The Hastings boys hockey team had their season come to a close Tuesday evening, falling to Mahtomedi 5-1 in the section semifinal round as heard live on KDWA. The Raiders matched up well with the Zephyrs in the first period with even possession and a 0-0 score going into the second period, which is when Mahtomedi took control. Relentless possession and a constant barrage of shots at goaltender Charlie Stoffell finally found the back of the net twice to lead 2-0 going into the third, then added two more before Raiders forward Brecken Fullerton scored to make it 4-1. Mahtomedi added an empty-net goal to get to the final tally.
Hastings head coach Matt Klein said he knows his seniors battled the whole way through and it was a joy to be a part of their senior season.
The Raiders end the season with a record of 14-13-1.
KDWA coverage of team state wrestling begins today at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, featuring the Hastings Raiders on a quest for another high placement at state. The Raiders qualified in dominant fashion, earning the top seed and a first round bye at team sections before taking down Park High School in the semifinals 56-15 earning seven wins by fall, then following that up with an even more dominant win over St. Thomas Academy 58-13 with 8 wins by fall. The Raiders earned the #4 seed in class AAA, taking on #5 Elk River.