Fergus Falls Otters Shut Down Willmar Cardinals in Boys Hockey

Luke Johnson scores 2 goals to lead Fergus Falls to a 2-0 victory

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Fergus Falls boys hockey team defeated the Willmar Cardinals 2-0 in a Central Lakes Conference matchup. Luke Johnson scored both goals for the Otters, with assists from Tanner Donaghue and Brody Krein. Holden Stenstrom recorded the shutout in goal for Fergus Falls, making 29 saves. Willmar goalie Eli Ewert stopped 27 of 29 shots in the loss.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Fergus Falls in the hunt for a better position in the Central Lakes Conference standings, while Willmar continues to struggle, having lost four straight games.

The details

Johnson opened the scoring for Fergus Falls at 15:07 of the first period, and then added an unassisted goal at 3:40 of the second period. The Otters are now 3-8 in the conference and 7-16 overall, while Willmar fell to 1-9 in the CLC and 10-14 overall.

  • The game was played on February 10, 2026.

The players

Luke Johnson

A player for the Fergus Falls Otters who scored both goals in the 2-0 victory over Willmar.

Tanner Donaghue

A player for the Fergus Falls Otters who assisted on one of Luke Johnson's goals.

Brody Krein

A player for the Fergus Falls Otters who assisted on one of Luke Johnson's goals.

Holden Stenstrom

The goaltender for the Fergus Falls Otters who recorded the shutout, making 29 saves.

Eli Ewert

The goaltender for the Willmar Cardinals who made 27 saves in the loss.

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What’s next

Willmar will conclude its regular season when it plays host to Wadena-Deer Creek on Thursday, February 13, 2026 at 7 p.m.

The takeaway

This game showcases the continued struggles of the Willmar Cardinals, who have now lost four straight, while the Fergus Falls Otters were able to earn a much-needed victory to keep their playoff hopes alive in the competitive Central Lakes Conference.