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Sioux Falls to Host 2026 SDAHA Varsity Boys Hockey Tournament
Seventh-seeded Aberdeen Cougars and eighth-seeded Watertown Lakers face off against top teams in the state tournament
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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The 2026 South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association (SDAHA) varsity boys hockey tournament is set to take place in Sioux Falls. The seventh-seeded Aberdeen Cougars (11-11) will face the second-seeded Sioux Falls East Flyers (19-3), while the eighth-seeded Watertown Lakers (8-13-1) will take on the defending champion team.
Why it matters
The SDAHA varsity boys hockey tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top high school hockey talent in the state. Hosting the tournament in Sioux Falls will bring increased attention and economic activity to the city, while the matchups between the lower-seeded Aberdeen and Watertown teams against the top contenders promise exciting and competitive games.
The details
The tournament schedule will feature the Aberdeen Cougars facing off against the Sioux Falls East Flyers at 2:30 p.m., followed by the Watertown Lakers taking on the defending champion team. The lower-seeded Aberdeen and Watertown teams will look to pull off upsets against their more highly ranked opponents in the opening round.
- The 2026 SDAHA varsity boys hockey tournament will take place this week.
The players
Aberdeen Cougars
The seventh-seeded high school hockey team from Aberdeen, South Dakota with an 11-11 record.
Sioux Falls East Flyers
The second-seeded high school hockey team from Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a 19-3 record.
Watertown Lakers
The eighth-seeded high school hockey team from Watertown, South Dakota with an 8-13-1 record.
The takeaway
The 2026 SDAHA varsity boys hockey tournament in Sioux Falls will feature exciting matchups between lower-seeded underdogs and the state's top contenders, promising a thrilling event for hockey fans across South Dakota.
