Hancock Clips Cranes, Advances to State Hockey Final

Alex Nordstrom’s goal in overtime lifted the Hancock High School hockey team to a 2-1 victory over Cranbrook in the Division Three tournament semifinals this afternoon. The two teams played a scoreless first quarter. Luke Rautio gave the Bulldogs the lead midway through the second period when he redirected a Jack Fenton shot. The Cranes evened the score a few minutes later, and the score stayed tied through a scoreless third period. Nordstrom netted the game-winner in the first overtime, with assists from Teddy Randell and Dylan Paavola.

Hancock will play for the state title tomorrow at 2:00 in Plymouth. Our broadcast coverage will begin around 1:30 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.