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Article: HOCKEY; Elk River ousts Osseo to reach state.(SPORTS)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- February 26, 2005
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Byline: Judd Zulgad; Staff Writer
ELK RIVER 4, OSSEO 1
Don't get Tony Sarsland wrong. The Elk River boys' hockey coach still would like to win every game. But in order to assure success, Sarsland knows there are three games his team must win.
"Quarters, semis and finals," Sarsland said, referring to the three section contests that lead to the state tournament. "That's all Minnesota State High School hockey is about."
The Elks completed Sarsland's must-win assignment Friday night with a 4-1 victory over Osseo in the Section 4AA final at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum. Elk River (18-10) will face Tartan in the state tournament Thursday ...