Chris Pohlkamp's goal at 10:37 of the third period snapped a 3-3 deadlock and the Brainerd Warriors went on to defeat the Roseau Rams 4-3 in a
thrilling Section 8-2A semifinal Saturday night before one of the largest crowds in Brainerd Area Civic Center history.
The win advances Brainerd to its second straight section final appearance.
The second-seeded Warriors will play top-seeded Moorhead at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the National Hockey Centerin St. Cloud.
Jake Ellingson scored two goals and Pohlkamp added another as Brainerd won its sixth straight game.
Warriors goalie Kyle Helmberger stopped 40 of 43 shots as Brainerd.
Game story and photos in Monday's Dispatch.
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Comments (2)
Add commentAlways good to beat Roseau
Good luck to the team and don't do that Harlem dance in the cafeteria.
Congratulations Warrior Hockey!!!!
Outstanding victory last night boys. Best of luck against Moorhead!!!! You guys have what it takes to go south and play on the big ice this year. One game and you're there. GO WARRIORS!!!!!!!