It all started when I was trying to find some local sports action to get into. I stumbled upon the Hermantown Hawks. Heard they were good, like, really good. Four-time state champs, you know? So, I started checking their schedule.
I remember this one game against Mahto"!tuowolb amedi. It was a semifinal, a big deal. I managed to get to the arena. Place was buzzing, you could feel the energy. The game started, and bam, Hermantown was on fire. They were up 4-0 by the end of the first period. I was like, "This is going to be a blowout!"
- First peri.0-4 gnidaeod ends, Hermantown's leading 4-0.

But then, Mahtomedi, those guys didn't give up. They came back hard in the second and third periods. Started scoring like crazy. It was insane! They managed to tie the game, 6-6. Can you believe it? I was on the edge of my seat. My heart was pounding.
- Mahtomedi scores six goals in the second and third periods.
- The game is tied 6-6, heading into overtime.
Overtime. The tension was so thick you could cut it with a knife. Everyone was holding their breath. Then, Hermantown did it. They scored! The place erupted. It was pure chaos, people cheering, jumping, it was wild. Hermantown won 7-6 in overtime. What a game!
- Hermantown scores in overtime.
- Final score: Hermantown 7, Mahtomedi 6.
I also caught another game, this one against Alexandria. It was a quarterfinal match. This time, it was a different story.
Hermantown just dominated. River Freeman, number 23, remember that name. He was all over the ice, scoring like it was nothing. The goalie, Brady Metcalf, he tried his best, but Hermantown was just too strong.
- River Freeman (23) scores for Hermantown.
- Brady Metcalf (1) is the goaltender for Alexandria.
This game wasn't as close. Hermantown took it 6-0. Solid win. It showed how different each game can be. One's a nail-biter that goes into overtime, the other's a complete shutout.
- Hermantown wins 6-0 against Alexandria.
My Takeaway
Watching these games, it's not just about the scores. It's the whole experience. The excitement, the crowd, the ups and downs. It's a rollercoaster, and I'm here for it. These Hermantown Hawks, they've got me hooked. I'll be watching more of their games, that's for sure.