De Pere Voyageurs Advance to First State Hockey Tournament

High school hockey team reaches historic milestone after sectional final win.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

The De Pere Voyageurs boys hockey team defeated Neenah/Hortonville/Menasha 4-2 in the Division 1 sectional final, securing their first-ever berth in the state hockey tournament.

Why it matters

This is a major accomplishment for the De Pere hockey program, which has never before reached the state tournament. The team's success this season highlights the growth and development of their hockey program and will generate excitement and pride within the local community.

The details

The second-seeded Voyageurs led 2-0 after two periods and 3-1 during the third period before ultimately winning 4-2. This victory marks the first time in program history that De Pere has advanced to the state hockey tournament.

  • The sectional final game was played on Friday, February 27, 2026.

The players

De Pere Voyageurs

The boys hockey team from De Pere High School, making their first-ever appearance in the state tournament.

Neenah/Hortonville/Menasha

The opposing team that De Pere defeated in the sectional final.

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What’s next

The De Pere Voyageurs will now advance to the Wisconsin state hockey tournament, where they will compete against the other top teams in the state for the championship.

The takeaway

De Pere's historic run to the state tournament showcases the growth and development of their hockey program, inspiring pride in the local community and setting the stage for the team to compete for a state title.