Spartans junior forward Ben Persian, right, attempts to skirt the puck past Mound-Westonka goalie Brian Nelson in the first period of Thursday's match-up during the 2008 Section 2A Boys' Hockey Tournament at Parade Ice Arena in Minneapolis. Orono lost to the White Hawks 7-6 in overtime.

Orono junior winger Chris Hanson (left) moments before scoring an unassisted second-period goal against Holy Family Goalie Matt LaPrade in Orono Friday, Feb. 8. The Spartans lost to the Fire 5-4 in overtime.

Spartan junior winger Ben Persian (right) is sent airborn after being hit by Holy Family defenseman Brett Green during Friday's hard-fought game in Orono. The Spartans lost to the Fire 5-4 in overtime play.