In the Centennial Holiday Tournament, the Centennial Cougars skated to a 5-2 victory over the Mahtomedi Zephyrs. For Centennial, Joey Hemr found the net twice, Heath Nelson scored twice including an empty-netter, and Alex Clampitt contributed one goal. On the Mahtomedi side, Jimmy Egan scored both goals for the Zephyrs. The goalkeepers were tested throughout, with Centennial’s Easton Cody stopping 22 of 24 shots, and Mahtomedi’s Wes Strub making 22 saves out of 26 shots. The match showed Centennial’s offensive depth and Mahtomedi’s tenacity but ultimately the Cougars secured the win.
In an impressive debut for the newly formed cooperative team, Rochester Century/John Marshall took to the ice with tenacity and emerged victorious against Cambridge-Isanti with a final score of 6-3. Scoring for Rochester Century/John Marshall were Brekken DeWeese with two goals, one each from Cooper Hedin, Jonathan Burmester, Brody Josselyn, and Brock Clarey. Cambridge-Isanti’s efforts included goals by Josh Sauro, Jared Foster, and Jackson Ziebarth. The win was marked by balanced offensive contributions and solid team play, setting a positive tone for Rochester Century/John Marshall’s inaugural season.
In the Tonka Thanksgiving Preview, Andover secured a 3-2 victory against Chanhassen. Andover’s goal scorers were Crosby Perry and Casey Rodgers with two goals, while Chanhassen’s goals came from Chase Borene and Caden Lee. The shots on goal were heavily in favor of Chanhassen with a total of 34 compared to Andover’s 13. Andover’s goalie Cal Conway made an impressive 32 saves, and Chanhassen’s Kam Hendrickson saved 10 out of 13 shots. Despite being outshot, Andover’s efficiency led them to a win.
In an overtime thriller, Roseville secured a win against Lakeville North with a score of 3-2. The game started with an early goal for Roseville by Billy Connelly, but Lakeville North’s Wyatt Brunello evened the score. The teams were tied after the third period, with additional goals by Lakeville North’s Drew Thompson and Roseville’s Jake Troska. The winning goal came in overtime from Roseville’s Jacob Villella. Shots on goal favored Lakeville North with 27 against Roseville’s 16, but Roseville’s goalie Dylan Keeley made 25 saves to help secure their victory.
In their game at the River Falls Thanksgiving Invitational, Bloomington Kennedy edged out Northern Edge 2-1. After trailing 1-0 from a first-period goal by Northern Edge’s Tyler Pearson, Bloomington Kennedy rallied back in the second period with goals from Nicholas Manning and Blake David to secure the win. Shots on goal for the game were 27 for Northern Edge and 22 for Bloomington Kennedy. The goalies were key performers, with Bloomington Kennedy’s Rohr Brockman making 24 saves on 25 shots and Northern Edge’s Riley Pickell saving 20 out of 22 shots.
In a dominant display at the Spartan Turkey Tourney, the Dodge County Wildcats roared to an 11-1 victory over Red Wing Wingers. The Wildcats’ offense was on full display with Gryffon Funke leading the scoring charge with a remarkable 5 goals. Dylan Klomps and Brett Ludvigsen were also notable contributors with 2 goals and 2 assists, and 1 goal and 3 assists respectively. For Red Wing, the lone goal came from Landin Ramstad on a power play. Dodge County’s impressive performance was further highlighted by their 37 shots on goal, dwarfing Red Wing’s 19. Red Wing’s Ellis Petersmeyer faced a barrage, making 26 saves, while Dodge County’s Jackson Roethler and Max Lulf combined for 18 saves.
In a gritty encounter at the Mars Lakeview Arena, Duluth Marshall surged to triumph in the third period to secure a 5-2 victory over East Ridge. The teams were neck-and-neck through two periods, but Duluth Marshall unleashed a powerful offensive display in the third, netting four goals to clinch the win. Scoring for Duluth Marshall were Kyler Black, Bennett Scissons, Pacey Adduono, and Jonas Martinelli, who scored twice. East Ridge’s goals came from Ivan Schmitz and Chase Zuber. Shots on goal totaled 34 for Duluth Marshall and 27 for East Ridge, with goalies JT Drum and Kaenan Smith making 29 and 25 saves respectively.
In a riveting comeback, Waconia rallied from a deficit to defeat Greenway with a final score of 5-3. Greenway initially led with goals by Bryce Nielsen and two from Thomas Vekich, one on a power play. Waconia’s Mitchell Nelson sparked their comeback with a goal in the second period. The third period was dominated by Waconia’s Ayden Siddons, who scored four consecutive goals, including a power play goal, with Nelson assisting on all. Waconia went 1 for 5 on power plays, while Greenway was 1 for 2. Shots on goal favored Waconia with 37 against Greenway’s 20, completing a stunning turnaround for the win.
In a defensive battle, Edina defeated Maple Grove 3-0. Edina’s Robbie Hoch opened the scoring in the first period, followed by Bobby Cowan’s goal in the second and Jackson Nevers’ short-handed goal in the third, with John Halverson assisting on two of the goals. Despite Maple Grove’s 36 shots on goal and seven power play opportunities, they couldn’t capitalize against Edina’s stout defense. Edina was also unable to score on their five power plays, but they made their shots count, with only 17 shots on goal to secure the win.
Warroad triumphed over Delano with a 6-3 win in an energetic game. Warroad’s Carson Pilgrim led the charge with a hat trick, with Taven James contributing a goal and two assists. Ryan Chamernick and Murray Marvin-Cordes each added a goal for Warroad. Delano’s scorers were Bryce Peterson, Jake Heinzen, and Mason Hargarten, with Hargarten also netting a power play goal. Warroad outshot Delano 37 to 19, and both teams capitalized once on their power play opportunities. There were no penalties throughout the game, highlighting the disciplined play from both sides.
