Breck and Hibbing will kick things off in Blaine today at 1:45, here is our quick game preview:
Breck’s Season Performance so far:
Sat, Nov 25: Lost 4-5 (OT) against Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper at New Hope Ice Arena. A close game that they lost in overtime.
Tue, Nov 28: Won 5-0 against Waconia at Waconia Ice Arena. A strong showing with a shutout victory.
Fri, Dec 1: Won 7-3 against Proctor at Breck School Anderson Ice Arena. Demonstrated offensive prowess.
Sat, Dec 2: Tied 3-3 (OT) with Duluth Marshall at Breck School Anderson Ice Arena. Another overtime game.
Thu, Dec 7: Won 4-2 against Mound Westonka at Breck School Anderson Ice Arena. A solid win.
Sat, Dec 9: Lost 3-4 (OT) at Delano in Delano Area Sports Arena. A narrow defeat to a good Tiger squad in overtime.
Sat, Dec 16: Lost 1-4 against Holy Angels at Breck School Anderson Ice Arena. A tough game with limited scoring.
Tue, Dec 19: Won 8-1 against Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato at Breck School Anderson Ice Arena. A dominant performance.
Thu, Dec 21: Won 11-3 at Faribault in Faribault Ice Arena. Showcased their offensive strength.
Key Players:
Ben Amato (9 goals, 13 assists) and Nate Miller (11 goals, 12 assists) are leading the team offensively, showcasing their ability to both score and set up plays.
Garrett Trench and Paddy Greene are also significant contributors, each with 17 points.
In goal, Isaac Nguyen has shown strong performances with a .926 save percentage.
Style of Play: Breck likes to stretch the ice when the opportunity is there.
Hibbing Overview:
Wed, Nov 22: Lost 2-5 at Grand Rapids in Yanmar Arena. A challenging start to the season.
Fri, Nov 24: Won 3-2 against Two Rivers at TRIA Rink in the TRIA Turkey Day Classic. A close victory.
Sat, Nov 25: Lost 1-7 at Northfield in TRIA Rink. A tough defeat.
Tue, Nov 28: Lost 3-4 at Cloquet/Esko/Carlton in Cloquet Area Recreation Center. Another narrow loss.
Fri, Dec 1: Won 5-1 at Faribault in Faribault Ice Arena. A strong rebound with a decisive win.
Sat, Dec 2: Won 4-2 at Mankato East in All Seasons Arena. Continued their winning momentum.
Tue, Dec 5: Won 6-2 against Duluth Denfeld at Hibbing Memorial Arena. A solid home victory.
Sat, Dec 9: Lost 3-7 against Totino-Grace at Hibbing Memorial Arena. Struggled defensively.
Tue, Dec 12: Won 5-0 at Greenway in Hodgins-Berardo. A commanding shutout win.
Thu, Dec 14: Won 4-1 at Proctor in St. Luke’s Sports & Event Center.
Thu, Dec 21: Won 5-4 at Cambridge-Isanti in Isanti Ice Arena (OT). A hard-fought overtime victory. Key Players:
Kelin Elsner leads the team with 14 points (6 goals, 8 assists), followed closely by Benny Galli and Tate Swanson, each with 12 points and Jackson Strukel with 3 assists and 7 goals.
Christian Edmonds is a key playmaker with 9 assists.
In goal, 10th Greader Gavin Lamphere has been impressive with a .935 save percentage, providing reliability at the back end.
Style of Play: Hibbing appears to have a strong defensive setup with effective counterattacks, as indicated by their recent scoring patterns and solid goaltending.
Game Preview
Matchup: This game is a clash of styles, with Breck’s high-scoring offense going up against Hibbing’s solid defense and goaltending.
What to Watch:
Can Breck’s top scorers break through Hibbing’s defensive line and challenge Lamphere in goal? (assuming hes the starter)
Will Hibbing’s balanced scoring attack be able to exploit any defensive weaknesses in the Breck team?
Key Factors: Goaltending could be a decisive factor. Nguyen and Lamphere both have the potential to be game-changers for their respective teams.
