Early Momentum: Wayzata’s Jake Mattson and Eli Molde seized the initial momentum with two early goals, underscoring their team’s attacking strategy.
Minnetonka’s Comeback: The second period was all Minnetonka, with Luke Garry and Ashton Schultz leading a formidable comeback, flipping the script and showcasing their depth and versatility.
Special Teams Play: Wayzata capitalized on their power plays, demonstrating effective special teams work, but Minnetonka’s disciplined play and penalty killing kept them in the game.
Clutch Performances: The third period saw both teams trading goals, with Wayzata’s Rhys Wallin and Minnetonka’s Javon Moore stepping up when it mattered most.
Overtime Decider: Danny Klaers emerged as the hero for Minnetonka, netting the game-winning goal in overtime, a testament to the team’s persistence and tactical execution under pressure.
Proctor 2
Superior 1
1st Period:
Superior Spartans: Brady Haroldson (1:44, even strength)
2nd Period:
Proctor: Austin Bryant (1:28, even strength, assists by Nolan Okstad and Tanner Ross)
3rd Period:
Proctor: Breckin Ross (11:13, even strength, assist by Dylan Davidson)
Key Moments:
Early goal by Superior Spartans set a competitive tone.
Proctor’s comeback in the 2nd and 3rd periods to secure the win.
Penalties:
Proctor: 10 minutes on 4 infractions
Superior Spartans: 14 minutes on 6 infractions
Notable Penalties: Superior Spartans’ Cainen Raivala received a double minor for roughing in the 3rd period.
Shots on Goal:
Proctor: 36
Superior Spartans: 21
New Prague 4
Chaska 2
1st Period:
New Prague: Braeden Woitas (2:41, even strength, assists by Cullen Otremba and Michael Beckius)
Chaska: Brayden Soderstom (10:39, power play, assists by Cole Seaverson and Ty Smith)
New Prague: Chase Vacek (13:25, even strength)
2nd Period:
New Prague: Braeden Woitas (5:59, even strength)
Chaska: Ty Smith (8:05, even strength, assist by Bridger Kolesar)
3rd Period:
New Prague: Eric Berg (9:10, even strength, assist by Will Seymour)
Key Moments:
New Prague’s early goal set a strong pace.
Chaska’s power play goal in the 1st period.
New Prague maintaining the lead with consistent scoring across periods.
Penalties:
Chaska: 0 minutes on 0 infractions
New Prague: 4 minutes on 2 infractions (Michael Beckius for roughing and tripping)
Shots on Goal:
Chaska: 25
New Prague: 39
White Bear Lake 5
Roseville 3
1st Period:
White Bear Lake: Tyler Lalonde (0:57, even strength, assists by Tanner Olsen and Nolan Roed)
White Bear Lake: Nolan Roed (11:21, even strength)
Roseville: Riley Lackner (15:49, even strength, assist by Jacob Villella)
2nd Period:
Roseville: Jacob Villella (1:07, even strength, assist by Collin Hites)
White Bear Lake: Kevin Laska (2:56, even strength, assists by Vinnie Villella and Noah Norman)
White Bear Lake: Maverick Timmons (4:36, even strength, assist by Nolan Roed)
Roseville: Kellen O’Rourke (10:07, even strength, assist by Jake Troska)
3rd Period:
White Bear Lake: Tanner Olsen (10:27, power play, assists by Tyler Lalonde and Nolan Roed)
Key Moments:
Early goals by White Bear Lake set the momentum.
Roseville’s attempts to catch up, managing to tie in the 2nd period before White Bear Lake pulled ahead.
Tanner Olsen’s power play goal solidified White Bear Lake’s victory.
Penalties:
Roseville: 4 minutes on 2 infractions
White Bear Lake: 4 minutes on 2 infractions
Shots on Goal:
Roseville: 17
White Bear Lake: 31
Bemidji 3
St.Cloud Crush 2
2nd Period:
Bemidji: Benjamin O’Leary (3:21, even strength, assists by Peyton Neadeau and Boston Smith)
St. Cloud: Nick Bierschbach (10:15, even strength, assists by Max Kiffmeyer and Landon Austin)
St. Cloud: Joe Hess (11:16, even strength, assists by Carter Kockler and Henry Burkstrand)
Bemidji: Benjamin O’Leary (15:13, even strength, assists by Noah Mannausau and Stonewall Gessner)
3rd Period:
Bemidji: Noah Mannausau (10:20, even strength, assists by Nick Johnson and Joey Fankhanel)
Key Moments:
Goal exchanges in the 2nd period with both teams showing strong offense.
Bemidji’s Noah Mannausau scoring the game-winning goal in the 3rd period.
Penalties:
St. Cloud: 8 minutes on 4 infractions
Bemidji: 16 minutes on 4 infractions, including a misconduct penalty for Boston Smith.
