Grandson of Austin couple named to Star Tribune Prep Athlete of the Week

Published 6:55 pm Tuesday, February 11, 2014

The grandson of a couple from Austin was recently named Star Tribune Prep Athlete of the Week.

Tanner Tufte, a 6-5 senior defenseman at Blaine, had three assists and posted a plus-nine rating in a 10-3 win over Armstrong.

Tanner is the grandson of Austin natives Bill and Julie Tufte and great-grandson of Beryl Tufte.

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