game.
What’s next
The two teams will face off again on Saturday, February 8, 2026 at 7:10 PM in Willmar.
The takeaway
The Granite City Lumberjacks demonstrated their ability to overcome adversity and dominate their opponent, showcasing the depth of talent on their roster and their potential to make a deep playoff run in the NA3HL junior hockey league.
