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Crookston 2

Fergus Falls 1

The first period saw each team finding the back of the net; Crookston’s Reese Swanson scored on a power play, with an assist from Brynley Coleman. Fergus Falls responded with McKenzie Sjolie scoring an even-strength goal, assisted by Maddie Brimhall.

The second period was a defensive standoff with neither team able to score, keeping the game knotted at 1-1.

The deciding moment came in the third period when Crookston’s Kaylie Clauson, assisted by Cassie Solheim, scored an even-strength goal, bringing the score to 2-1.

Penalties were relatively few, with Fergus Falls accruing 6 penalty minutes over three infractions and Crookston incurring 4 penalty minutes on two infractions. Despite the limited number of shots by Fergus Falls, totaling 15 compared to Crookston’s 26, the game remained tight until the end, with no penalties in the third period to influence the outcome.

Brainerd/Little Falls 1

Bemidji 0

Brainerd/Little Falls barely took the victory over Bemidji with a score of 1-0. The only goal of the game came in the first period when Brainerd/Little Falls’ Molly Pohlkamp found the net, assisted by Peyton LeMieur and Mercedes Engstrom.

Despite numerous attempts from both sides, neither team managed to score during the second and third periods. Bemidji increased their offensive pressure, with their shot count rising from 3 in the first period to 14 and 8 in the subsequent periods. However, Brainerd/Little Falls maintained a solid defense throughout, ending with a total of 36 shots against Bemidji’s 25.

Each team had a single chance to capitalize on a power play but neither team was successful. Both teams also shared an equal tally of penalties, with two each, amounting to 4 minutes of penalty time per team. The penalties involved minor offenses for slashing, cross-checking, and high-sticking. The game’s outcome hinged on the solitary first-period goal, as Brainerd/Little Falls held on to their narrow lead until the final buzzer.

Grand Rapids/Greenway 2

Blaine 1

Grand Rapids/Greenway narrowly defeated Blaine with a final score of 2-1. After a scoreless first period, the action picked up in the second with Grand Rapids/Greenway’s Allie LeClaire opening the scoring on a power play, assisted by Cali Madsen and Haylie Forrest.

The third period saw Grand Rapids/Greenway strengthening their lead with another power-play goal from Mira Rajala, again involving Madsen and LeClaire in the setup. Blaine fought back with a power-play goal of their own from Kayla Shaffer, with Megan Wallin providing the assist.

Power plays were a significant factor, with Blaine converting one of their three opportunities and Grand Rapids/Greenway capitalizing on two out of three. The shot count was in favor of Grand Rapids/Greenway, who had 31 attempts on goal compared to Blaine’s 24.

Both teams experienced equal time at a disadvantage due to penalties, each accruing three infractions totaling six penalty minutes. The offenses included hooking, interference, body checking, roughing, and tripping, showing the competitive nature of the match. Despite Blaine’s efforts to rally late in the game, Grand Rapids/Greenway held on to their lead, securing the win.

Osseo/Park Center 2

Mounds View/Irondale 1

The game remained scoreless through the first period, with both teams playing defensively and goalkeepers stopping all shots on goal.

The second period saw Mounds View/Irondale break the deadlock with a power-play goal from Madelyn Tinkle, assisted by Sarah Johnson. However, Osseo/Park Center responded in the third period with Bella Lindquist finding the back of the net to even the score.

Overtime was brief as Grace Armstrong scored the winning goal for Osseo/Park Center, with an assist from Lindquist, just over two and a half minutes into the extra period.

Both teams had two power-play opportunities; Mounds View/Irondale capitalized on one, while Osseo/Park Center couldn’t convert theirs. Shots were more frequent from Mounds View/Irondale, totaling 29 compared to Osseo/Park Center’s 18.

Penalty minutes were equal on both sides, with each team incurring two penalties resulting in four minutes of penalty time. The penalties included cross-checking, too many players on the ice, high-sticking, and another cross-checking call.

The match remained closely fought until the very end, with Osseo/Park Center’s decisive goal in overtime granting them the victory.

Centennial/Spirng Lake Park 3

Rosemount 3

 

In this game that saw Centennial/Spring Lake Park face off against Rosemount, the game ended in a 3-3 tie after an overtime period that couldn’t determine a winner.

The scoring opened late in the first period with a power play goal from Annabelle Buccicone for Centennial/Spring Lake Park, with assists from Alexis Larsen and Mia Sutch.

The second period was eventful, starting with a power play goal for Rosemount from Aubrey Hansen. Centennial/Spring Lake Park responded with two goals, one from Mia Sutch and a power play goal from Katie Ball, pushing their lead to 3-1. However, Rosemount’s Taylor Krieg also scored on the power play to close the gap.

Rosemount’s Audrey Boll tied the game in the third with another power play goal, but neither team could find the back of the net in overtime, leaving the game knotted up at three goals each.

The power play opportunities were plentiful, with Centennial/Spring Lake Park converting 2 out of 7 and Rosemount being more efficient with 3 out of 5. Centennial/Spring Lake Park outshot Rosemount 44 to 26 over the course of the game.

The penalty minutes were significant, especially for Rosemount, who accrued 25 minutes on 7 penalties, including a major and a misconduct penalty. Centennial/Spring Lake Park had 10 penalty minutes on 5 penalties.

This closely contested game saw both teams exchanging power play goals and fighting hard until the last minute of overtime, but ultimately, neither could clinch the win.

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