Ryan CaseySTEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Andrew Mitchell had a hat trick and an assist to lead No. 11-seeded Steamboat Springs to a 6-3 win over No. 22 Rampart in hockey’s playoffs.
David LaPointe, Luke Borgerding and Matthew Kempers also scored for the Sailors, who advance to play No. 6 Fort Collins in the second round on Friday. Adam Hoffman had 23 saves in net.
Rampart was led by Patrick McCann, who had two goals and an assist. James Adams also scored for the Rams.
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