BSM Draws Edina in State Tourney Opener

Having just to get to the state tournament, the boys hockey team has another tough road ahead.

The No. 6 Red Knights will open against No. 4 Edina in the first round of the Class 2A tournament Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Xcel Energy Center. The two teams did not meet during the regular season.

A victory over the Hornets would give BSM a likely semifinal matchup with the state's top team, Duluth East. The Greyhounds lost only once all season, falling to Minnetonka on Jan. 21.

That semifinal game would be on Friday at 8 p.m. The state tournament championship is scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m. A full bracket for the tournament can be found on the Minnesota State High School League's website.

Tickets are available at the gate one hour before each session begins, though prices vary. Adult admission to a single championship session is $17 ($11 for students), while admission to the consolation round is $12 ($8 for students).

Student ticket sales began today at BSM's athletic office. Starting at 7 a.m., seniors were allowed to buy one per student. Juniors will have the same opportunity beginning at noon.

The rest of the student body, along with alumni, parents and alumni parents, can purchase tickets at the school from 2:40 to 4:30 p.m. today, or from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Unsold tickets will be available to the public on Wednesday from  7:30 a.m. to noon.