URGENT UPDATE: In a nail-biting showdown, the Minnesota Moose narrowly defeated the Willmar WarHawks 4-3 at Fogarty Arena on Sunday, July 15, 2025. With just 2:52 left in the game, forward Carsen Gause scored the decisive goal, securing the Moose’s victory over their rivals in the NA3HL West Division.
The game showcased intense competition, with Willmar tying the score twice before succumbing to the Moose’s last-minute strike. Gause, a forward hailing from Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, notched his second goal of the game, while teammate Charlie Marchand also scored twice, contributing to Minnesota’s dominant performance.
Willmar’s Gabe Adams brought the score to 2-2 in the second period with a powerful goal during a power play, marking his 10th goal of the season. The forward from Bellevue, Nebraska, has been a key player for the WarHawks, further emphasizing the emotional rollercoaster of this tightly contested match.
As the clock ticked down in the third period, Mikko Brown tied the game at 3-3 for Willmar, marking his first goal of the season alongside his 10 assists in just 10 games. However, the Moose’s late-game resilience proved too strong, as Gause’s final goal dashed Willmar’s hopes of a comeback.
Next up, the WarHawks are set to face the Granite City Lumberjacks at 7:10 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2025, at the Willmar Civic Center Arena. Fans are eagerly awaiting this matchup as Willmar looks to bounce back from a tough loss.
The final score breakdown reveals the intensity of the game:
Final Score: Minnesota Moose 4, Willmar WarHawks 3
– Willmar: 1 1 1 — 3
– Minnesota: 2 1 1 — 4
Key moments include:
– **First Period:**
– (1) M: Charlie Marchand scored at 13:59 on a power play.
– (2) M: Carsen Gause netted his first goal at 13:06.
– (3) W: Aiden Hogan scored for Willmar at 9:05.
– **Second Period:**
– (4) W: Gabe Adams scored on a power play at 7:20.
– (5) M: Marchand scored again at 4:13.
– **Third Period:**
– (6) W: Mikko Brown tied the game at 16:34.
– (7) M: Gause clinched the game at 2:52.
Goalie performances were notable, with Willmar’s Jacob Brumm making 35 saves on 39 shots and Minnesota’s Easton Lemke stopping 24 of 27 shots.
As fans process this thrilling game, they can expect an electrifying atmosphere in Willmar as the WarHawks prepare for their next challenge. This match has set the stage for an exciting season in junior hockey, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
