MN Girls High School Hockey game summaries for 11-21-23

Luverne 7
Fairmont 1

Luverne won convincingly against Fairmont with a final score of 7-1. The game began with Luverne establishing a strong lead in the first period with three goals, including one by Paula Martinez, another by Gretta McClure, and a power play goal from Izzy Steensma.

The second period saw Luverne extend their lead with another goal by Steensma. In the third period, Fairmont managed to get on the scoreboard with a goal from Maia Goerndt, but Luverne responded with three more goals, one on a power play by Anika Boll and the others by Tenley Behr and Ellie Van Batavia.

Luverne capitalized on their power play opportunities, scoring on 2 of their 4 chances. In contrast, Fairmont did not have any power play opportunities.

Luverne dominated the shot count with a total of 54 shots compared to Fairmont’s 9, indicating a strong offensive performance. Penalties were more frequent for Fairmont, which incurred 10 minutes on 5 infractions, while Luverne had just 2 minutes on 1 infraction. This discipline from Luverne contributed to their commanding win.

Roseau 3
Bemidji 2

Roseau secured a narrow victory over Bemidji with a final score of 3-2. The game kicked off with Roseau taking the lead in the first period with two goals by Jasmine Hovda and Payton Remick. Bemidji responded with a power play goal by Mya Lundeen.

The second period saw no additional scoring, maintaining the score at 2-1 in favor of Roseau. In the third period, Hovda scored again for Roseau, this time short-handed. Bemidji managed to close the gap with a goal by Naomi Johnson, assisted by Bailey Rupp and Megan Berg, but Roseau held on to their lead.

Both teams had opportunities on the power play, with Roseau unable to score on any of their three chances, while Bemidji capitalized on one of their two power plays. The shot count was fairly even throughout the game, with Bemidji having a slight edge with 28 shots to Roseau’s 26.

Roseau’s ability to score a short-handed goal and maintain their lead allowed them to emerge victorious.

Breck 5
Delano/Rockford 0

Breck achieved a decisive 5-0 victory over Delano/Rockford. The scoring opened in the first period with Breck’s Taylor Hall netting an even-strength goal followed by Aleah La Fleur converting on a power play.

In the second period, Breck extended their lead with goals from Maddie Dovenberg and Maggie Wallander, both at even strength. The third period saw one more goal for Breck by Lauren Strothman to solidify the win.

Despite numerous power play opportunities, Delano/Rockford was unable to capitalize, going 0 for 5. Breck, on the other hand, scored once out of their three power play chances.

The shot count was in favor of Breck, totaling 32 shots over Delano/Rockford’s 18. Both teams faced multiple penalties throughout the game, with Delano/Rockford serving 11 minutes on 4 infractions, including a major for boarding, and Breck accruing 12 minutes on 6 infractions.

Breck’s strong offensive performance and successful penalty kill contributed to their shutout win.

Metro-South 4
Eagan 3

Metro-South barely escaped with the victory or Eagan with a one goal lead.  The scoring began in the first period with a goal from Metro-South’s Aurelia Meza, but Eagan quickly responded with a goal from Natalie Heutmaker.

The second period continued the back-and-forth with Metro-South’s Ella Berthiaume scoring a power play goal, and Eagan’s Tabitha Grannes netting an even-strength goal. The third period saw Heutmaker scoring again for Eagan, but Berthiaume responded with her second goal of the night for Metro-South, pushing the game into overtime.

In the extra period, Ella Bond scored the winning goal for Metro-South, with Rayna Stecklein assisting.

Metro-South was 1 for 4 on the power play, while Eagan did not score on their two power play opportunities. Eagan dominated the shot count with 52 shots to Metro-South’s 22, but it was not enough to secure the win.

 

Northern Teir 3

Anoka 2

Northern Tier staged a comeback to win against Anoka with a final score of 3-2. The game began scoreless after the first period, but Anoka broke the deadlock in the second period with two quick goals by Lucy Mitshulis and Leah Amsler. Northern Tier closed the gap with a power play goal from Chloe King, assisted by Jaden Kozak and Natalie Cheney.

In the third period, Northern Tier evened the score with a goal from Ariel Carlsten, and then took the lead with a goal by Taylor Kozak, assisted by Brooklyn Carlsten.

Northern Tier was efficient on their power play, scoring on their only opportunity, while Anoka failed to score on any of their three power plays. Northern Tier also led in shots with 27 compared to Anoka’s 22.

Apple Valley 5
Prior Lake 1

Apple Valley triumphed over Prior Lake with a final score of 5-1. The scoring opened in the first period with a goal from Apple Valley’s Molly Hentges. The lead was extended in the second period with two more goals by Leila Korkowski and Mia Dahl.

Prior Lake managed to get on the scoreboard early in the third period with a goal from Jonni Anderson, but Apple Valley responded with two additional goals by Jordyn Thies and Makayla Moran to secure the win.

Despite numerous power play opportunities, Prior Lake was unable to convert any of their five chances, while Apple Valley also did not score on their single power play.

Apple Valley faced more penalty time with 12 minutes on 6 infractions, compared to Prior Lake’s 4 minutes on 2 infractions. However, the penalties did not hinder Apple Valley’s performance.

Apple Valley was overall the more dominant team in this game.

Bloomington-Jefferson 6
Visitation 0

Bloomington Jefferson secured a commanding 6-0 win over Visitation. The scoring started early in the first period with a power play goal from Veya Flanders. The second period was dominated by Bloomington Jefferson with three goals, including two consecutive short-handed goals by Jana Lesch.

The third period saw Bloomington Jefferson extend their lead with another power play goal from Aaliyah Lawrence and an even-strength goal by Ava Ostlund, with Lesch contributing to both goals.

Bloomington Jefferson was successful on their power plays, converting 2 out of 3 opportunities. In contrast, Visitation did not capitalize on their two power play chances.

The shot count heavily favored Bloomington Jefferson, who had 52 shots over Visitation’s 14. This offensive pressure contributed significantly to their win.

Both teams incurred penalties, with Visitation receiving 8 minutes on 4 infractions and Bloomington Jefferson 9 minutes on 3 infractions, including a major penalty for cross-checking.

Bloomington Jefferson’s robust defense and effective special teams were key factors in their shutout victory.

Cloquet/Esko/Carlton 2
Moose Lake 0

Cloquet/Esko/Carlton won against Moose Lake Area with a final score of 2-0. The game’s first goal was scored by Erin Loeb of Cloquet/Esko/Carlton, remarkably while short-handed, with assists from Reese Kuklinski and Emma Parks. The second period saw no additional scoring from either team.

In the third period, Cloquet/Esko/Carlton doubled their lead with another goal from Allie Jones, assisted by Erin Loeb.

Both teams had one power play opportunity, but neither team could convert their chance into a goal. The shot count was closely matched, with Cloquet/Esko/Carlton having 19 shots to Moose Lake Area’s 17.

Each team had a minor penalty, each incurring 2 minutes on 1 infraction. The third period saw no penalties, suggesting disciplined play as the game progressed.

Cloquet/Esko/Carlton’s ability to capitalize on scoring chances and maintain a defensive stronghold contributed to their shutout victory.

Eden Prairie 3
Gentry Academy 2

Eden Prairie narrowly escaped Gentry Academy with a close 3-2 victory. The scoring opened in the first period with Gentry Academy’s Ana Myers scoring an even-strength goal, assisted by Maiah Aanenson and Elsa Myers.

Eden Prairie responded in the second period with a power play goal from Genevieve Streed, followed by an even-strength goal by Addy Mitchell, with Kate Petrie assisting on both goals.

The third period saw each team adding to their score, with Eden Prairie’s Gianna Kowalkoski scoring on a power play, and Gentry Academy’s Maddie Baker answering with a power play goal of her own.

Gentry Academy had a power play efficiency of 25.0%, scoring 1 out of 4 opportunities, while Eden Prairie had a higher success rate at 33.33%, scoring 2 out of 6 power play chances.

The shot count was nearly even, with Eden Prairie slightly outshooting Gentry Academy, 26 to 24. Penalties played a significant role, with Gentry Academy incurring 12 minutes on 6 infractions, and Eden Prairie receiving 8 minutes on 4 infractions.

Eden Prairie’s ability to capitalize on power plays and maintain a slight lead in shots helped secure their win in this competitive game.

Edina 4
Holy family 0

Edina came out with the win,  with a 4-0 shutout against Holy Family. The game’s scoring was led by Cate McCoy of Edina, who notched the first goal early in the first period and added another before the period ended. McCoy completed a hat-trick with a third goal in the second period. The final goal came in the third period from Whitney Horton on a power play, with Hannah Halverson and Lorelai Nelson assisting.

Holy Family was unable to capitalize on their five power play opportunities, while Edina scored once in three attempts. Edina also outshot Holy Family with 33 shots to Holy Family’s 25.

Edina’s ability to capitalize on their scoring chances and effectively kill penalties contributed to their comprehensive win.

Elk River 3
Osseo/Park Center 0

Elk River secured a clean 3-0 win over Osseo/Park Center. After a scoreless first period, Elk River’s offense came to life in the second period with two goals, the first by Abby Hansberger and the second by Jayden Peterson.

Hansberger found the net again in the third period on a power play, solidifying Elk River’s lead and completing the game’s scoring.

Both teams played a disciplined game with no penalties awarded.  Elk River outshot Osseo/Park Center with 30 shots to 17, and their successful power play contributed to their shutout victory.

Forest Lake 5
Cretin-Durham Hall 2

Forest Lake came out on top against Cretin-Derham Hall with a final score of 5-2. The game began with Cretin-Derham Hall taking an early lead thanks to Abby Broz, but Forest Lake responded with two goals in the first period, one on a power play by Sami Pool and another at even strength from Rylen Kissell.

Cretin-Derham Hall’s Lauren Fisher evened the score in the second period with a short-handed goal, but the third period belonged to Forest Lake. Kissell scored on another power play, followed by Abigail Sklavenitis adding another power play goal, and Madelyn Kemplin sealing the win with a short-handed goal.

Forest Lake’s power play was notably effective, converting 3 out of 5 opportunities. In contrast, Cretin-Derham Hall was unable to capitalize on any of their four power play chances.

Despite Cretin-Derham Hall outshooting Forest Lake 45 to 24, Forest Lake’s ability to utilize their power plays and capitalize on scoring chances played a key role in their victory.

Waconia 3
Hopkins/St louis Park 2

Waconia snatched a victory from Hopkins/St. Louis Park in overtime with a final score of 3-2. The game opened with Hopkins/St. Louis Park’s Hazel Schenkelberg scoring an even-strength goal. Waconia’s Mia Kelley evened the score, but Avery Shaw put Hopkins/St. Louis Park back in the lead before the end of the first period.

The only goal in the second period was again by Waconia’s Mia Kelley, tying the game. The third period saw no additional scoring, leading to an overtime where Waconia’s Ella Schluck scored the winning goal on a power play, assisted by Mia Kelley.

Waconia had six power play opportunities, converting one, while Hopkins/St. Louis Park did not capitalize on their two power play chances. Waconia outshot Hopkins/St. Louis Park with 33 shots to 17.

Lakeville North 5
Eastview 0

Lakeville North dominated the game against Eastview with a comprehensive 5-0 victory. The scoring was opened by Hannah Weckman with a power play goal, followed by Kate Swierczek adding another in the first period.

The second period saw a single goal by Shay Swanson, increasing Lakeville North’s lead. The momentum continued in the third period with two quick goals by Anna Tomas and Allie Abeln, securing a decisive win for Lakeville North.

Lakeville North was effective with their power play opportunities, scoring on one of their two chances, while Eastview was unable to convert any of their five power play chances into goals.

The shot count was in favor of Lakeville North, who had a total of 23 shots compared to Eastview’s 9, reflecting their control over the game.

Maple Grove 5
North Wright County 0

Maple Grove delivered a strong performance against North Wright County, winning the game with a 5-0 shutout. Maple Grove’s offense was quick to start, scoring three goals in the first period, including a power play goal by Bella Shipley, followed by even-strength goals from Maddie Elfstrand and Hadley Bakker, all with assists from Kelsey Olson and Shipley.

The second period saw no additional goals, but Maple Grove maintained their lead. In the third period, Shipley scored again at even strength, and Elfstrand added another power play goal, with Grace Erickson joining in on the assists.

Maple Grove excelled on their power plays, scoring 2 out of 3 times, while North Wright County did not capitalize on their single power play opportunity. Maple Grove also dominated the shot count with 36 shots to North Wright County’s 17, displaying a strong offensive presence throughout the game.

Penalties were relatively few, with Maple Grove getting only one minor penalty, while North Wright County had three minor penalties. Maple Grove’s effective use of power plays and solid defense contributed to their win.

Owatonna 5
East Ridge 4

Owatonna beat East Ridge in overtime with a final score of 5-4. Owatonna’s Izzy Radel opened the scoring with a power play goal, followed by an even-strength goal by Samantha Bogen. East Ridge’s Kaylah Latta responded with a goal, tying the game briefly before Bogen’s goal gave Owatonna the lead again.

In the second period, East Ridge’s Kylee Paul scored on a power play, but Grace Mitchell quickly regained the lead for Owatonna with an even-strength goal. Bella Palmer tied the game again for East Ridge.

The third period saw another power play goal by East Ridge’s Makenna Miller, but Owatonna’s Alia Kubicek sent the game to overtime with a power play goal.

Overtime was decided by Anna Mollenhauer’s power play goal for Owatonna, securing the win. Both teams were effective on the power play, with East Ridge scoring 2 out of 6 and Owatonna 3 out of 6. The shot count favored East Ridge with 35 shots to Owatonna’s 24.

Penalties were equal in number, with both teams incurring 14 minutes on 7 infractions each. Owatonna’s power play efficiency proved to be a decisive factor in their victory.

Litchfield/Dassel-Coakto 4
Princeton/Big Lake/Becker 0

Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato secured a decisive 4-0 win over Princeton/Big Lake/Becker. The game’s first goal was scored by Olivia Robertson, which remained the only goal in the first period. In the second period, Paizli Johnson extended the lead to 2-0.

The third period saw Lydia Schultz take the spotlight with a short-handed goal followed by a power play goal, both assisted by Gabby Robertson, to bring the final score to 4-0.

Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato took advantage of their power plays, scoring once out of five attempts, while Princeton/Big Lake/Becker did not score on any of their three power play chances. Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato dominated the shot count with 58 shots to Princeton/Big Lake/Becker’s 16, reflecting their offensive pressure.

Penalties were a significant part of the game, with Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato serving 10 minutes on 5 infractions and Princeton/Big Lake/Becker serving 16 minutes on 8 infractions.

Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato’s strong defense and effective special teams contributed to their shutout victory.

Buffalo 5
Robbinsdale/Armstron/Cooper 5

Buffalo and Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper played to a 5-5 tie after an overtime period where neither team could find the winning goal. The game was an offensive showcase, starting with Buffalo’s Allie Krueger and Grace Bergstrom scoring early goals, but Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper quickly responded with two goals by Ruby Monogue and one by Avery Johnson in the first period.

In the second period, Buffalo’s Kaiya Johnson scored, and Senja Niemela added another goal to even the score. Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper’s Stellie LeMieux also found the net, keeping the game closely contested.

Johnson scored again for Buffalo early in the third period, but Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper’s Claire Riestenberg equalized, ensuring that the game ended in a tie.

Neither team had any power play opportunities, as there were no penalties throughout the game, an uncommon occurrence in hockey. Both teams had an equal number of shots with 32 each, indicating a balanced match in terms of offensive play.

Rock Ridge 2
Northern Lakes 1

Rock Ridge won over Northern Lakes with a final score of 2-1. After a scoreless first period, Rock Ridge took the lead in the second with two consecutive goals, the first by Mayme Scott and the second by Natalie Bergman, both involving Mattelyn Seppi in the playmaking.

Northern Lakes answered with a single goal by Jasmyn German, but couldn’t manage to find the equalizer for the rest of the game. The third period went without any additional scoring, solidifying Rock Ridge’s win.

There were no successful power plays, with Northern Lakes not having any opportunities and Rock Ridge failing to convert on their four chances. Rock Ridge outshot Northern Lakes with 30 shots to 21, which included a significant increase in offensive pressure in the third period with 18 shots.

Hill Murray 6
Rodgers 1

Hill-Murray dominated Rogers with a convincing 6-1 victory. Hill-Murray established an early lead with Regan Berglund scoring just 26 seconds into the game. The second period saw Hill-Murray expanding their lead with two more goals from Berglund and Emily Pohl, despite Rogers’ Alexa Sherf scoring a goal to get on the board.

Pohl scored again for Hill-Murray, bringing the score to 4-1 by the end of the second period. In the third, Hill-Murray’s Jaycee Chatleain and Chloe Boreen added two more goals, sealing a comprehensive win.

Neither team was successful on the power play, with both Hill-Murray and Rogers going 0 for 2. Hill-Murray was aggressive in the shooting department, racking up 55 shots to Rogers’ 25.

 

Roseville/mahtomedi 6
Park Of Cottage Grove 1

Roseville/Mahtomedi secured a commanding 6-1 win over Park of Cottage Grove. The match opened with Roseville/Mahtomedi taking a 2-0 lead in the first period thanks to goals from Addison Andre and Olivia Martin, the latter on a power play.

The second period saw Andre scoring again on a power play, increasing the lead to 3-0. Park of Cottage Grove’s Natalie Post scored their only goal, making it 3-1.

In the third period, Roseville/Mahtomedi’s offensive pressure continued with goals from Ruby Eskin, Sophie Martin, and Kylie Jones, resulting in a final score of 6-1.

Roseville/Mahtomedi was extremely efficient on the power play, converting both of their two opportunities. Conversely, Park of Cottage Grove was unable to capitalize on any of their four power play chances.

The shot count heavily favored Roseville/Mahtomedi, who had 31 shots to Park of Cottage Grove’s 17, demonstrating their offensive dominance.

Penalties affected both teams, with Park of Cottage Grove serving 4 minutes on 2 infractions and Roseville/Mahtomedi serving 8 minutes on 4 infractions. Roseville/Mahtomedi’s ability to capitalize on power plays and maintain offensive control was key to their victory.

Shakopee 5
Rosemount 4

Shakopee clinched an overtime win against Rosemount with a final score of 5-4. Shakopee’s Breklyn Skattum opened the scoring less than a minute into the game and added another goal shortly after. Rosemount countered with two consecutive goals by Sophie Stramel and Taylor Krieg to end the first period tied.

In the second period, Rosemount took the lead with goals from Aubrey Hansen and a power play goal by Annalee Holzer. However, Shakopee’s Carmen Benedict scored twice in the third period, bringing the game back to a tie and forcing overtime.

The game was decided in overtime when Hannah Grabianowski scored the winning goal for Shakopee, assisted by the game’s opening scorer, Skattum.

While Rosemount capitalized on one of their four power play chances, Shakopee did not score on any of their three opportunities. Rosemount outshot Shakopee significantly with 48 shots to 31, but it was Shakopee who emerged victorious.

Mound Westonka/Southwest Christian 2
South St Paul  0

Mound Westonka/Southwest Christian achieved a solid win over South St. Paul with a score of 2-0. The scoring started in the first period with a power play goal by Natalie Minor, assisted by Gisella Harder. The second period saw no additional goals, maintaining Mound Westonka/Southwest Christian’s lead.

In the third period, Greer Hardacre secured the win with an empty-net power play goal, with assists from Georgia Harmer and Camryn Hargreaves.

Mound Westonka/Southwest Christian capitalized on their power plays, scoring on 2 of their 4 chances, while South St. Paul was unable to score during their 6 power play opportunities. Mound Westonka/Southwest Christian slightly outshot South St. Paul with 29 shots to 26.

Penalties were frequent for both teams, with Mound Westonka/Southwest Christian accumulating 12 minutes on 6 infractions, and South St. Paul serving 8 minutes on 4 infractions.

Mound Westonka/Southwest Christian’s effective power play and solid defense led to their shutout win.

Minnetonka 5
Stillwater 2

Minnetonka secured a victory over Stillwater with a final score of 5-2. The first period went scoreless despite both teams’ efforts. In the second period, Stillwater’s Josephine Lang opened the scoring with a power play goal. Minnetonka then rallied with three consecutive goals, two of which were on power plays, scored by Allison Ryan, Lauren Goldsworthy, and Lauren Mack.

Stillwater’s Josie St.Martin managed to narrow the gap early in the third period, but Minnetonka’s Bella Finnegan and Lindzi Avar responded with a goal each, Avar’s being another power play goal, solidifying Minnetonka’s lead and resulting in their win.

Minnetonka’s power play performance was notable, scoring on 3 out of 6 opportunities. In contrast, Stillwater capitalized on just 1 of their 7 power play chances.

The game was heavily penalized with Minnetonka serving 8 and Stillwater searving 7. Despite this, Minnetonka managed to maintain control and take advantage of their power play opportunities to secure the win.

Minnetonka also led in shots with 33 to Stillwater’s 18, showcasing their offensive pressure throughout the game.

Windom 4
Waseca 3

Windom won over  Waseca in an overtime thriller with a final score of 4-3. Waseca started the first period strong with goals from Emma Keith and Maizee Storey, but Windom’s Marissa Becker and Madyson Fredin answered back, tying the game. Waseca’s Madalyn Benson put her team ahead once more before the period ended.

The second period saw only one goal, scored by Windom’s Fredin, which equalized the score once again. The third period was scoreless, leading to overtime where Becker secured the win for Windom with a decisive goal.

Neither team was able to capitalize on power plays, with Windom going 0 for 3 and Waseca 0 for 4. The shot count was in favor of Windom with 35 shots over Waseca’s 30, indicating a tightly contested match.

Penalties were a significant part of the game, with Windom acquiring 5 while Waseca had 3.

Hastings 4
St.Croix valley 3

Hastings secured an overtime victory against St. Croix Valley Fusion with a final score of 4-3. The game started evenly with both teams scoring in the first period, Hastings’ goal coming from Madyn Hanson and St. Croix Valley Fusion’s from Jane Volgren.

The second period belonged to St. Croix Valley Fusion with Kendall Sundby netting two goals to put her team ahead. However, Hastings fought back in the third period with Hanson scoring her second of the game and Autumn Burt tying it up on a power play.

Hanson then completed her hat-trick with an early overtime goal, assisted by Jade Schauer and Emily Thuet, to win the game for Hastings.

Neither team excelled on the power play, with Hastings scoring on 1 of their 2 chances and St. Croix Valley Fusion failing to capitalize on any of their 4 opportunities. The shot count was nearly even, with St. Croix Valley Fusion having a slight edge at 30 shots to Hastings’ 28.

North Shore 2
Hibbing/Chisholm 5

Hibbing/Chisholm earned a solid victory against North Shore with a score of 5-2. The game began with Hibbing/Chisholm’s Alizah Langner scoring on a power play, followed by a quick equalizer from North Shore’s Hayden Bright. Hibbing/Chisholm took the lead again with a short-handed goal by Aune Boben.

The second period saw North Shore’s Kinsey Komarek score on a power play to tie the game, but Hibbing/Chisholm’s Trista Warmbold responded with another goal to regain the lead.

Hibbing/Chisholm secured the win in the third period with goals from Kendal Gustavsson and an empty-netter by Panella Rewertz.

Both teams capitalized on their power plays, with North Shore scoring on 1 of their 2 opportunities and Hibbing/Chisholm on 1 of their 4. Hibbing/Chisholm outshot North Shore by a small margin, with 31 shots to North Shore’s 27.