Media Alert

What: 2010 Boys State High School Hockey Tournament Banquets

Where: Roy Wilkins Auditorium, St. Paul

When: Class A Banquet – Tuesday, March 9 – 6:00 PM

Class AA Banquet – Wednesday, March 10 – 7:00 PM

New Ulm has not been to the state tournament since 1992
Alexandria is making its first appearance since 1996
Warroad attending for 7^th time in last 8 years – won titles in ’05 and ‘03
Warroad has made 20 appearances with four titles ('94, '96, '03, '05) and an all-time tournament record of 25-8
Breck has won 11 straight state tourney games – won titles in '09, ’04 and ’00
Breck's Tyson Fulton leads the tournament field in scoring with 84 points
Hermantown won its lone state title in its last state tournament appearance (2007)
Mr. Hockey Finalists in the state tournament: Adam Krause (Hermantown), Brock Nelson (Warroad)
Class A field: Alexandria, Breck, Hermantown, Mahtomedi, New Ulm, Rochester Lourdes, Virginia/Mt. Iron-Buhl, Warroad
Keynote Speaker: Brian Bonin, former Mr. Hockey/Hobey Baker Award Winner

Edina returns for 4^th straight tourney
Edina coached by two former Minnesota North Stars: Curt Giles and Don Beaupre
Blaine's Nick Bjugstad leads the tournament field in scoring with 69 points
Minnetonka's lone loss was a 5-4 overtime defeat at the hands of Edina
Roseau will be making its record 33rd state tournament appearance. The Rams have won a record seven state titles
Edina has won six state championships and has made 26 appearances in St. Paul
Apple Valley is making its first appearance in the state tournament since winning the 1996 title
Blaine, Duluh East, Edina and Hill-Murray each appeared in the 2009 state tournament
Mr. Hockey Finalists in the state tournament: Nick Bjugstad (Blaine), Max Gardiner (Minnetonka), Justin Holl (Minnetonka)
Class AA field: Apple Valley, Blaine, Duluth East, Edina, Hill-Murray, Lakeville North, Minnetonka, Roseau
Keynote Speaker: Shjon Podein, former Stanley Cup Champion