Yankton Bucks Defeat Oahe 6-3 in Hockey Tournament

Rylan Murphy scores hat trick to power Bucks to opening round victory

Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:50pm

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The Yankton Bucks defeated the Oahe hockey team 6-3 in the opening round of the South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association Youth Varsity Tournament in Sioux Falls. Yankton's Rylan Murphy led the way with three goals and an assist.

Why it matters

The South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association Youth Varsity Tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the state's top young hockey talent. Yankton's decisive victory over Oahe in the opening round sets them up for a deep tournament run.

The details

Rylan Murphy scored a hat trick, netting three goals, and added an assist to power the Yankton Bucks to a 6-3 win over Oahe in the opening round of the South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association Youth Varsity Tournament in Sioux Falls.

  • The game took place on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Rylan Murphy

A key player for the Yankton Bucks who scored three goals and had one assist in the opening round victory.

Yankton Bucks

The hockey team from Yankton, South Dakota that won their opening round match-up in the South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association Youth Varsity Tournament.

Oahe

The hockey team that lost 6-3 to the Yankton Bucks in the opening round of the South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association Youth Varsity Tournament.

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What’s next

The Yankton Bucks will advance to the next round of the South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association Youth Varsity Tournament, where they will face the winner of the game between Rapid City and Aberdeen.

The takeaway

Rylan Murphy's standout performance led the Yankton Bucks to a convincing opening round victory in the South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association Youth Varsity Tournament, showcasing the team's depth and potential for a deep tournament run.