Eight teams, four games: Where it all begins in the Class 2A boys hockey state tournament

SCOUTING THE ROCHESTER CENTURY/JOHN MARSHALL PANTHERS

State tournament trips: Fourth.

Top three scorers: Aiden Emerich, senior F (22 goals, 26 assists); Ole Fevold, junior F (19 goals, 16 assists); Jonathan Burmester, senior F (11 goals, 22 assists).

In goal: Kyle Lappi, junior; 18-3-2, 2.16 GAA, .903 save percentage, one shutout.

Did you know? John Marshall made six trips to the state tournament before combining with Century.

SCOUTING THE CHANHASSEN STORM

State tournament trips: First.

In goal: Kam Hendrickson, senior; 21-5-0, 1.00 GAA, .952 save percentage, seven shutouts.

Did you know? Hendrickson stopped 151 of the 159 shots (94.9%) he faced in February, including 44 of 45 in the section final against No. 1-ranked Minnetonka.

SCOUTING THE CRETIN-DERHAM HALL RAIDERS

State tournament trips: Sixth.

Top three scorers: Chuck Owens, senior F (12 goals, 22 assists); Nate Chorlton, sophomore F (13 goals, 18 assists); Easton Swift, senior F (11 goals, 17 assists).

Did you know? After starting the season as a backup, Nelson took over as the No. 1 goaltender in mid-January.

SCOUTING THE CENTENNIAL COUGARS

State tournament trips: Fourth.

Top three scorers: Harper Searles, senior F (24 goals, 41 assists); Heath Nelson, senior F (35 goals, 28 assists); Austin Petersen, senior D (11 goals, 26 assists).

In goal: Easton Cody, junior; 10-4-2, 2.47 GAA, .922 save percentage, two shutouts.

SCOUTING THE ELK RIVER/ZIMMERMAN ELKS

State tournament trips: Second (seventh including appearances by Elk River alone).

Top three scorers: Kole Mears, senior F (20 goals, 17 assists); Braden Hansberger, senior F (nine goals, 26 assists); Cooper Anderson, senior D (nine goals, 18 assists).

In goal: Gavin Greniuk, junior; 16-9-1, 2.24 GAA, .927 save percentage, two shutouts.

Did you know? The Elks enter the state tournament on an eight-game winning streak, which includes a 7-5 win over fellow state tournament participant Centennial.

State tournament trips: 32nd.

Top three scorers: Jackson Nevers, senior F (17 goals, 33 assists); Bobby Cowan, senior F (21 goals, 19 assists); Mason West, sophomore F (14 goals, 21 assists).

In goal: Joe Bertram, senior; 21-4-1, 1.60 GAA, .938 save percentage, four shutouts.

Did you know? The Hornets have more tournament appearances (32) and titles (10) than any other team in the tournament.

SCOUTING THE GRAND RAPIDS THUNDERHAWKS

Top three scorers: Nathan Garski, sophomore F (17 goals, 19 assists); Jacob Garski, senior F (10 goals, 25 assists); Bauer Murphy, senior D (12 goals, 16 assists).

In goal: Carter Casey, sophomore; 9-6-0, 2.35 GAA, .915 save percentage, one shutout.

Did you know? The Thunderhawks are making their first trip to the state tournament since winning the Class 2A title in 2017.

SCOUTING THE WHITE BEAR LAKE BEARS

State tournament trips: 20th.

In goal: Leo Gabriel, junior; 18-7-1, 1.87 GAA, .924 save percentage, eight shutouts.