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For first time since 1994, a Minneapolis public school qualifies for the boys' hockey state tournament

Co-op team's victory over Delano in the Class 1A, Section 2 final ends the city's long absence from the event.

By David La Vaque

March 3, 2022 at 4:44PM

Minneapolis forwards John Bebler (9) and Ben Matthews (12) skated toward the student section to celebrate with their fans after Minneapolis defeated Delano. (Jeff Wheeler, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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David La Vaque

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David La Vaque is a high school sports reporter who has been the lead high school hockey writer for the Minnesota Star Tribune since 2010. He is co-author of “Tourney Time,” a book about the history of Minnesota’s boys hockey state tournament published in 2020 and updated in 2024.