The future UMD Bulldog rarely left the ice, scored a goal and added three assists — including a helper on the overtime game-winner — to help his Warroad squad to the Class 1A state final.
Gardner scored Warroad's first three goals — his second hat trick in as many games in this year's state tournament. The Mr. Hockey finalist now has 45 goals on the season.
The Crimson captain had a hat trick and four points as the Maple Grove top line out-dueled Prior Lake's high-powered attack.
Maple Grove's Joshua Giuliani
Hanson, a Minnesota Duluth commit, scored the eventual game-winner vs. Alexandria, tacked on a pair of assists and was easily the best player on the ice in Friday's second Class 1A semifinal.
Law won't wow you with flash, but he will with his efficient, rock-solid defensive play. The senior blue-liner didn't give Hill-Murray an inch and had a game-high six blocks.
Hermantown's Ty Hanson
Brauns, a Frank Brimsek Award finalist, looked in control all night — he played confidently at the top of his crease, allowed few rebounds and made 37 saves.