Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Brainerd, Minnesota across Hockey, Baseball, Soccer.
The Brainerd Warriors girls' soccer team returns with a fortified defensive core, featuring four senior players who will lead the squad's pursuit of a top‑four conference finish and an early section game.
The first PNC Hockey Day Minnesota Classic will take place at Madden’s on Gull Lake on August 12, featuring Gopher hockey players, a limited discount for members, and proceeds supporting local youth hockey initiatives.
Seeded sixth, Brainerd Legion defeated Alexandria 5-2 and now prepares for the Gold Pool, where a top-two finish will earn a championship berth.
The Alexandria Post 87 baseball team completed an unbeaten tournament run with an 8-3 win over Eden Prairie, earning the Gopher Classic title amid celebrations, standout performances and a focus on character.
A week of high‑school games, a college rivalry at Brainerd International Speedway and a cross‑state NHL clash headline a busy schedule, while a local hero prepares to bring the Stanley Cup home.
The annual Hockey Day Minnesota event will take place in Brainerd from January 25 to 30, featuring a rematch of the 2026 AA State Championship and celebrating the state's hockey heritage.
A charity hockey showdown in Brainerd will feature Minnesota Wild star Matt Boldy and other NHL players, organized by Brainerd alum Mitch McLain to inspire youth and raise funds for community initiatives.
The Brainerd VFW baseball squad fell in three straight games to Sartell, with Eli Kossan delivering key hits and strikeouts across the series.
On July 18, the Essentia Health Sports Center in Brainerd will host a charity hockey game featuring NHL players such as Matt Boldy and Mitch McLain. Organized by the Be Next McLain Family Foundation, the event aims to raise funds for local hockey programs and offers tickets starting at $7 for children 15 and under.
The annual Game Winning Drive, founded by former Brainerd Warrior players, is entering its fifth edition with a larger field, new prizes and a focus on supporting the local football program.
A rundown of recent games featuring the Little Falls Flyers, Albany Huskies and other regional squads, highlighting offensive bursts and pitching feats.