Minnesota Highschool Girls Playoff Game Recaps 02-06-24

Hill-Murray 1

Final Score: Tied 1-1, a closely contested match between Hill-Murray and Benilde-St. Margaret’s.
Goals:
- 2nd Period: Benilde-St. Margaret’s opens the scoring with #18 Talla Hansen. Hill-Murray responds with a power-play goal by #22 Jaycee Chatleain.
- No goals in the 1st, 3rd, or overtime periods.
Power Plays:
- Hill-Murray: 1 for 7 (14.29% efficiency)
- Benilde-St. Margaret’s: 0 for 4
Shots on Goal:
- Benilde-St. Margaret’s led with 47 shots, Hill-Murray had 31 attempts.
Penalties:
- Benilde-St. Margaret’s: 17 minutes on 7 infractions, including a major penalty for checking from behind in overtime.
- Hill-Murray: 8 minutes on 4 infractions.
Defensive Battle: Both teams showcased strong defense and goaltending, keeping the game low-scoring despite numerous shots and power-play opportunities.

Final Score: Moorhead dominated with a 10-0 victory over Buffalo.
Goals Breakdown:
- 1st Period: Moorhead’s offense erupted with 5 goals, including scores by #5 Ella Holm, #6 Olivia Kortan, #22 Addie Moos, #25 Addie Salvevold, and #24 Anika Stromme.
- 2nd Period: Moorhead added 3 more goals, two by #5 Ella Holm (one short-handed and one power play) and another by #6 Olivia Kortan.
- 3rd Period: Closed out their scoring with goals from #15 Kate Kosobud and another by #6 Olivia Kortan.
Power Plays:
- Buffalo unable to capitalize, going 0 for 3.
- Moorhead was efficient, scoring on their only power play.
Shots on Goal:
- Moorhead outshot Buffalo significantly, 56 to 4.
Penalties:
- Moorhead incurred 6 minutes on 3 infractions.
- Buffalo had a single minor penalty.
Game Summary: Moorhead’s relentless attack proved too much for Buffalo, showcasing their offensive depth and defensive solidity throughout the game.

Final Score: Roseau dominates with a 9-1 victory over Sartell/Sauk Rapids.
Scoring Breakdown:
- 1st Period: Roseau opens scoring with Jasmine Hovda netting a goal.
- 2nd Period: Both teams score, with Roseau adding 3 more goals to their tally.
- 3rd Period: Roseau’s offense explodes with 5 goals.
Power Plays: Roseau capitalized on 2 of 7 opportunities; Sartell/Sauk Rapids couldn’t convert any of their 6 chances.
Shots on Goal: Roseau led with 36 shots to Sartell/Sauk Rapids’ 13.
Penalties: Sartell/Sauk Rapids faced 16 minutes on 8 infractions; Roseau had 14 minutes on 7 infractions.
Key Players: Jasmine Hovda was a standout for Roseau with multiple goals and assists.
Game Highlights: Roseau’s offensive power and effective power play were too much for Sartell/Sauk Rapids, leading to a decisive win.

Final Score: North St. Paul/Tartan clinches a win with a score of 5-1 against Hopkins/St. Louis Park.
Scoring Breakdown:
- 1st Period: North St. Paul/Tartan sets the pace with two goals.
- 2nd Period: No goals scored.
- 3rd Period: North St. Paul/Tartan extends their lead with three additional goals, while Hopkins/St. Louis Park manages to score once.
Shots on Goal: North St. Paul/Tartan had 32 shots; Hopkins/St. Louis Park had 22.
Power Plays: Neither team had any power play opportunities.
Penalties: There were no penalties in the game.
Key Players: Emily Knoblauch and Lilli Wold from North St. Paul/Tartan each scored twice, contributing significantly to their team’s victory.

Final Score: New Ulm dominates with a 13-0 victory over Windom.
Scoring Breakdown:
- 1st Period: New Ulm opens with 2 goals, including a power play goal.
- 2nd Period: New Ulm adds 5 more goals to their tally.
- 3rd Period: New Ulm continues their dominance with 6 goals.
Shots on Goal: New Ulm outshot Windom with 36 shots to Windom’s 11.
Power Plays: New Ulm capitalized on 2 out of 3 power plays.
Penalties: Both teams had 3 infractions, each totaling 6 penalty minutes.
Key Players: Michelle Smith scored three goals for New Ulm, contributing significantly to the team’s overwhelming win.

Final Score: Bemidji secures a win with a final score of 3-0 against Alexandria Area.
Scoring Breakdown:
- No goals were scored in the 1st period.
- Bemidji took the lead in the 2nd period with a goal by Bailey Rupp.
- Bemidji added two more goals in the 3rd period, including another by Bailey Rupp and a final empty-net goal by Samantha Nistler.
Shots on Goal: Alexandria Area had more shots with 24, compared to Bemidji’s 20.
Power Plays: Both teams did not capitalize on power plays, with Alexandria Area having one opportunity.
Penalties: Bemidji had a single penalty, while Alexandria Area had none.

Final Score: Brainerd/Little Falls narrowly defeated St. Cloud with a score of 1-0.
Scoring Details:
- The only goal of the match came in the 2nd period, scored by Lilly DeRosier of Brainerd/Little Falls, assisted by Hannah Neuwirth.
Shots on Goal: Brainerd/Little Falls led with 38 shots compared to St. Cloud’s 21.
Power Plays: Neither team scored on power plays, with St. Cloud having one opportunity and Brainerd/Little Falls two.
Penalties:
- St. Cloud incurred 4 minutes of penalties across two infractions.
- Brainerd/Little Falls received a minor penalty, totaling 2 minutes.

Final Score: Cloquet/Esko/Carlton defeated Hibbing/Chisholm with a score of 4-2.
Goals:
- Hibbing/Chisholm: Alizah Langner and Aune Boben each scored one goal.
- Cloquet/Esko/Carlton: Goals were scored by Brooke Koski, Erin Loeb, Emma Parks, and Brayley Merrier.
Shots on Goal: Cloquet/Esko/Carlton had 38 shots, while Hibbing/Chisholm had 21.
Power Plays: Both teams did not score on their power play opportunities, each having four chances.
Penalties: Both teams received 8 minutes in penalties from four infractions.

Final Score: Moose Lake Area won against Rock Ridge 1-0.
Only Goal: Moose Lake Area’s Hallie Klavu scored the lone goal in the second period.
Shots on Goal: Rock Ridge led with 29 shots, Moose Lake Area had 20.
Power Plays: Both teams failed to capitalize on their single power play opportunity.
Penalties: Each team had two infractions, totaling 4 minutes in penalties.