Minnesota Highschool Girls Game Recaps 01-30-24

Northern Lakes 0

OT1 Period: Princeton/Big Lake/Becker’s Naiya Hanson scores the game-winning goal at 1:20.

Power Plays: Both teams did not score on their power play opportunities (Princeton/Big Lake/Becker 0 for 1, Northern Lakes 0 for 3).

Shots on Goal: Princeton/Big Lake/Becker had 16 shots. Northern Lakes had 30 shots.

Penalties:

Game Highlights:

A defensive battle throughout regulation with no scores from either team.
Princeton/Big Lake/Becker’s Naiya Hanson broke the deadlock in overtime to secure the win.
Northern Lakes outshot Princeton/Big Lake/Becker but couldn’t capitalize on their chances, including during their power play opportunities.

Lakeville South 1

- 2nd Period:
  - Lakeville South’s Brynn O’Neill opens the scoring at 6:06.
  - Lakeville North’s Ashley Wagenbach ties the game at 12:30.
  - Lakeville North’s Addie Bowlby gives her team the lead at 16:29, assisted by Gracie Hanson and Alexa Ruppert.
- 3rd Period:
  - Lakeville North’s Addie Bowlby scores again at 16:56 into an empty net, sealing the win.
Power Plays: Both teams did not score on their power plays (Lakeville South 0 for 0, Lakeville North 0 for 1).
Shots on Goal: Lakeville North outshot Lakeville South 34 to 13.
Penalties:
- Lakeville South had one infraction for hooking by Senna Hofmann, resulting in a 2-minute penalty.
Game Highlights:
- The game was scoreless in the first period, with both teams playing tight defense.
- Lakeville North took control in the second period, responding to Lakeville South’s opening goal with two of their own.
- Addie Bowlby’s empty-net goal in the third period clinched the victory for Lakeville North.
- Lakeville North dominated in shots on goal, especially in the third period, showcasing their offensive pressure.

Anoka 1

- 3rd Period:
  - Anoka’s Katelyn Buth scored the only goal of the game on a power play at 2:06, assisted by Kendall Rykkeli.
Power Plays: Anoka capitalized on one of their six power play opportunities (16.67%), while Elk River failed to score during their three power plays (0.0%).
Shots on Goal: Elk River dominated in shots with 68 attempts compared to Anoka’s 23.
Penalties:
- Elk River accumulated 27 penalty minutes across eight infractions.
- Anoka received 8 penalty minutes from four infractions.
Game Highlights:
- A defensive battle with no scores in the first two periods.
- Anoka broke the deadlock early in the third period with a power play goal.
- Despite a significant shot advantage, Elk River was unable to find the back of the net.
- Penalties played a crucial role, especially for Elk River, impacting their gameplay and opportunities.

- 1st Period: St. Cloud took an early lead with goals from Jayden Layne and Molly Burkstrand.
- 2nd Period: Alexandria Area responded with goals by Lauren Hornstein and Kennedy Ellingson, but St. Cloud’s Molly Burkstrand netted another, maintaining the lead.
- 3rd Period: Lauren Hornstein scored for Alexandria Area on a power play to tie the game.
- Overtime: Kennedy Ellingson scored the winning goal for Alexandria Area.
Power Plays: Alexandria Area capitalized on one of their four opportunities, while St. Cloud did not score on their three power plays.
Shots on Goal: Alexandria Area had 30 shots, St. Cloud had 18.
Penalties:
- Alexandria Area received three infractions totaling 6 minutes.
- St. Cloud incurred four infractions totaling 8 minutes.
Game Highlights:
- St. Cloud started strong but couldn’t maintain their lead.
- Alexandria Area’s resilience paid off, tying the game late in the third period and winning in overtime.
- Penalties impacted both teams, but Alexandria Area made crucial use of their power play opportunities.