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Cathedral gets the win, coach Zach Palmquist earns his first W, Grand Rapids wins in OT, Chanhassen rights the ship and more….

St. Cloud Cathedral 4
Providence Academy 3

The game opened with Providence Academy’s Caleb Wilson scoring the first goal. This was soon equalized by St. Cloud Cathedral’s John Hirschfeld. Providence Academy’s Gavin Sattler managed to sneak in a power play goal, ending the first period with a lead for Providence Academy.

The momentum shifted in the second period, as St. Cloud Cathedral’s Andrew Dwinnell and Joey Gillespie each scored, overtaking Providence Academy.

The third period saw another goal by Andrew Dwinnell for St. Cloud Cathedral, widening their lead. However, Providence Academy fought back with Louis Wehmann scoring, bringing the game to a nail-biting close.

In terms of power plays, Providence Academy capitalized on one of their three opportunities, while St. Cloud Cathedral couldn’t convert any of their four chances. The shot count heavily favored St. Cloud Cathedral, who had 45 shots on goal compared to Providence Academy’s 14.

The game was also marked by several penalties, with Providence Academy incurring 20 minutes on 6 infractions and St. Cloud Cathedral 8 minutes on 4 infractions.

The game concluded with St. Cloud Cathedral edging out Providence Academy with a score of 4-3, in a match that saw shifts in momentum and a hard-fought battle by both teams.

South St.Paul 5
Red Wing 0

South St. Paul got their first win under their new head coach Zach Palmquist last night.  St. Paul dominated Red Wing with a comprehensive 5-0 victory. The game started with South St. Paul’s Roddick Simons scoring an even-strength goal, assisted by Brody Shepard and Jack McClellan. The first period ended with South St. Paul leading 1-0.

In the second period, South St. Paul extended their lead with Cole Stever finding the net, again assisted by McClellan and Ray Rozales. Heading into the third period, South St. Paul had a comfortable 2-0 lead.

The final period saw South St. Paul’s offensive prowess on full display. Jack McClellan scored an even-strength goal, followed by Jake Maurer capitalizing on a power play. Roddick Simons rounded off the scoring for South St. Paul with his second goal of the game, bringing the final score to 5-0.

South St. Paul had a significant advantage in shots on goal, with 29 compared to Red Wing’s 20. Despite this, both teams had several chances on power plays, with South St. Paul converting 1 of their 8 opportunities and Red Wing unable to score in their 4 power plays.

The game was also marked by numerous penalties. Red Wing accumulated 18 penalty minutes from 9 infractions, while South St. Paul incurred 10 minutes from 5 infractions.

This match was a clear demonstration of South St. Paul’s dominance on the ice, leaving Red Wing unable to respond to their aggressive and effective play.

 

Luverne 2 (OT)
Marshall 1

Luverne barely clutched the win over, Marshall with a 2-1 victory, the winning goal coming in overtime. The game started with Luverne taking an early lead in the first period thanks to a goal from Owen Sudenga. Marshall responded in the second period with Carson Kopitski scoring on a power play, assisted by Talan Plante and Owen Renslow, leveling the score at 1-1.

The third period saw no scoring from either side, leading the game into overtime. In overtime, Owen Sudenga scored his second goal of the night for Luverne, sealing their victory with a final score of 2-1.

Throughout the game, Luverne maintained a significant lead in shots on goal, with a total of 37 compared to Marshall’s 19. Marshall had a perfect record on their power play opportunities, scoring in their only chance, while Luverne couldn’t capitalize on any of their three power plays.

Penalties were a notable aspect of the game, with Marshall incurring 6 minutes of penalties over 3 infractions, and Luverne receiving a 2-minute penalty from 1 infraction. The game was competitive and tightly fought, but Luverne’s ability to capitalize in overtime made the difference.

 

STMA 3
Brainerd 2

St. Michael-Albertville clinched a narrow 3-2 victory over Brainerd in overtime. The game began with St. Michael-Albertville establishing an early lead in the first period with two consecutive goals from Reme Lobitz and Braeden Waller. Brainerd’s Kade Stengrim, assisted by Brady Johnson and Michael Hagelie, reduced the deficit to 2-1 before the period ended.

The second period saw Brainerd equalize the score at 2-2, thanks to another goal by Kade Stengrim, again assisted by Brady Johnson. Both teams fought hard in the third period, but neither side managed to find the back of the net, sending the game into overtime.

In overtime, freshman Owen Volkenant scored the winning goal for St. Michael-Albertville, assisted by Kohen Kindgren, securing the victory for his team. The final shot count was 34 for St. Michael-Albertville and 24 for Brainerd, indicating a closely contested game.

Cloquet/Esko/Carlton 4
Hibbing/Chisholm 3

Cloquet/Esko/Carlton emerged victorious over Hibbing/Chisholm with a final score of 4-3. The game started evenly with both teams scoring in the first period. Hibbing/Chisholm’s Kelin Elsner scored first, but Cloquet/Esko/Carlton’s Bobby Thornton equalized with a power-play goal, assisted by Niko Gentilini.

The second period saw a surge from Cloquet/Esko/Carlton, who scored three consecutive goals. Niko Gentilini found the net first, followed by goals from Ethan Kilichowski and Preston Strang, giving them a commanding 4-1 lead.

However, Hibbing/Chisholm rallied in the third period with two goals. Kelin Elsner scored his second goal of the game, followed by a short-handed goal from Ethan Sundvall, bringing the score to a close 4-3.

Both teams incurred penalties throughout the game, with each team serving 10 minutes. Cloquet/Esko/Carlton capitalized on their power play opportunity in the first period, which contributed to their win. The game concluded with Cloquet/Esko/Carlton managing to hold onto their lead despite Hibbing/Chisholm’s strong comeback attempt in the third period.

Chanhassen 6
Shakopee 1

Chanhassen triumphed over Shakopee with a final score of 6-1, for the first win of the new season. The game saw Chanhassen dominating right from the start, scoring three goals in the first period. Gavin Uhlenkamp scored the opening goal short-handed, followed by Coltin Wassengeso’s power-play goal, and another power-play goal by Uhlenkamp again.

The second period continued in Chanhassen’s favor with Caden Lee scoring on a power play, furthering their lead to 4-0. Shakopee managed to get on the scoreboard with a power-play goal by Peyton Chase.

Chanhassen sealed their victory in the third period with two more goals, including a short-handed goal by Jake Risch and another power-play goal by Caden Lee.

The match was rife with penalties, with Shakopee serving 8 and Chanhassen serving 10. Chanhassen’s power play was notably effective, converting 4 out of 5 opportunities, while Shakopee managed to score once in their six power-play chances. The game was dominated by Chanhassen’s offensive prowess and effective use of power plays, leading to their decisive win.

 

Mounds view 3
Blake 2

Mounds View made a remarkable comeback to win against Blake with a final score of 3-2. The match started with Blake taking the lead in the first period thanks to a power play goal by Finn Woerner, assisted by Oliver Duininck. They maintained their momentum into the second period with Woerner scoring again, this time at even strength, with Duininck and Grant Matushak assisting.

However, the third period saw a dramatic shift as Mounds View surged back. Zach Baird scored an early goal, followed by Johnny Conlin tying the game. The winning goal came from Chase Ballinger, assisted by Conlin, completing Mounds View’s impressive comeback.

Penalties played a significant role in the game, with Mounds View serving 6 and Blake serving 2. Blake capitalized on one of their six power plays, while Mounds View did not score on their two opportunities.

 

Grand Rapids 2 (OT)
Duluth East 1

Grand Rapids secured a 2-1 victory over Duluth East in overtime. The game started off with Grand Rapids taking an early lead just under a minute into the first period, thanks to a goal from Bauer Murphy, assisted by Jacob Garski. Despite further opportunities, the score remained 1-0 as the first period concluded.

Duluth East leveled the score in the second period with Wyatt Peterson finding the net, assisted by Noah Teng. The third period saw both teams striving for the winning goal, but neither side could break the deadlock, leading to overtime.

In overtime, Nathan Garski emerged as the hero for Grand Rapids, scoring the decisive goal to clinch the win for his team.

Penalties were frequent throughout the game, with Grand Rapids accumulating 6 and Duluth East serving 4. Both teams struggled to capitalize on their power plays, with neither team scoring despite multiple chances (Grand Rapids 0 for 4, Duluth East 0 for 6).

The game was a showcase of both teams’ defensive strength and resilience under pressure, with the outcome only being decided in the extra period.

Orono 4
Northfield 1

Orono emerged victorious with a 4-1 win over Northfield in a game marked by numerous penalties and strong power play performances from both teams. The match opened with Northfield taking the lead thanks to a power play goal by Jake Geiger, assisted by Kam Kaiser and Cayden Monson. Orono quickly responded with Jackson Knight scoring a power play goal, assisted by Joey Mugaas and Cayden Effertz, to level the game in the first period.

In the second period, Orono took the lead with Joey Mugaas scoring an even-strength goal. The third period saw Orono extend their lead with another even-strength goal by Cayden Effertz, assisted by Easton Sankey, followed by an empty net goal from Jackson Knight to seal the victory.

Penalties were a significant factor in the game, with Orono serving 22 minutes on 8 infractions and Northfield incurring 29 minutes on 9 infractions. Both teams capitalized once on their six power play opportunities.

The game was characterized by its physicality and the effective use of power plays by both teams. However, Orono’s ability to convert opportunities in the second and third periods was the key to their win.

Eagan 3
East Ridge 2

Eagan secured a 3-2 victory over East Ridge in overtime. The game was relatively low on power play opportunities, with neither team able to capitalize on their limited chances.

The scoring opened in the first period when Eagan’s Danny Lachenmayer found the net, assisted by AJ Clark and Isaac Martin. The second period passed without any goals, maintaining Eagan’s slim lead.

The third period saw a surge in action. East Ridge equalized with Lance Kohnen scoring, assisted by Blake Kohnen and Davis Polifka. However, Eagan quickly responded with Lance Murray scoring, assisted by Eddie Moore. East Ridge managed to level the score again with Chase Zuber’s goal, assisted by Cole Widen.

In overtime, Eagan clinched the win with a goal from Grayson Robbins, assisted by Lance Murray and Brylee Koenck-Proeung.

Penalties played a significant role in the second period, with both teams incurring roughing penalties. Eagan’s Cullen O’Leary, Eddie Moore, and Garett Kocon, along with East Ridge’s Brandon Muth and Cole Widen, all received minor penalties for roughing during a heated moment in the game.

Ultimately, Eagan’s ability to capitalize in overtime was decisive, earning them a hard-fought victory in this exciting matchup.

Hutch 4
River lakes 3

Hutchinson emerged victorious with a 4-3 win over River Lakes. The game saw fluctuating fortunes and was closely contested throughout, with power plays and penalties significantly influencing the outcome.

The scoring started early in the first period with Hutchinson’s Nathan Thode, assisted by Toren Miller, finding the net. River Lakes responded with Griffin Mayhew scoring, assisted by Eric Paulson and Tyson Bruntlett, to equalize.

In the second period, River Lakes took the lead with Sam Hanson scoring a power-play goal, assisted by Ethan Holme. This advantage was short-lived, as Hutchinson rallied in the third period.

Hutchinson’s comeback was led by Emmett Reiter, who scored twice, once assisted by Nathan Thode and Toren Miller, and then unassisted. Dalsten Dusoski added another goal for Hutchinson, assisted by Easton Mallak and Toren Miller. River Lakes managed to score once in the third period through Blake Schultz, assisted by Chase Wright and Parker Welz, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.

Penalties played a crucial role, with both teams earning minor infractions. Notably, Anthony Fink of River Lakes was penalized for high-sticking, roughing, and too many men on the ice. Hutchinson’s penalties included roughing by Toren Miller, interference by Charles Renner, and Jack Burczek.

 

 

 

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