Minnesota River: Drew Simonette scores (2:53), assists by Travis Kotek and Hayden Stensrud.
2nd Period:
New Ulm: Kaden Larson scores (2:34), assists by Austin Uecker and Brecken Neuman.
Minnesota River: Isaac Schaffer scores (4:27), assists by Derek Guth and Kaden Throldahl.
New Ulm: Austin Uecker scores on power play (16:33), assists by Kaden Larson and Brecken Neuman.
3rd Period:
New Ulm: Austin Uecker scores (7:39), assist by Melvin Sellner.
Penalties:
New Ulm: 10 minutes on 5 infractions.
Minnesota River: 23 minutes on 6 infractions, including a major and misconduct penalty for Josiah Juarez.
Power Plays:
New Ulm: 1 goal in 3 opportunities.
Minnesota River: 0 goals in 3 opportunities.
Shots on Goal:
Both teams: 29 shots each.
Key Moments: Austin Uecker’s two goals, including the game-winner, were crucial for New Ulm. Minnesota River’s penalties, particularly the major penalty, significantly impacted their game plan.
Hibbing/Chisholm 3
Duluth Marshall 0
1st Period:
Hibbing/Chisholm: Kelin Elsner scores at 1:55 (assists: Jackson Strukel, Tate Swanson).
Hibbing/Chisholm: Tate Swanson scores on power play at 11:06.
Penalties:
Duluth Marshall: 8 minutes on 4 infractions.
Hibbing/Chisholm: 6 minutes on 3 infractions.
Power Plays:
Duluth Marshall: 0 goals in 2 opportunities.
Hibbing/Chisholm: 1 goal in 3 opportunities.
Shots on Goal:
Duluth Marshall: 23 total (7, 8, 8).
Hibbing/Chisholm: 34 total (14, 9, 11).
Game Highlights: Hibbing/Chisholm’s defense and goaltending shut out Duluth Marshall. Their successful power play in the third period secured the win. Duluth Marshall struggled with penalties, hindering their ability to mount a comeback
