St Thomas Academy 3First Period: The opening period set the tone for a defensive battle, with neither team able to score. Both St. Thomas Academy and Benilde-St. Margaret’s managed 6 shots each, but the goalies were up to the task, keeping the period scoreless.
Second Period: St. Thomas Academy broke the deadlock at 7:34 with a goal from Luca Pedri, assisted by Max Candon and Peter Murray. This goal proved to be the only score in the second period, with St. Thomas Academy leading 1-0.
Third Period: Benilde-St. Margaret’s fought back in the third period, equalizing the score at 12:26 with a goal from AJ Ulrich, assisted by Carter Callan. However, St. Thomas Academy quickly regained the lead with a goal from Cole Braunshausen at 16:45, assisted by Brody Dietz. Shortly thereafter, Jimmy Zavoral sealed the victory for St. Thomas Academy with an empty net goal, assisted by Will Dosan.
Power Plays and Penalties: Neither team was able to capitalize on power play opportunities, with St. Thomas Academy having no chances and Benilde-St. Margaret’s failing to score on their three attempts. St. Thomas Academy incurred 6 minutes on 3 infractions, while Benilde-St. Margaret’s remained penalty-free.
Shots on Goal: Benilde-St. Margaret’s slightly edged St. Thomas Academy in shots on goal, with 23 compared to 21. However, the efficient finishing of St. Thomas Academy was the difference in the game.
First Period: The game started with both teams unable to score, despite aggressive play that resulted in several penalties. The period ended with no goals on the board.
Second Period: The scoring opened in the second period with Providence Academy’s Louis Wehmann netting an even-strength goal, assisted by Will Stricker. Orono responded with Jackson Knight’s goal, assisted by Rory Kvren and Joey Mugaas. Tommy Lewin then put Orono ahead with an assist from Easton Sankey and Joey Mugaas. Providence Academy’s Gavin Sattler scored on a power play, tying the game, but Orono regained the lead with Rory Kvren’s goal, again assisted by Joey Mugaas and Jackson Knight.
Third Period: Providence Academy’s Louis Wehmann scored his second goal of the game, tying it at 3-3. However, Orono took control with Joey Mugaas and Rory Kvren scoring back-to-back goals, securing a 5-3 victory.
Power Plays and Penalties: Providence Academy managed to score once in their six power play opportunities. In contrast, Orono couldn’t capitalize on any of their nine power plays. The game was marked by a high number of penalties, with Providence Academy incurring 26 minutes on 9 infractions and Orono 12 minutes on 6 infractions.
Shots on Goal: Orono dominated in shots on goal with a total of 74, compared to Providence Academy’s 15. This significant difference in shots was a key factor in Orono’s win.
First Period: Lakeville South took an early lead at 2:36 with a goal from Jackson Ernst, assisted by Will Kortan and Tristan Lawrence. Despite both teams having opportunities, this was the only goal in the period. Edina faced a setback with penalties but managed to prevent Lakeville South from extending their lead.
Second Period: Edina equalized early in the second period with a power play goal by Mason West at 2:45, assisted by Jackson Nevers and Casey Vandertop. They then took the lead with Freddie Schneider’s even-strength goal at 9:28, assisted by Michael Risteau. The period was marked by several penalties from both teams, but Edina held onto their lead.
Third Period: The final period saw no additional scoring, with both teams striving to change the scoreline. Edina’s defense held strong against Lakeville South’s attempts to equalize. Despite numerous penalties, including a major penalty against Edina, Lakeville South couldn’t capitalize on their power play opportunities.
Power Plays and Penalties: Edina managed to convert one of their three power play opportunities, while Lakeville South failed to score on four power plays. The game saw significant time in penalties, with Edina incurring 19 minutes on 8 infractions and Lakeville South 14 minutes on 7 infractions.
Shots on Goal: Edina led in shots on goal with 36, compared to Lakeville South’s 31. Edina’s ability to capitalize on their shots was a key factor in their victory.
First Period: The only goal of the game came late in the first period at 16:37 when Andover’s Caleb Goar, assisted by Rocko Gorowsky, found the back of the net. This period also saw both teams incurring penalties, but neither could capitalize on their power play opportunities.
Second Period: The second period was marked by strong defensive play from both sides, with no additional goals scored. The period was free from penalties, reflecting disciplined play from both teams.
Third Period: Maple Grove increased their offensive pressure in the third period, leading in shots on goal. However, Andover’s defense and goaltending stood firm, successfully keeping Maple Grove scoreless. A penalty against Maple Grove for hooking reduced their chances of leveling the score.
Power Plays and Penalties: Neither team was able to capitalize on their power plays, with Andover going 0 for 3 and Maple Grove 0 for 1. Penalties slightly favored Maple Grove, with Andover incurring only 2 minutes on 1 infraction compared to Maple Grove’s 6 minutes on 3 infractions.
Shots on Goal: Maple Grove narrowly outshot Andover with 28 shots to Andover’s 27. Despite this, Andover’s early goal and steadfast defense were enough to secure the win.
First Period: Duluth East took an early lead at 13:04 with Noah Teng scoring an even-strength goal, assisted by Wyatt and Kyle Peterson. Duluth East maintained their lead, with Grand Rapids unable to capitalize on their shot attempts.
Second Period: Duluth East extended their lead in the second period. Ian Christian scored just 15 seconds into the period, assisted by Luke Anderson and Thomas Gunderson. Gunderson later added to the tally at 9:03, with assists from Caden Cole and Stratton Maas, bringing the score to 3-0 in favor of Duluth East.
Third Period: Grand Rapids mounted an impressive comeback in the final period. Nathan Langlois initiated the scoring at 2:01, followed by Bauer Murphy’s power play goal at 10:48, assisted by Nathan and Jacob Garski. Jacob Garski then scored three consecutive goals at 14:02, 16:20, and 16:47 (the latter into an empty net), turning the game around to lead 5-3.
Power Plays and Penalties: Grand Rapids capitalized on their power play opportunities, scoring once in two attempts. Duluth East did not have any power play chances. Penalties included two minor infractions for Duluth East totaling four minutes.
Shots on Goal: Grand Rapids significantly outshot Duluth East, with 45 shots to Duluth East’s 23. This offensive pressure was a key factor in Grand Rapids’ comeback in the third period.
First Period: The game started off with a quick goal by Mounds View’s Johnny Conlin just 21 seconds in. Woodbury responded with Aiden Grossklaus scoring at 7:29, assisted by Easton Talbot. Talbot then scored himself at 11:27, with assists from Grossklaus and Caden Schlattman, giving Woodbury the lead. Conlin scored again for Mounds View at 14:14, tying the game, but Grossklaus, assisted by Zack Davis, put Woodbury back in front before the period ended.
Second Period: The only goal of the second period came from Mounds View’s Sam Schulte at 16:37, assisted by Mitch Olson and Johnny Conlin, tying the game at 3-3.
Third Period: The deciding goal was scored by Woodbury’s Aiden Grossklaus at 16:27, securing the win for Woodbury.
Power Plays and Penalties: Neither team was able to capitalize on their power play opportunities, with Mounds View going 0 for 3 and Woodbury 0 for 1. Woodbury incurred more penalties, with 6 minutes on 3 infractions, compared to Mounds View’s 2 minutes on 1 infraction.
Shots on Goal: Woodbury led in shots on goal with 37, compared to Mounds View’s 33. The offensive pressure from Woodbury was a key factor in their victory.
