Alexandria vs. Minneapolis, 2022 Class A Quarterfinals

Alexandria defenseman Jack Lamski (2) skates the puck past Minneapolis forward Ozzie Snodgrass (10) during the first period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria players celebrate Brycen Berg’s goal against Minneapolis during the first period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Minneapolis forward Evan Grimm (27) and Alexandria forward Gavin Olson (15) chase the puck during the first period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria forward Brycen Berg (11) celebrates his goal against Minneapolis during the first period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria forward Brycen Berg (11) left, scores on Minneapolis goaltender Alex LaMont (31) during the first period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Minneapolis forward Zander Zoia (5) scores on Alexandria goaltender Teagan Pfeffer (31) during the first period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria defenseman Mason Loch (19) and Minneapolis forward Ozzie Snodgrass (10) battle for the puck during the first period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria defenseman Brennan Lattimer (12) tries to block Minneapolis forward Evan Grimm (27) from making a pass during the first period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Minneapolis players are introduced before their game against Alexandria Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria players are introduced before their game against Minneapolis Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Minneapolis forward Zander Zoia (5) celebrates his goal against Minneapolis with the bench during the first period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria goaltender Teagan Pfeffer (31) blocks a shot by Minneapolis forward Zander Zoia (5) during the first period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria forward Brycen Berg (11) celebrates his goal against Minneapolis during the first period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria forward Leonard Kompelien (3) and Minneapolis defenseman Henry Davis (7) battle for the puck during the first period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Minneapolis Head Coach Joe Dziedzic talks with players during the third period against Alexandria Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria defenseman Pieter Mulder (18) and Minneapolis forward Zander Zoia (5) collide during the second period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria coaches talk with players during a break against Minneapolis during the second period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Alexandria (20-6-2) won that game against Minneapolis, 4-1, to set up a game against top-ranked Hermantown (27-2) on Friday at 1 p.m. at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. It's a rematch of the 2018 state semifinals game that Alexandria won 6-1.

Minneapolis defenseman Henry Davis (7) can’t get the puck past Alexandria goaltender Teagan Pfeffer (31) and Alexandria defenseman Zaven Noetzelman (24) during the second period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria forward Joseph Lamski (6) tries to shoot the puck over the pad of Minneapolis goaltender Alex LaMont (31) during the third period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria goaltender Teagan Pfeffer (31) smothers a shot by Minneapolis forward Evan Grimm (27) during the third period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Minneapolis forward Jack Hanson (19) carries the puck against Alexandria during the second period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria goaltender Teagan Pfeffer (31) and Alexandria defenseman Brennan Lattimer (12) block a shot by Minneapolis forward Evan Grimm (27) during the second period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria celebrates a goal against Minneapolis during the second period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria goaltender Teagan Pfeffer (31) grabs a shot by Minneapolis forward Jack Hanson (19) during the third period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria celebrate an empty net goal against Minneapolis during the third period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Alexandria defenseman Henry Ramstorf (16) and Minneapolis defenseman Drew Pitts (24) go into the boards after the puck during the second period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

Minneapolis goaltender Alex LaMont (31) smothers a shot by Alexandria forward Josiah Gronholz (8) during the second period Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in the State Hockey Tournament at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.