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Bismarck Legacy holds off Shanley in ND boys hockey state quarters
The Sabers advance to the semifinals against Grand Forks Central
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Bismarck Legacy defeated Fargo Shanley 4-1 in the North Dakota boys hockey state tournament quarterfinals. The Sabers, the West Region No. 2 seed, overcame a slow start to rally past the East Region No. 3 Deacons. Legacy forward Ben Garlie scored two goals, including an empty-netter, to lead the Sabers. Legacy will face East Region No. 1 seed Grand Forks Central in the semifinals on Friday.
Why it matters
This victory keeps Bismarck Legacy's state championship hopes alive as they advance to the semifinals. The loss ends Shanley's tournament run, but the Deacons will look to bounce back in the consolation semifinals against Bismarck Century.
The details
After a sluggish first period, Legacy found its footing in the second and third periods. Shanley forward Jack Rasmussen opened the scoring early in the second, but Legacy's Beckham Presley-McKay evened the game with a breakaway goal. Garlie then scored the go-ahead goal on the power play midway through the third period. Legacy added two empty-net goals late to seal the victory.
- The game was played on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
- The semifinals are scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026.
- The consolation semifinals are also scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026.
The players
Bismarck Legacy
The West Region No. 2 seed in the North Dakota boys hockey state tournament.
Fargo Shanley
The East Region No. 3 seed in the North Dakota boys hockey state tournament.
Ben Garlie
A forward for Bismarck Legacy who scored two goals, including an empty-netter, to lead the Sabers to victory.
Beckham Presley-McKay
A Bismarck Legacy player who scored the game-tying goal on a breakaway in the second period.
Jack Rasmussen
A Fargo Shanley forward who opened the scoring with a goal in the second period.
What they’re saying
“We had everyone buying in. Blocking shots, getting in lanes, taking hits to get pucks out and make plays.”
— Ben Garlie, Bismarck Legacy forward (grandforksherald.com)
“First period, we were watching the game. The guys had some nerves.”
— Ryan Faragher, Bismarck Legacy head coach (grandforksherald.com)
“Everyone needed to have their intensity up a little more and get going.”
— Ben Garlie, Bismarck Legacy forward (grandforksherald.com)
“We just didn't get enough bodies to the net and cause enough traffic.”
— Mark Olsonawski, Fargo Shanley head coach (grandforksherald.com)
What’s next
The Bismarck Legacy Sabers will face the Grand Forks Central Knights in the semifinals on Friday, February 27, 2026. The Fargo Shanley Deacons will play the Bismarck Century Patriots in the consolation semifinals, also on Friday.
The takeaway
Bismarck Legacy overcame a slow start to defeat Fargo Shanley and advance to the semifinals of the North Dakota boys hockey state tournament. The Sabers' ability to regroup and increase their intensity in the later periods proved to be the difference in this quarterfinal matchup.
