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Mankato West hockey team’s stick bag stolen at Duluth tournament

Updated  December 28, 2024 9:10pm CST
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The Brief

    • The Mankato West hockey team's stick bag was stolen at a tournament in Duluth.
    • Mankato West varsity was unable to play against Anoka.
    • The JV team skated to a 3-2 win with just 8 players.

DULUTH, Minn. - The Mankato West varsity hockey team was unable to play its Saturday game at a weekend tournament in Duluth after the team’s stick bag was stolen.

What we know: Scarlet Hockey says the team’s varsity stick bag was stolen off the bus overnight, and they didn’t have sticks to play their game against Anoka at the Heritage Holiday Classic in Duluth.

What we don’t know: Any additional circumstances of the theft, and suspects, or any arrests or recovery.

What they’re saying: "Can’t make it up. Stunning, really," the team posted to X.

What’s next: Mankato West will reschedule a game against Anoka later this season.

The Mankato West JV team won 3-2 with just 8 players available.

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