There were 10 overtime boys games on Saturday 12-2-2023, here they all are:
Sartell 5
Blake 4
Sartell emerged victorious over Blake with a final score of 5-4, clinching their win in overtime. The game was characterized by strong offensive plays and effective power plays from both teams.
Sartell had a strong start in the first period, scoring three goals with contributions from Tony Colatrella, Shaun Paulson, and Brayden Klande. Blake, however, was unable to score in this period. The second period saw a more balanced game, with both teams scoring twice. Blake’s players Joe Erickson, Oliver Duininck, and Jack Mark each scored a goal, while Gavin Welsh scored for Sartell. The third period was tightly contested, with Blake’s Charlie Moore scoring a power-play goal, bringing the score to a 4-4 tie and pushing the game into overtime.
In overtime, Sartell’s Devin Jacobs scored the winning goal, sealing their victory. Throughout the game, Sartell had an advantage in power plays, converting 2 out of 5 opportunities, while Blake capitalized on 1 out of 2. The shot count was also in Sartell’s favor with 38 shots compared to Blake’s 30.
Penalties played a significant role in the game’s dynamics. Sartell accumulated 6 minutes on 3 infractions, while Blake had 12 minutes on 6 infractions. These penalties led to several power-play opportunities, some of which were successfully converted into goals.
Orono 4
Little Falls 3
Orono secured a narrow victory over Little Falls with a final score of 4-3, the win being decided in overtime. The game was marked by numerous penalties and a significant difference in shot attempts from both teams.
Orono started off strong in the first period, with Jackson Knight scoring a power-play goal, followed by Hayden Simon’s even-strength goal. Little Falls managed to respond with a power-play goal from Luke Avery, ending the first period with a 2-1 score in favor of Orono.
The second period saw Little Falls equalize through another goal by Luke Avery, making it 2-2. This goal was the only one scored in the second period, despite Orono’s dominance in shots on goal.
The third period heightened the tension, as both teams managed to find the back of the net once. Joey Mugaas scored for Orono, but Carter Oothoudt quickly responded for Little Falls, bringing the game to a 3-3 tie and forcing it into overtime.
In overtime, Orono clinched the win with a goal by Cayden Effertz, assisted by Trey Landa and Easton Sankey. This decisive goal marked a thrilling end to an intensely competitive game.
The power play opportunities were numerous for both teams, with Little Falls converting 1 out of 6 opportunities (16.67%) and Orono 1 out of 4 (25.0%). The total shot count was significantly in favor of Orono, who managed 53 shots compared to Little Falls’ 21.
Penalties played a crucial role in the game, with Little Falls accumulating 8 minutes on 4 infractions and Orono receiving 12 minutes on 6 infractions. These penalties led to multiple power-play chances, some of which were crucial in scoring.
Forest lake 3
Grand Rapids 2
Forest Lake emerged victorious over Grand Rapids with a final score of 3-2, with the game-winner scored in overtime. The match featured a mix of power plays, strategic plays, and tight defense.
The first period saw Forest Lake taking the lead with a goal by Caden Speidel, assisted by Cole Rivard and Riley Middendorf. This was the only goal in the period, setting the stage for a competitive match.
In the second period, both teams scored once. Grand Rapids equalized early with a power-play goal by Seth Carlson, assisted by Jacob and Nathan Garski. However, Forest Lake regained the lead later in the period with another goal by Caden Speidel, marking his second of the game.
The third period continued the back-and-forth nature of the game, with Grand Rapids’ Kyler Miller scoring an even-strength goal to tie the game at 2-2. This goal, assisted by Nathan Garski, eventually pushed the game into overtime.
In a quick overtime period, Forest Lake clinched the victory just 47 seconds in with a goal from Cole Rivard, assisted by Riley Middendorf and Preston Waage. This decisive goal concluded a tightly contested match.
Regarding power plays, Grand Rapids capitalized on their opportunities, converting 1 out of 2 (50.0%), while Forest Lake did not score on their two power play chances. The shot count was in favor of Grand Rapids with 29 shots, compared to Forest Lake’s 25.
Penalties were relatively few, with each team incurring 4 minutes on 2 infractions. These penalties, particularly in the second and third periods, played a role in shaping the game’s dynamics and power play opportunities.