Minnetonka's Max Gardiner, left, explosively collides with Edina's David Jarrett in the first period Saturday, March 13, at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. The Skippers lost the 2A state title to the Hornets 4-2.
Minnetonka players toss their gear into the air and rush toward goalie Jim Kruger immediately after beating Eden Prairie 7-2 to win the Section 6-AA finals at Target Center in Minneapolis Wednesday, Mar. 3, 2010. Kruger made 31 saves.
Minnetonka forward Max Gardiner scores in the second period against Eden Prairie at the Section 6-AA finals at Target Center in Minneapolis Wednesday, Mar. 3, 2010. The Skippers beat the Eagles 7-2 to secure a state tournament berth.