1st Period: The game kicked off energetically with Breck taking an early lead. Bryce Blake scored the opening goal for Breck at 2:37, assisted by Nate Miller. They extended their lead to 2-0 with a power-play goal by Ben Amato, again assisted by Miller. However, Hibbing/Chisholm responded late in the period with a goal by Jace Kampsula, assisted by Jackson Strukel and Christian Edmonds, narrowing the gap to 2-1.
2nd Period: This period saw a defensive battle with no goals scored. Both teams fought hard, but the goalkeepers and defenses held strong, keeping the scoreline at 2-1 in favor of Breck.
3rd Period: Hibbing/Chisholm demonstrated a strong comeback in the final period. They equalized early with a power-play goal by Jackson Strukel, assisted by Isiah Hildenbrand. Momentum continued in their favor, and Kelin Elsner scored another power-play goal, putting Hibbing/Chisholm ahead 3-2. Strukel and Hildenbrand assisted this crucial goal, marking a significant turnaround for the team.
Power Plays and Penalties: Hibbing/Chisholm capitalized on their power plays, scoring 2 out of 5 (40.0%), while Breck managed 1 out of 5 (20.0%). The game was penalty-heavy, with Breck incurring 24 minutes on 8 infractions and Hibbing/Chisholm getting 10 minutes on 5 infractions. Notably, Breck faced a significant setback with Ben Amato receiving a misconduct penalty in addition to a minor for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Shots on Goal: The match was closely contested in terms of shots on goal, with Hibbing/Chisholm taking a total of 30 shots compared to Breck’s 29. The third period was particularly intense, with both teams aggressively seeking to change the scoreline.
1st Period: Two Rivers set the tone early in the game. Ryan Rohrer opened the scoring at 6:58 with an even-strength goal, assisted by Cullen Fitzgerald, giving Two Rivers a 1-0 lead. This early lead set the momentum for the rest of the match.
2nd Period: Two Rivers extended their lead in the second period. Will Auran capitalized on a power play, scoring at 8:25 with assists from Preston Gamer and Nate Rohrer, making it 2-0. Their aggressive play continued with Preston Gamer adding another even-strength goal at 16:10, assisted by Eddie Auran, widening the gap to 3-0.
3rd Period: Maintaining their momentum, Two Rivers further solidified their lead in the third period. Patrick Karlen scored at 12:38, with an assist from Will Auran, bringing the score to a commanding 4-0.
Power Plays and Penalties: Two Rivers was highly efficient in their power play, scoring on their only opportunity (1 for 1, 100%). Simley, on the other hand, couldn’t capitalize on their single power play. Both teams had minimal penalties, each incurring 2 minutes on 1 infraction.
Shots on Goal: Two Rivers dominated the shots on goal, taking a total of 32 shots compared to Simley’s 14. They maintained consistent offensive pressure throughout the game, especially in the second and third periods, where they took 12 shots in each.
1st Period: The game began with a defensive standoff as both teams failed to score. The period was marked by strong goaltending and defense, with neither team able to find the back of the net.
2nd Period: Hastings broke the deadlock at 10:17 with Blake Vandehoef scoring an even-strength goal, assisted by Connor Zgoda and Jon Harris. This goal provided Hastings a 1-0 lead, setting up an intense second half of the game.
3rd Period: South St. Paul responded in the third period with a power play goal by Roddick Simons at 11:01, assisted by Jack McClellan, equalizing the score at 1-1. However, Hastings regained the lead shortly after with Connor Zgoda scoring at 14:11, assisted again by Jon Harris, bringing the score to 2-1.
Power Plays and Penalties: Both teams had equal opportunities on the power play (2 each), but with contrasting results. South St. Paul capitalized on one of their chances (1 for 2, 50.0%), while Hastings was unable to score on their power plays (0 for 2, 0.0%). Penalties were evenly distributed, with both teams incurring 4 minutes on 2 infractions.
Shots on Goal: Hastings had the upper hand in shots on goal, taking 22 shots compared to South St. Paul’s 11. Hastings’ offense was more aggressive, especially in the first and third periods.
1st Period: St. Louis Park started strong with two power play goals. Brennan Hogan opened the scoring at 9:56, assisted by Jack Betzer and Owen Anklam. Betzer then scored himself at 13:14, with assists from Hogan and Anklam, giving St. Louis Park a 2-0 lead.
2nd Period: Farmington began their comeback in the second period with Blake Farrell scoring a power play goal at 4:34, assisted by Dalton Kesti and Samuel Bridgeman. However, St. Louis Park extended their lead to 3-1 with an even-strength goal from Max Rider, assisted by Sam Fuller and Griffin Krone.
3rd Period: The final period saw a thrilling turnaround by Farmington. Blake Farrell scored his second goal of the game, bringing the score to 3-2. The momentum continued with Kellen Conway equalizing the game at 3-3, assisted by Brandon Risch and Jacob Miller. Finally, Jacob Miller scored the winning goal for Farmington, completing an impressive comeback.
Power Plays and Penalties: Both teams had opportunities on the power play, with St. Louis Park scoring twice in four attempts (50.0%) and Farmington scoring once in four attempts (25.0%). The game was penalty-laden, with Farmington incurring 19 minutes on 4 infractions and St. Louis Park 10 minutes on 5 infractions.
Shots on Goal: St. Louis Park dominated the shots on goal, with a total of 28 compared to Farmington’s 11. Despite the disparity in shots, Farmington’s efficiency in the third period was key to their victory.
