Hagen Burrows (Minnetonka) had a goal and two assists and Javon Mooore (Minnetonka) notched three assists as Section 2 (Orange) beat Section 4 (Blue) to advance to Saturday's semifinals. Section 2 goaltenders Carter Wishart (Chaska) and Kaizer Nelson (Minnetonka) combined to stop 29 of 32 shots.
Kasen Sauer (Wayzata) scored twice in regulation and Isaac Johnson (Fergus Falls) and Luke Miller (Wayzata) scored shootout goals as Section 6 moved on to the semifinals. Section 6 goaltender Robbie Clarkowski (Edina) allowed just one goal in three shots in the shootout to help secure the win.
Aidan Willis (Lakeville South) had a goal and an assist and Tyler Gibson (Rochester Century) scored the winning goal late in the first half as Section 1 earned its spot in the semifinals. Lakeville South goaltenders Jack Hochsprung and Leighton Keilen combined to make 18 saves on 21 shots to earn the victory.
Hampton Slukynsky (Warroad) stopped all 11 shots in the first half as Section 8 built a 2-0 lead. Parker Gast (Moorhead) put Section 8 ahead 3-0 early in the second half, and Section 7 rallied with goals by Brooks Cogswell (Andover) and Kade Kohanski (Hermantown). Joe Gramer (Moorhead) had two assists for Section 7.