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Girls Hockey -- 2025-2026

AA Standings

Team Conf WConf L Conf T Ovr WOvr L Ovr T
Fargo North-South 210 0 231 0
Grand Forks 174 0 195 0
Legacy-Bismarck High 165 0 185 0
Bismarck Century 157 0 1510 0
West Fargo United 147 0 168 0
Fargo Davies 108 0 109 0
Mandan 1011 0 1113 0
Jamestown 514 0 514 1
Minot United 515 0 717 0
Williston 415 0 515 0
Dickinson 217 0 317 0
Devils Lake 117 0 118 0

AA Team Results

Fargo North-South — 23-1 overall, 21-0 WDA

11-25 @West Fargo United 5-1 W
12-5 @Legacy-Bismarck High 4-1 W
12-6 @Dickinson 7-0 W
12-12 Grand Forks 5-2 W
12-19 @Mandan 5-1 W
12-20 @Bismarck Century 3-0 W
12-30 Marshall, MN 3-6 L
1-2 Minot United 4-0 W
1-3 Williston 4-0 W
1-6 @Jamestown 6-3 W
1-9 @Fargo Davies 3-0 W
1-16 Legacy-Bismarck High 2-1 W
1-20 West Fargo United 3-2 W
1-23 Devils Lake 9-0 W
1-30 Mandan 4-0 W
1-31 Bismarck Century 6-3 W
2-3 Devils Lake 7-0 W
2-5 @Grand Forks 1-0 W
2-7 Dickinson 7-0 W
2-13 @Minot United 9-1 W
2-14 @Williston 7-0 W
2-17 Jamestown 8-1 W
2-19 Fargo Davies 7-0 W
-- Playoffs --
2-26 NMinot United 8-0 W
2-27 NWest Fargo United 2-3 L
2-28 NFargo Davies 4-0 W

Grand Forks — 19-5 overall, 17-4 WDA

11-25 Devils Lake 4-1 W
12-2 @East Grand Forks, MN 3-1 W
12-5 @Williston 5-2 W
12-6 @Minot United 5-2 W
12-12 @Fargo North-South 2-5 L
12-19 Dickinson 3-2 W
12-20 Legacy-Bismarck High 2-7 L
1-2 Bismarck Century 3-1 W
1-3 Mandan 5-2 W
1-6 @Fargo Davies 4-1 W
1-9 West Fargo United 3-0 W
1-15 Minot United 7-1 W
1-20 @Devils Lake 4-2 W
1-24 Williston 5-3 W
1-27 Fargo Davies 3-2 W
1-30 @Dickinson 5-1 W
1-31 @Legacy-Bismarck High 2-1 W
2-5 Fargo North-South 0-1 L
2-6 Jamestown 3-0 W
2-13 @Bismarck Century 4-1 W
2-14 @Mandan 3-2 W
2-19 @West Fargo United 1-2 L
2-21 @Jamestown 5-4 W
-- Playoffs --
2-26 NMandan 3-0 W
2-27 NFargo Davies 3-2 W
2-28 NWest Fargo United 1-2 L

Legacy-Bismarck High — 18-5 overall, 16-5 WDA

11-22 @Crookston, MN 2-3 L
11-25 @Dickinson 8-1 W
12-5 Fargo North-South 1-4 L
12-6 West Fargo United 3-4 L
12-12 @Williston 4-1 W
12-16 Minot United 2-0 W
12-19 @Devils Lake 3-2 W
12-20 @Grand Forks 7-2 W
1-2 Jamestown 7-1 W
1-3 Fargo Davies 3-0 W
1-6 Mandan 3-2 W
1-8 @Bismarck Century 4-3 W
1-16 @Fargo North-South 1-2 L
1-17 @West Fargo United 2-1 W
1-20 Dickinson 6-2 W
1-22 @Minot United 3-1 W
1-30 Devils Lake 6-0 W
1-31 Grand Forks 1-2 L
2-3 Bismarck Century 0-3 L
2-6 Williston 5-2 W
2-10 @Jamestown 6-0 W
2-14 @Fargo Davies 1-0 W
2-17 @Mandan 3-1 W
-- Playoffs --
2-26 NFargo Davies 1-2 L
2-27 NMandan 4-1 W
2-28 NMinot United 6-1 W

Bismarck Century — 15-10 overall, 15-7 WDA

11-22 Notre Dame Academy, SK 0-3 L
11-25 @Mandan 5-3 W
12-2 @Jamestown 7-0 W
12-5 @Fargo Davies 6-1 W
12-11 @Minot United 6-0 W
12-16 Dickinson 6-1 W
12-19 West Fargo United 2-1 W
12-20 Fargo North-South 0-3 L
1-2 @Grand Forks 1-3 L
1-3 @Devils Lake 8-0 W
1-6 @Williston 3-0 W
1-8 Legacy-Bismarck High 3-4 L
1-16 Fargo Davies 2-4 L
1-17 Jamestown 4-3 W
1-20 Mandan 0-3 L
1-23 @Dickinson 4-0 W
1-30 @West Fargo United 4-3 W
1-31 @Fargo North-South 3-6 L
2-3 @Legacy-Bismarck High 3-0 W
2-5 Minot United 3-1 W
2-13 Grand Forks 1-4 L
2-14 Devils Lake 8-0 W
2-17 Williston 5-0 W
-- Playoffs --
2-26 NWest Fargo United 3-5 L
2-27 NMinot United 1-2 L

West Fargo United — 16-8 overall, 14-7 WDA

11-25 Fargo North-South 1-5 L
12-5 @Dickinson 5-0 W
12-6 @Legacy-Bismarck High 4-3 W
12-12 Jamestown 6-3 W
12-19 @Bismarck Century 1-2 L
12-20 @Mandan 5-2 W
12-23 Fargo Davies 3-4 L
12-29 Marshall, MN 0-5 L
1-2 Williston 4-1 W
1-3 Minot United 5-0 W
1-9 @Grand Forks 0-3 L
1-12 Devils Lake 8-0 W
1-17 Legacy-Bismarck High 1-2 L
1-20 @Fargo North-South 2-3 L
1-23 @Fargo Davies 2-4 L
1-30 Bismarck Century 3-4 L
1-31 Mandan 6-0 W
2-5 @Jamestown 7-3 W
2-6 Dickinson 5-0 W
2-13 @Williston 1-0 W
2-14 @Minot United 12-1 W
2-16 @Devils Lake 3-1 W
2-19 Grand Forks 2-1 W
-- Playoffs --
2-26 NBismarck Century 5-3 W
2-27 NFargo North-South 3-2 W
2-28 NGrand Forks 2-1 W

Fargo Davies — 10-9 overall, 10-8 WDA

12-5 Bismarck Century 1-6 L
12-6 Mandan 3-2 W
12-12 Devils Lake 2-1 W
12-16 Jamestown 5-1 W
12-19 Williston 6-1 W
12-20 Minot United 0-1 L
12-23 @West Fargo United 4-3 W
12-30 East Grand Forks, MN 2-2 T
1-2 @Dickinson 6-5 W
1-3 @Legacy-Bismarck High 0-3 L
1-6 Grand Forks 1-4 L
1-9 Fargo North-South 0-3 L
1-16 @Bismarck Century 4-2 W
1-17 @Mandan 3-4 L
1-20 @Jamestown 6-1 W
1-23 West Fargo United 4-2 W
1-27 @Grand Forks 2-3 L
1-30 @Williston 5-2 W
1-31 @Minot United 3-0 W
2-5 @Devils Lake 2-1 W
2-13 Dickinson 7-4 W
2-14 Legacy-Bismarck High 0-1 L
2-19 @Fargo North-South 0-7 L
-- Playoffs --
2-26 NLegacy-Bismarck High 2-1 W
2-27 NGrand Forks 2-3 L
2-28 NFargo North-South 0-4 L

Mandan — 11-13 overall, 10-11 WDA

11-21 Notre Dame Academy, SK 4-3 W
11-25 Bismarck Century 3-5 L
12-5 @Jamestown 3-2 W
12-6 @Fargo Davies 2-3 L
12-12 @Dickinson 2-4 L
12-13 @Williston 3-1 W
12-19 Fargo North-South 1-5 L
12-20 West Fargo United 2-5 L
1-2 @Devils Lake 9-0 W
1-3 @Grand Forks 2-5 L
1-6 @Legacy-Bismarck High 2-3 L
1-10 Minot United 1-4 L
1-13 Jamestown 2-1 W
1-17 Fargo Davies 4-3 W
1-20 @Bismarck Century 3-0 W
1-23 Williston 3-0 W
1-30 @Fargo North-South 0-4 L
1-31 @West Fargo United 0-6 L
2-3 Dickinson 4-2 W
2-13 Devils Lake 6-0 W
2-14 Grand Forks 2-3 L
2-17 Legacy-Bismarck High 1-3 L
2-19 @Minot United 5-1 W
-- Playoffs --
2-26 NGrand Forks 0-3 L
2-27 NLegacy-Bismarck High 1-4 L

Jamestown — 5-14-1 overall, 5-14 WDA

11-22 Aberdeen, SD 1-1 T
12-2 Bismarck Century 0-7 L
12-5 Mandan 2-3 L
12-12 @West Fargo United 3-6 L
12-16 @Fargo Davies 1-5 L
12-19 Minot United 2-0 W
12-20 Williston 4-0 W
1-2 @Legacy-Bismarck High 1-7 L
1-3 @Dickinson 5-3 W
1-6 Fargo North-South 3-6 L
1-8 Devils Lake 4-0 W
1-13 @Mandan 1-2 L
1-17 @Bismarck Century 3-4 L
1-20 Fargo Davies 1-6 L
1-30 @Minot United 2-3 L
1-31 @Williston 1-2 L
2-5 West Fargo United 3-7 L
2-6 @Grand Forks 0-3 L
2-10 Legacy-Bismarck High 0-6 L
2-14 Dickinson 3-4 L
2-17 @Fargo North-South 1-8 L
2-19 @Devils Lake 2-1 W
2-21 Grand Forks 4-5 L

Minot United — 7-17 overall, 5-15 WDA

11-28 SE Goldwings 4-1 W
12-5 Devils Lake 4-3 W
12-6 Grand Forks 2-5 L
12-11 Bismarck Century 0-6 L
12-16 @Legacy-Bismarck High 0-2 L
12-19 @Jamestown 0-2 L
12-20 @Fargo Davies 1-0 W
12-30 @Williston 2-4 L
1-2 @Fargo North-South 0-4 L
1-3 @West Fargo United 0-5 L
1-6 Dickinson 2-1 W
1-10 @Mandan 4-1 W
1-15 @Grand Forks 1-7 L
1-20 Williston 1-9 L
1-22 Legacy-Bismarck High 1-3 L
1-26 @Devils Lake 3-1 W
1-30 Jamestown 3-2 W
1-31 Fargo Davies 0-3 L
2-5 @Bismarck Century 1-3 L
2-13 Fargo North-South 1-9 L
2-14 West Fargo United 1-12 L
2-17 @Dickinson 5-3 W
2-19 Mandan 1-5 L
-- Playoffs --
2-26 NFargo North-South 0-8 L
2-27 NBismarck Century 2-1 W
2-28 NLegacy-Bismarck High 1-6 L

Williston — 5-15 overall, 4-15 WDA

12-5 Grand Forks 2-5 L
12-6 Devils Lake 2-0 W
12-12 Legacy-Bismarck High 1-4 L
12-13 Mandan 1-3 L
12-19 @Fargo Davies 1-6 L
12-20 @Jamestown 0-4 L
12-30 Minot United 4-2 W
1-2 @West Fargo United 1-4 L
1-3 @Fargo North-South 0-4 L
1-6 Bismarck Century 0-3 L
1-8 @Dickinson 3-4 L
1-13 @Watford City 19U 4-1 W
1-20 @Minot United 9-1 W
1-23 @Mandan 0-3 L
1-24 @Grand Forks 3-5 L
1-30 Fargo Davies 2-5 L
1-31 Jamestown 2-1 W
2-6 @Legacy-Bismarck High 2-5 L
2-7 @Devils Lake 4-3 W
2-13 West Fargo United 0-1 L
2-14 Fargo North-South 0-7 L
2-17 @Bismarck Century 0-5 L
2-19 Dickinson 3-2 W

Dickinson — 3-17 overall, 2-17 WDA

11-21 @Watford City 19U 7-5 W
11-25 Legacy-Bismarck High 1-8 L
12-5 West Fargo United 0-5 L
12-6 Fargo North-South 0-7 L
12-12 Mandan 4-2 W
12-16 @Bismarck Century 1-6 L
12-19 @Grand Forks 2-3 L
12-20 @Devils Lake 2-1 W
1-2 Fargo Davies 5-6 L
1-3 Jamestown 3-5 L
1-6 @Minot United 1-2 L
1-8 Williston 4-3 W
1-20 @Legacy-Bismarck High 2-6 L
1-23 Bismarck Century 0-4 L
1-30 Grand Forks 1-5 L
2-3 @Mandan 2-4 L
2-6 @West Fargo United 0-5 L
2-7 @Fargo North-South 0-7 L
2-12 Devils Lake 3-5 L
2-13 @Fargo Davies 4-7 L
2-14 @Jamestown 4-3 W
2-17 Minot United 3-5 L
2-19 @Williston 2-3 L

Devils Lake — 1-18 overall, 1-17 WDA

11-25 @Grand Forks 1-4 L
12-5 @Minot United 3-4 L
12-6 @Williston 0-2 L
12-12 @Fargo Davies 1-2 L
12-16 East Grand Forks, MN 0-5 L
12-19 Legacy-Bismarck High 2-3 L
12-20 Dickinson 1-2 L
1-2 Mandan 0-9 L
1-3 Bismarck Century 0-8 L
1-8 @Jamestown 0-4 L
1-12 @West Fargo United 0-8 L
1-20 Grand Forks 2-4 L
1-23 @Fargo North-South 0-9 L
1-26 Minot United 1-3 L
1-30 @Legacy-Bismarck High 0-6 L
2-3 @Fargo North-South 0-7 L
2-5 Fargo Davies 1-2 L
2-7 Williston 3-4 L
2-12 @Dickinson 5-3 W
2-13 @Mandan 0-6 L
2-14 @Bismarck Century 0-8 L
2-16 West Fargo United 1-3 L
2-19 Jamestown 1-2 L

Season Notes & Statistical Leaders

*This was 23rd season of ND League-sponsored play. *Legacy-Bismarck High won the WDA regular season title which goes to the WDA team which posted the best record in ND League play. *West Fargo United won the ND state championship. WFU was the No. 5 seed at the state tournament. *Fargo North-South had the top record in the ND League and earned the top seed for the state tournament. The Spruins were 21-0-1-0 in ND League play. *Legacy-Bismarck High, Century, Mandan and Minot United were the WDA teams to qualify for the state tournament. *Minot changed its name to Minot United to reflect the co-op of Minot High and Minot North *Dickinson changed its nickname/mascot to Mavericks *Jamestown fell one point shy of qualifying for the ND state tournament. The Blue Jays needed at least two points in their final regular season game. Jamestown reached overtime vs. Grand Forks, but fell in OT, settling for just one point. *Legacy-Bismarck High played in 10 one-goal games, going 5-5 in the contests. *Century had a WDA-best eight shutouts. *Mandan allowed one or less goals 13 times this season and pitched seven shutouts, including four in a row. *Dickinson played in 10 one-goal games (6-4 record). *ND state leaders: Goals: Kenleigh Fischer, Fargo North-South 42; Assists: Elliana Mattson, Century, 26; Points: K. Fischer, Fargo North-South, 66; Goalie wins: Olivia Rotar, Fargo N-S, 20; Save Pct.: Olivia Rotar, Fargo N-S, 94.2; GAA: O. Rotar, Fargo N-S, 0.78; Shutouts: O. Rotar, Fargo N-S, 10 *Fargo hosted the tournament. *Six ND League teams posted winning records (Fargo North-South, Grand Forks, Legacy-BHS, Century, West Fargo United, and Fargo Davies). *WDA All-state selections: Bismarck Century: Elliana Mattson, Macie Vig; Dickinson: Kyndall Peterson; Legacy-Bismarck High: Aisnley Johnson, Alivia Rask, Isabelle Ruud, Rylee Otto; Mandan: Adrianna Kautzman; Minot United: Brynn Hanson Century Points: Elliana Mattson, 49 (23G/26A); Macie Vig, 45 (21G/24A) Goalie Saves/SV Pct: Karley Graber, 159/91.9; Ellie Horner, 328/90.9 Devils Lake Points: Julia McIvor, 11(9G-2A); Charlie Black, 10 (6G/4A) Goalie Saves/SV Pct: Delaney Parker, 734/90.0 Dickinson Points: Kyndall Peterson, 34 (14G-20A); Gabi Sobolik, 25 (11G-14A); KeAna Hendrickson, 24 (8G/16A) Goalie Saves/SV Pct: Kahlan Lopez, 673/86.4 Fargo Davies Points: Sophia Rerick, 25 (14G/11A); Hudson Hofer, 23 (14G/9A) Goalie Saves/SV Pct: Megan Suppes, 606/90.3 Fargo North-South Points: Kenleigh Fischer, 66 (42G/24A); Marin Nelson, 38 (16G/22A) Goalie Saves/SV Pct: Olivia Rotar, 262/94.2 Grand Forks Points: Alaina Marto, 38 (20G/8A); Chesney Sigdahl, 25 (13G/22A); Goalie Saves/SV Pct: Kylie Schmaltz, 438/92.2 Jamestown Points: Grace Allmaras, 18(12G/6A); Izzy Maddock, (8G/9A) Goalie Saves/SV Pct: Ady Bakalar, 534/89.0 Legacy-Bismarck High Points: Alivia Rask, 31 (18G/13A); Aisnley Johnson, 23 (8G/15A); Misty Richardson, 21 (12G/9A) Goalie Saves/SV Pct: Rylee Otto, 387/93.3 Mandan Points: Adrianna Kautzman, 31 (16G/15A); Tayah Myhre, 26 (8G/16A); Goalie Saves/SV Pct: Taylor Goldman, 326/89.3 Minot United Points: Brynn Hanson, 30 (17G/13A); Julia Stoner, 15 (11G/4A) Goalie Saves/SV Pct: Faith Seekings, 907/90.7 West Fargo United Points: Emma Hassler, 45 (23G/22A); Payton Stocker, 33 (10G/23A) Goalie Saves/SV Pct: Reagan Wilson, 418/90.7 Williston Points: Kyah Stundal, 13 (6G/7A); Abbey TeSoro, 13 (5G/8A) Goalie Saves/SV Pct: Jovie Mahar, 750/90.8 Stats provided by ND HS Hockey statistician, Bob Gillen

Postseason Results

The ND state girls' hockey tournament was hosted by Fargo Public Schools and the Fargo Metro Committee and played at Fargo Scheels Arena/Farmers Union Center. The top eight finishers in the ND League standings based on points qualified for the tournament conducted, Feb. 26-28.

Feb. 26

ND State Tournament, Fargo

Quarterfinals (Farmers Union Insurance Center)

(1) Fargo North-South 8, (8) Minot United 0

 (5) West Fargo United 5, (4) Bismarck Century 3

(2) Grand Forks 3, (7) Mandan 0

 (6) Fargo Davies 2, (3) Legacy-Bismarck High 1 (OT)

Feb. 27

ND State Tournament, Fargo

Semifinals (Scheels Arena)

(5) West Fargo United 3, (1) Fargo North-South 2 (OT)

(2) Grand Forks 3, (6) Fargo Davies 2(OT)

Loser-out (Farmers Union Insurance Center)

 (8) Minot United 2, (4) Bismarck Century 1

(3) Legacy-Bismarck High 4, (7) Mandan 1

Feb. 28

ND State Tournament, Fargo

Fifth Place (Farmers Union Insurance Center)

(3) Legacy-Bismarck High 6, (8) Minot United 1

Third Place (Scheels Arena)

(1) Fargo North-South 4, (6) Fargo Davies 0

Championship (Scheels Arena)

(5) West Fargo United 2, (2) Grand Forks 1

Season in Review (AI Generated)

The 2025-2026 girls' hockey season in the Western Dakota Association (WDA) showcased fierce competition and remarkable talent across the board. The season culminated in an exciting state tournament held in Fargo, where four WDA teams made their mark among the top eight in the state. Fargo North-South, the standout team of the season, finished with an impressive 21-0 record in WDA play, solidifying their status as a powerhouse in North Dakota high school hockey.

Legacy-Bismarck High entered the season as the defending state champions and maintained a strong presence, finishing the regular season with a 16-5 record in WDA play. The team's depth and experience were evident, but they faced a tough challenge in the playoffs, ultimately falling to Fargo Davies in a thrilling overtime match during the quarterfinals of the state tournament.

Grand Forks emerged as another significant contender, finishing with a solid 17-4 record in WDA play. They showcased their skills during the state tournament, making it to the championship game after defeating Fargo Davies and West Fargo United in the semifinals. Their impressive run culminated in a showdown against West Fargo United, who pulled off a stunning upset over Fargo North-South in the semifinals.

West Fargo United proved to be a resilient team throughout the season, finishing with a 14-7 record in WDA action. Their ability to perform under pressure was highlighted by their overtime victory against Fargo North-South, a game that had fans on the edge of their seats. This win propelled them into the championship match against Grand Forks, where they aimed to capture the title.

Among the standout players this season were several who made significant contributions to their teams' successes. The league featured a mix of seasoned veterans and promising newcomers, each bringing their unique skills to the rink. Players to watch included those from Fargo North-South, whose dominant performance throughout the season earned them top recognition in the girls' hockey poll.

The state tournament itself was a showcase of the best talent the WDA had to offer. The quarterfinals saw West Fargo United edge out Bismarck Century, while Fargo Davies pulled off a surprising win against Legacy-Bismarck High. In the end, the championship match featured Grand Forks and West Fargo United, with both teams eager to claim the title that had eluded them in previous years.

This season not only highlighted the competitive spirit of WDA girls' hockey but also set the stage for next year, with many key players returning and a new crop of talent ready to emerge. As the puck drops on another season, fans can look forward to more thrilling games and unforgettable moments on the ice.