Game on.

The arrival of section playoffs this week means boys’ hockey teams are closer yet ­further than ever from fulfilling their state tournament dreams.

A season’s worth of clutch goals, rattling checks and raw emotion will be packed into three games spanning two weeks. The final 16 teams left standing advance to the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul and take part in one of the nation’s renowned high school events.  Click here to read more.