Breck edged out Simley with a 3-2 victory. The game saw a significant number of power plays and penalties, affecting the dynamics of the match.
The scoring opened in the first period with Simley’s Kelsi Ries (#19) netting a power play goal, assisted by Valerie Duval (#18), giving Simley an early lead. Breck responded with Addy Gunther (#4) scoring an even-strength goal, assisted by Aleah La Fleur (#29), to level the score.
In the second period, Breck took the lead with Katie Theissen (#23) scoring, assisted by Luna Popescu (#25). The game intensified in the third period as Breck extended their lead with Taylor Hall (#9) scoring an even-strength goal, assisted by Emerson Milchman (#15) and Maggie Wallander (#8). Simley narrowed the gap with Taylor Ralston (#23) scoring, assisted by Hannah Kurowski (#25), but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.
Penalties played a significant role, with Breck incurring more penalty minutes than Simley. Notable penalties included minor infractions for checking, slashing, hooking, and unsportsmanlike conduct. Despite the penalties, Breck managed to maintain their lead and secure the win.
In an intense overtime battle, Chaska/Chanhassen edged out Hopkins/St. Louis Park with a 3-2 victory. The game was marked by a flurry of power plays and a string of penalties.
The first period opened with Hopkins/St. Louis Park taking the lead thanks to a power play goal by Lucy Johnson (#4), assisted by Avery Shaw (#23). Chaska/Chanhassen quickly leveled the score with Quinlyn Borner (#2) netting an even-strength goal.
In the second period, Hopkins/St. Louis Park regained the lead with Hazel Schenkelberg (#12) scoring, once again assisted by Avery Shaw (#23). However, Chaska/Chanhassen responded with Hannah Grimm (#10) scoring an even-strength goal, assisted by Sarah Broten (#27) and Claire Lawler (#22), tying the game at 2-2.
The third period saw no scoring, leading to an overtime showdown. In the extra period, Quinlyn Borner (#2) of Chaska/Chanhassen scored the winning goal, assisted by Evelyn Lundeen (#16) and Avery Moe (#23).
The game saw numerous penalties, impacting both teams’ momentum. Hopkins/St. Louis Park incurred 6 infractions for 12 minutes, while Chaska/Chanhassen faced 8 infractions for 16 minutes. Penalties included tripping, slashing, roughing, interference, hooking, and cross-checking.
The match was a showcase of resilience and skill, with both teams fighting hard until the final moments. Ultimately, Chaska/Chanhassen’s ability to capitalize in overtime secured their victory in this closely contested game.
