Minneapolis defeated Cambridge-Isanti 5-3 in an exciting game that featured a series of back-and-forth goals. Minneapolis took control of the game in the second period and held on to their lead until the end. Despite Cambridge-Isanti’s solid power play, which accounted for two of their three goals, Minneapolis maintained their edge with contributions from across the lineup.
Goal Scorers & Assists:
- Minneapolis:
- Matthew Walsh (11:16, SH) – Assisted by Nick Anderson
- Johan Krasean (8:34, EV) – Assisted by Eli Milinkovich
- Eli Milinkovich (9:08, EV) – Assisted by Marshall Claeson
- Unnamed Player (15:11, EV) – Assisted by Milo Black and Eli Milinkovich
- Aaron Murphy (10:25, EV)
- Cambridge-Isanti:
- Drew Johnson (16:35, SH)
- Wes Terhell (13:39, PP) – Assisted by Jackson Ziebarth
- Wyatt Garvey (16:36, PP) – Assisted by Bennett Bergloff
Goalie Stats:
- Minneapolis:
- Adam Lybeck: 51 minutes, 30 shots, 27 saves, 3 goals against, SV% .900
- Cambridge-Isanti:
- Jaxon Sibell: 51 minutes, 28 shots, 23 saves, 5 goals against, SV% .821
Rock Ridge topped Waconia 5-2, led by a hat trick from Jackson Bartovich. Rock Ridge established control early, scoring three times before Waconia could find their footing. Despite a few strong pushes from Waconia, including a goal from Caden Soderholm, Rock Ridge sealed their win with an empty-netter in the final minutes.
Goal Scorers & Assists:
- Waconia:
- Maxwell Kelley (16:35, 2nd period, EV) – Assisted by Charles Junge
- Caden Soderholm (12:17, 3rd period, EV) – Assisted by Brendan Clemens and Luke Koschinska
- Rock Ridge:
- Jackson Bartovich (4:03, 1st period, EV) – Assisted by Caz Carlson and Derik Dahl
- Caz Carlson (6:42, 2nd period, EV) – Assisted by Jackson Bartovich
- Zac Norberg (9:22, 2nd period, EV) – Assisted by Ethan Jacobson and Grant Dimberio
- Jackson Bartovich (0:52, 3rd period, EV) – Assisted by Caz Carlson
- Jackson Bartovich (16:50, 3rd period, EV, empty net)
Goalie Stats:
- Waconia:
- Brody Butler: 51 minutes, 28 shots, 23 saves, 5 goals against, SV% .821
- Rock Ridge:
- Wyatt Jonassen: 51 minutes, 25 shots, 23 saves, 2 goals against, SV% .920
South St. Paul edged out North Shore with a tight 4-3 victory, powered by two goals from Jaxson Horning, including a short-handed tally. The game featured a back-and-forth battle, with both teams finding the back of the net multiple times in the second period. Despite North Shore’s push to even the score, South St. Paul held on in the third period with a crucial short-handed goal by Roddick Simons.
Goal Scorers & Assists:
- South St. Paul:
- Greyson Simons (6:30, 2nd period, EV) – Assisted by Cole Stever
- Jaxson Horning (9:28, 2nd period, EV) – Assisted by Brayden Willette and Cole Stever
- Jaxson Horning (11:54, 2nd period, SH) – Assisted by Roddick Simons
- Roddick Simons (10:35, 3rd period, SH) – Assisted by Nick Givens and Jackson Schultz
- North Shore:
- Cooper Anderson (16:03, 1st period, EV) – Assisted by Cole Anderson and Nox Peterson
- Albin Lindner (9:54, 2nd period, EV) – Assisted by Ethan Meeks
- Kade Norman (14:56, 2nd period, PP) – Assisted by Ethan Meeks
Goalie Stats:
- South St. Paul:
- Josiah Frost: 51 minutes, 25 shots, 22 saves, 3 goals against, SV% .880
- North Shore:
- Dax Krech: 51 minutes, 26 shots, 22 saves, 4 goals against, SV% .846
Chanhassen shut out Andover 3-0 in a solid defensive effort, with goaltender Grant Atterson making all 43 saves to earn the shutout. Ryan McPartland led the way for Chanhassen, scoring twice, including an empty-net goal to seal the game. Despite Andover’s strong offensive push with 43 shots, Chanhassen’s defense held firm and capitalized on their scoring chances.
Goal Scorers & Assists:
- Chanhassen:
- Ryan McPartland (16:06, 1st period, EV) – Assisted by Logan Smith
- Nolan Warner (7:46, 3rd period, EV) – Assisted by Landon Famigletti and Theo Koubeck
- Ryan McPartland (16:57, 3rd period, EV, EN) – Assisted by Logan Smith and Brady Robbins
Goalie Stats:
- Chanhassen:
- Grant Atterson: 51 minutes, 43 shots, 43 saves, 0 goals against, SV% 1.000
- Andover:
- Cash Cruitt: 49 minutes, 17 shots, 15 saves, 2 goals against, SV% .882
Chanhassen capitalized on their few offensive opportunities and relied on a stellar performance from Atterson to keep Andover scoreless.
Goal Scorers & Assists:
- Rochester Mayo:
- Oliver Bertsch (0:54, 1st period, EV) – Assisted by Tommy Verdick and Jacob Canfield
- Oliver Bertsch (14:51, 2nd period, EV) – Assisted by Tommy Verdick
- Jacob Canfield (5:50, 3rd period, PP)
- New Prague:
- Walker Andersen (4:06, 2nd period, EV) – Assisted by Connor Williams
- August Beckius (6:48, 2nd period, PP) – Assisted by Andrew Huebner and Walker Andersen
- Walker Andersen (7:08, 2nd period, PP) – Assisted by Connor Williams
- Jaxen Woitas (9:57, 2nd period, EV)
- Grayson Witty (11:30, 3rd period, EV)
Goalie Stats:
- New Prague:
- Quintin Stapf: 51 minutes, 23 shots, 20 saves, 3 goals against, SV% .870
- Rochester Mayo:
- Mason Hinchley: 51 minutes, 37 shots, 32 saves, 5 goals against, SV% .865
New Prague used their power-play opportunities to gain momentum and secure a key win, while Rochester Mayo was unable to match New Prague’s offensive burst in the second period.
Marshall defeated Morris/Benson Area 3-1 in a hard-fought game that saw both teams battling until the final horn. Marshall got off to a solid start, scoring early in the first period through Luke Ehlers. Despite Morris/Benson Area tying the game with a shorthanded goal late in the second period, Marshall responded strongly with two more goals in the third period, including a second from Ehlers and a goal by Owen Renslow, to seal the victory.
Goal Scorers & Assists:
- Morris/Benson Area:
- (Shorthanded Goal) (16:33, 2nd period)
- Marshall:
- Luke Ehlers (8:31, 1st period, EV) – Assisted by Carson Kopitski
- Luke Ehlers (3:44, 3rd period, EV)
- Owen Renslow (6:39, 3rd period, EV) – Assisted by Jacob Johnson and Riley Pfannschmidt
Goalie Stats:
- Morris/Benson Area:
- Gavin Schmidt: 51 minutes, 30 shots, 27 saves, 3 goals against, SV% .900
- Marshall:
- McCoy Guenther: 51 minutes, 18 shots, 17 saves, 1 goal against, SV% .944
Marshall’s disciplined defense and strong goaltending from McCoy Guenther were key factors in their victory, while Morris/Benson Area struggled to capitalize on offensive opportunities, especially during power plays.
East Grand Forks edged out Grand Forks Central (ND) with a 3-2 victory in a tightly contested matchup. Both teams came out strong in the first period, each scoring twice. East Grand Forks took the lead early in the second period with a goal from Hunter Varnson, and neither team could add to the score in the final period, despite multiple power play opportunities.
Goal Scorers & Assists:
- East Grand Forks:
- Jace Van Eps (9:42, 1st period, EV) – Assisted by Ryan Clauson and Hunter Varnson
- Jace Van Eps (11:51, 1st period, EV)
- Hunter Varnson (0:08, 2nd period, EV) – Assisted by Cooper Hills
- Grand Forks Central (ND):
- (Even Strength) (2:03, 1st period)
- (Even Strength) (12:43, 1st period)
Goalie Stats:
- East Grand Forks:
- Noah Schindele: 51 minutes, 20 shots, 18 saves, 2 goals against, SV% .900
- Grand Forks Central (ND):
- Westin Nielsen: 51 minutes, 34 shots, 31 saves, 3 goals against, SV% .912
East Grand Forks managed to withstand Grand Forks Central’s pressure, especially during the third period, with solid goaltending from Noah Schindele and disciplined defense, securing a hard-fought win on the road.
Prior Lake secured a 4-2 victory over Farmington, thanks to a strong performance from Levi Eiter, who netted a hat trick, including an empty netter late in the third period. Prior Lake established an early lead, scoring twice in the first period and adding another in the second. Farmington tried to mount a comeback in the third, scoring twice, but couldn’t close the gap.
Goal Scorers & Assists:
- Prior Lake:
- Gavin Lind (4:41, 1st period, EV) – Assisted by Jack Willmert
- Levi Eiter (11:46, 1st period, EV) – Assisted by Tristan Pownall and Parker Wenkus
- Levi Eiter (16:59, 2nd period, EV) – Assisted by Brendan Chayer and Preston Kulics
- Levi Eiter (16:13, 3rd period, SH, empty net) – Assisted by Mario Bernard
- Farmington:
- Tanner Gylling (1:37, 3rd period, EV) – Assisted by Jackson Donahue and Jacob Whirley
- Drake Anderson (6:47, 3rd period, PP) – Assisted by Nick Marsh
Goalie Stats:
- Farmington:
- Chris Bade: 50:47 minutes, 37 shots, 34 saves, 3 goals against, SV% .919
- Prior Lake:
- Preston Kulics: 51:00 minutes, 15 shots, 13 saves, 2 goals against, SV% .867
Prior Lake’s offense took control early, and while Farmington showed resilience with a couple of third-period goals, it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit. Eiter’s hat trick led the way for Prior Lake in this well-earned win.
Shakopee dominated Gentry Academy with an impressive 8-1 victory, controlling the game from start to finish. Shakopee’s offense surged early, scoring four goals in the first period and continuing their relentless pace in the second. Despite Gentry Academy managing one goal in the third period, Shakopee’s defense held strong, limiting Gentry’s chances while their own offense put the game out of reach.
Goal Scorers & Assists:
- Shakopee:
- Cooper Simpson (0:46, 1st period, EV) – Assisted by Carson Steinhoff and Tristin Wassengeso
- Cooper Siegert (3:46, 1st period, EV) – Assisted by Nate Pederson
- Cooper Simpson (12:32, 1st period, EV) – Assisted by Daylin Cline and Tristin Wassengeso
- Nate Pederson (13:11, 1st period, EV) – Assisted by Cooper Siegert and Peyton Chase
- Daylin Cline (10:51, 2nd period, PP) – Assisted by Tristin Wassengeso and Carson Steinhoff
- Ben Box (12:55, 2nd period, EV) – Assisted by Landon Huh
- Nate Pederson (13:59, 2nd period, EV) – Assisted by Cooper Siegert and Peyton Chase
- Carson Steinhoff (16:59, 3rd period, EV) – Assisted by Tristin Wassengeso and Daylin Cline
- Gentry Academy:
- Shay Sanchez (15:04, 3rd period, EV) – Assisted by Ryland Rooney
Goalie Stats:
- Shakopee:
- Niklas Huson: 51:00 minutes, 14 shots, 13 saves, 1 goal against, SV% .929
- Gentry Academy:
- Wyatt Sander: 17:00 minutes, 7 shots, 3 saves, 4 goals against, SV% .429
- Gavin Grose: 34:00 minutes, 23 shots, 19 saves, 4 goals against, SV% .826
Shakopee’s balanced attack, with contributions from multiple players, and a solid performance by goalie Niklas Huson, secured this decisive win over Gentry Academy.
Fergus Falls staged an impressive comeback against Hutchinson, scoring four goals in the third period to secure a 5-4 victory. After falling behind 3-1 by the end of the second period, Fergus Falls showed resilience and turned the game around with a dominant final frame.
Game Recap:
- 1st Period:
- Fergus Falls struck first just 18 seconds in with a goal from Aiden Schake assisted by Michael Schmidt and Brant Scheuerman.
- Hutchinson responded strongly in the second period with goals from Jack Burczek on the power play, Emmett Reiter, and Matthew May also on the power play, taking a 3-1 lead.
- 3rd Period:
- Fergus Falls stormed back with Brock Scheuerman scoring just 17 seconds in.
- Jack Welde added another goal on the power play, tying the game at 3-3.
- Michael Schmidt gave Fergus Falls the lead with an even-strength goal, assisted by Aiden Schake and Adam Kennedy.
- Kadyn Zender extended the lead to 5-3 with an even-strength goal assisted by Jack Welde.
- Hutchinson fought back, with Emmett Reiter scoring on a power play at 16:34, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Fergus Falls’ momentum.
Key Players:
- Fergus Falls:
- Aiden Schake (1 G, 2 A)
- Michael Schmidt (1 G, 2 A)
- Jack Welde (1 G, 1 A)
- Hutchinson:
- Emmett Reiter (2 G, 1 A)
- Jack Burczek (1 G)
Goalie Performance:
- Fergus Falls: Holden Stenstrom saved 30 of 34 shots for an SV% of .882.
- Hutchinson: Lukas Heilman saved 27 of 32 shots for an SV% of .844.
Mounds View secured a solid 2-0 victory over Totino-Grace, relying on disciplined defense and a standout performance from goalie Sam Hagel, who recorded a 42-save shutout. Despite being outshot 42-20, Mounds View capitalized on key opportunities to earn the win.
Game Recap:
- 2nd Period:
- Mounds View broke the deadlock at 10:30 with a power-play goal from Mitchell Olson, assisted by Toby Walseth and Ike Snider.
- 3rd Period:
- Mounds View sealed the win with an empty-net goal by Ike Snider at 16:44, giving the team a 2-0 lead.
Key Players:
- Mounds View:
- Mitchell Olson (1 G)
- Ike Snider (1 G, 1 A)
- Goalie Sam Hagel saved all 42 shots for a perfect SV% of 1.000.
Despite Totino-Grace’s high shot count and offensive pressure, they were unable to find the back of the net, giving Mounds View a well-earned victory.
Stillwater took control from the start, scoring three goals in the first period and never looking back as they defeated Maple Grove 7-3. Despite Maple Grove’s efficient power play, which converted three times, Stillwater’s balanced attack and consistent scoring in all three periods secured a comfortable win.
Scoring Highlights:
- 1st Period:
- Stillwater struck early with Brody Dustin and Cal Grilz each netting a goal within the first two minutes, followed by Luke Myers adding another late in the period.
- 2nd Period:
- Maple Grove got on the board with Wyatt Kuznik scoring a power-play goal, but Stillwater responded twice more through Brody Dustin and Matthew Volkman.
- Brady Aubut scored for Maple Grove to keep them in contention.
- 3rd Period:
- Stillwater‘s Blake Vanek added two goals, solidifying their lead, while Maple Grove‘s Cale Braid netted their final goal of the game on the power play.
Key Players:
- Stillwater:
- Blake Vanek led the charge with 2 goals and 3 assists.
- Brody Dustin contributed 2 goals and 2 assists.
- Maple Grove:
- Wyatt Kuznik, Brady Aubut, and Cale Braid each scored on the power play.
Goalies:
- Zach Price (Maple Grove) faced 25 shots, making 18 saves for a save percentage of .720.
- Cal Conway (Stillwater) was solid in net, saving 21 out of 24 shots for a save percentage of .875.
Sauk Rapids-Rice staged an impressive comeback to defeat Thief River Falls 6-4 after trailing early in the game. Despite Thief River Falls’ fast start, scoring one in the first and adding another in the second, Sauk Rapids-Rice surged in the third to secure the win.
Scoring Summary:
- 1st Period:
- Thief River Falls took the lead late in the first with Joseph Kelly scoring an even-strength goal, assisted by Hudson Brouse and Parker Lundgren.
- 2nd Period:
- Sauk Rapids-Rice equalized with Hunter Behling‘s goal, assisted by Samuel Kulus.
- Kade Gibbons scored next for Sauk Rapids-Rice, assisted by Dominic Stucke and Brandon Goebel.
- Thief River Falls responded with Johnathan Rogalla scoring to tie it 2-2, assisted by Rylan Leake.
- Austin Kubasek gave Sauk Rapids-Rice a lead again, with assists from Elijah Fitch and Jonah Thell.
- 3rd Period:
- Bryden Prelvitz of Sauk Rapids-Rice extended the lead on the power play, assisted by Elijah Fitch.
- Thief River Falls struck back with a shorthanded goal by Spencer Anderson, assisted by Rylan Leake.
- Elijah Fitch then scored a shorthanded goal for Sauk Rapids-Rice, putting them up 5-3.
- Joseph Kelly scored a power-play goal for Thief River Falls, assisted by Johnathan Rogalla and Jackson Boyer.
- Vincent Murn sealed the win for Sauk Rapids-Rice with an even-strength goal, assisted by Elijah Fitch and Jackson Dhein.
Key Players:
- Thief River Falls:
- Joseph Kelly was a standout with 2 goals, including a power play.
- Johnathan Rogalla and Rylan Leake each contributed 2 points.
- Sauk Rapids-Rice:
- Elijah Fitch had a significant impact with 1 goal and 3 assists.
- Austin Kubasek and Vincent Murn also added key goals.
Goalies:
- Noah Gonzales (Thief River Falls) made 20 saves on 26 shots for a save percentage of .769.
- Landon Jennings (Sauk Rapids-Rice) faced 31 shots and made 27 saves, posting a save percentage of .871.
Pine City Area rallied in the third period to secure a 3-2 victory over Irondale. After being down 2-1 through most of the game, Pine City Area found their rhythm and scored two goals late in the final period to grab the win.
Scoring Summary:
- 1st Period:
- Pine City Area opened the scoring early with McCall Leger finding the back of the net at 2:06, assisted by Brady Berglund.
- Irondale responded at 7:43 with CAM Decoux scoring an even-strength goal to tie the game 1-1.
- 2nd Period:
- Irondale took the lead with NOAH Burkhart scoring at 9:13, putting Irondale up 2-1.
- 3rd Period:
- With just under five minutes remaining, Blake Painovich scored at 15:52 for Pine City Area to tie the game, assisted by Ethan Aagaard and Luciano Schisano.
- Shortly after, Blake Painovich scored again at 16:13, giving Pine City Area the lead. Oskar Rydberg and Jericho Jerry assisted on this crucial goal.
Key Players:
- Pine City Area:
- Blake Painovich was the standout performer, scoring two crucial goals in the third period to complete the comeback.
- McCall Leger contributed the opening goal, while Brady Berglund, Ethan Aagaard, Luciano Schisano, Oskar Rydberg, and Jericho Jerry all chipped in with assists.
- Irondale:
- CAM Decoux and NOAH Burkhart each scored a goal, but Irondale could not hold off Pine City Area’s late push.
Penalty Summary:
- Pine City Area faced significant penalty troubles, accumulating 18 minutes on 5 infractions, including a 10-minute misconduct for Milo Rydberg.
- Irondale had 6 minutes on 3 infractions.
Goalies:
- Pine City Area’s goalie Aaron Rootkie played an impressive game, making 28 saves on 30 shots for a save percentage of .933.
- Irondale’s goalie GRADY Cartony made 37 saves on 40 shots, with a save percentage of .925.
In a game that started out even, Rosemount surged ahead in the second and third periods to defeat Minnetonka 5-2. Minnetonka rallied in the third to pull within one goal, but Rosemount answered back to secure the win.
Scoring Summary:
- 1st Period:
- No scoring.
- 2nd Period:
- Rosemount got on the board first, with Josh Toll scoring at 0:47 off assists from Cade Sherman and Christian Garrity.
- Gavin McNeil added another for Rosemount at 4:12, assisted by Christian Garrity and Josh Toll, giving Rosemount a 2-0 lead.
- 3rd Period:
- Minnetonka struck back early in the third with Emerson LaRoche scoring a power-play goal at 6:04, assisted by Jordan Johnson.
- Just 18 seconds later, Cooper Rannow scored for Minnetonka to make it 2-2, assisted by Liam Schultz.
- Cade Sherman put Rosemount back on top at 8:19, with assists from Gavin McNeil and Christian Garrity.
- Josh Toll sealed the game with an empty-net goal at 16:28, making it 4-2.
- Moments later, Graham Clafton scored another empty-net goal at 16:57, securing the final score at 5-2.
Key Players:
- Rosemount:
- Josh Toll was the standout performer with 2 goals and 1 assist.
- Christian Garrity provided 3 assists, contributing significantly to Rosemount’s offensive success.
- Cade Sherman had 1 goal and 1 assist.
- Minnetonka:
- Emerson LaRoche and Cooper Rannow each scored, but the team couldn’t keep pace with Rosemount’s late surge.
Penalty Summary:
- Rosemount accumulated 10 minutes on 4 infractions.
- Minnetonka had 8 minutes on 4 infractions.
Goaltending:
- Rosemount’s goalie Sam Clements made 25 saves on 27 shots for a .926 save percentage, providing a solid backbone for Rosemount’s victory.
- Minnetonka’s goalie Ben Ferguson stopped 29 of 34 shots for a .853 save percentage.
Roseau came out on top in a close game against Brainerd, clinching a 2-1 victory with strong defensive play and timely scoring. Despite facing numerous power plays, both teams struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, and Roseau emerged victorious thanks to a late third-period goal.
Scoring Summary:
- 1st Period:
- Roseau opened the scoring at 10:33 with a shorthanded goal by Jake Halvorson, assisted by Eli Wensloff, giving them a 1-0 lead.
- 2nd Period:
- Brainerd responded at 9:50 with an even-strength goal from Dylan Wenshau, assisted by Michael Hagelie, tying the game at 1-1.
- 3rd Period:
- At 15:29, Roseau took the lead with Isaac Baumgartner scoring an even-strength goal, assisted by Jude Wittrock and Taden Peterson, sealing the win for Roseau at 2-1.
Key Players:
- Roseau:
- Jake Halvorson had an impactful shorthanded goal that helped set the tone for Roseau.
- Isaac Baumgartner scored the game-winning goal late in the third period.
- Eli Wensloff and Taden Peterson each recorded an assist, contributing to Roseau’s offensive efforts.
- Brainerd:
- Dylan Wenshau scored Brainerd’s only goal of the game, assisted by Michael Hagelie.
Penalty Summary:
- Brainerd accumulated 16 minutes on 8 infractions, while Roseau had 6 minutes on 3 infractions. Neither team was able to capitalize on their power-play opportunities, with Roseau going 0 for 7 and Brainerd going 0 for 2.
Goaltending:
- Brainerd’s goalie Griffin Bartholomaus played a solid game, stopping 31 of 33 shots for a .939 save percentage.
- Roseau’s goalie Abram Hinson also performed well, making 14 saves on 15 shots for a .933 save percentage.
In a thrilling high school hockey game, Mahtomedi mounted a third-period comeback to edge out Blaine 3-2, securing an impressive victory after being down early in the game.
Scoring Summary:
- 1st Period:
- Blaine took the early lead with Ethan Burnette scoring an even-strength goal at 5:42, assisted by Hudson Bethel.
- Blaine extended their lead at 11:13 with a goal from Tanner Ferdig, giving Blaine a 2-0 lead.
- Mahtomedi answered back at 13:10 with a power-play goal by Devin O’Donnell, assisted by Brayden Fuerst, bringing the score to 2-1.
- 2nd Period:
- No scoring occurred in the second period, and the game remained 2-1 in favor of Blaine.
- 3rd Period:
- Mahtomedi tied the game early in the third period with a shorthanded goal by Laken Decker at 1:28.
- At 16:02, Mahtomedi‘s Will Seevers scored the game-winning goal, assisted by his teammates, giving Mahtomedi a 3-2 lead that they held until the end.
Key Players:
- Mahtomedi:
- Devin O’Donnell contributed with a power-play goal that helped start Mahtomedi’s comeback.
- Laken Decker scored a crucial shorthanded goal to even the game.
- Will Seevers netted the game-winner late in the third period.
- Blaine:
- Ethan Burnette and Tanner Ferdig both scored to give Blaine the initial lead.
- Hudson Bethel provided an assist in the opening goal.
Penalties:
- The game featured a number of penalties, with Mahtomedi taking 13 minutes on 5 infractions and Blaine accumulating 11 minutes on 4 infractions. Notably, there were major penalties assessed in the second period to both Blaine‘s Caleb Schwark and Mahtomedi‘s Cael Brummel.
Goaltending:
- Mahtomedi‘s goalie Jackson Chesak was impressive, stopping 33 of 35 shots for a .943 save percentage.
- Blaine‘s goalie Landon Palmgren made 26 saves on 29 shots, ending with a .897 save percentage.
In an exhilarating game that saw multiple lead changes and thrilling moments, St. Paul Johnson emerged victorious in overtime, defeating Park Rapids Area by a final score of 8-7. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, combining for 15 goals, with St. Paul Johnson scoring the decisive goal just over two minutes into the extra period.
Scoring Summary:
- 1st Period:
- St. Paul Johnson started the scoring with a goal from #2 Hendreht at 5:26, assisted by #18 Batista and #7 Simon.
- Park Rapids Area responded with a goal from Kale Ravnaas at 9:52, tying the game at 1-1.
- St. Paul Johnson regained the lead with #18 Batista scoring at 11:01, assisted by #2 Hendreht, ending the first period at 2-1 in favor of St. Paul Johnson.
- 2nd Period:
- Park Rapids Area tied it up again early in the second with Easton Brovold scoring a power-play goal at 1:27, assisted by Finn Henry.
- St. Paul Johnson‘s James Corniea answered with a power-play goal at 5:21, assisted by #7 Simon and #22 Henderson, making it 3-2.
- Park Rapids Area then went on a scoring spree with three straight goals from Finn Henry (7:11), Chad Pinoniemi (13:42), and Lou Wesa (14:24), giving them a 5-3 lead.
- Before the end of the second, St. Paul Johnson clawed back with two goals from James Corniea (14:38) and #18 Batista (16:18), leveling the score at 5-5.
- 3rd Period:
- St. Paul Johnson‘s Jozef Cunningham started the third with a power-play goal at 0:40, assisted by Alex Robles and Cristian Olando-Ruiz, putting them up 6-5.
- Park Rapids Area tied it once again with a goal from Easton Brovold at 2:25.
- St. Paul Johnson‘s Cunningham scored again at 14:42 to make it 7-6.
- Park Rapids Area fought back with Kale Ravnaas scoring a power-play goal at 16:20, pushing the game to overtime at 7-7.
- Overtime:
- St. Paul Johnson clinched the victory with #2 Hendreht scoring the game-winner at 2:30.
Key Players:
- St. Paul Johnson:
- #2 Hendreht led the way with 2 goals and 2 assists, including the game-winning goal.
- #18 Batista also had a strong performance with 2 goals and 1 assist.
- James Corniea and Jozef Cunningham each contributed 2 goals to the team’s tally.
- Park Rapids Area:
- Kale Ravnaas was instrumental, scoring 2 goals and adding an assist.
- Easton Brovold also scored 2 goals and had an assist, keeping Park Rapids in contention throughout the game.
- Finn Henry was a major playmaker, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists.
Penalty Summary:
- Both teams had 8 minutes on 4 infractions each. Notable penalties included a major facemask penalty to Caleb Schwark of Blaine and a major head contact penalty to Cael Brummel of Mahtomedi, both occurring in the second period.
Goaltending:
- St. Paul Johnson‘s goalie, Tyler Mishica, faced 28 shots and made 21 saves for a .750 save percentage.
- Park Rapids Area‘s goalie, Trevor Lobeck, made 36 saves on 44 shots, ending with a .818 save percentage.
In a dramatic matchup, Moorhead narrowly defeated Grand Rapids in overtime, claiming a 4-3 victory. The game was a story of resilience, as Grand Rapids fought back to tie the game in the third period before Moorhead sealed it with a quick goal in overtime.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Moorhead took the lead at 10:11 with a goal from #8 Brooks Cullen, assisted by #7 Zac Zimmerman and #19 Mason Kraft.
2nd Period:
- Grand Rapids responded early in the second with a goal from #21 Will Miskovich at 2:43, assisted by #14 Jameson Duell and #19 Nathan Garski, tying the game at 1-1.
- Moorhead regained the lead at 11:51 with a power-play goal from #7 Zac Zimmerman, assisted by #19 Mason Kraft and #4 Brandon Mickelson.
- Moorhead extended their lead to 3-1 at 14:40 with a goal from #20 Evan Wanner, assisted by #23 Tyden Bergeson and #13 Carver Hasbargen.
3rd Period:
- Grand Rapids made a comeback starting with a goal from #22 Seth Carlson at 5:36, assisted by #14 Jameson Duell, making it 3-2.
- Grand Rapids tied the game at 16:08 with a goal from #14 Jameson Duell, assisted by #22 Seth Carlson, forcing the game into overtime at 3-3.
Overtime:
- Just 32 seconds into the overtime period, Moorhead secured the victory with #8 Brooks Cullen scoring his second goal of the game, assisted by #19 Mason Kraft, ending the game 4-3 in favor of Moorhead.
Key Players:
- Moorhead:
- #8 Brooks Cullen led the way with 2 goals, including the game-winner.
- #19 Mason Kraft was a key playmaker with 3 assists.
- #7 Zac Zimmerman added 1 goal and 1 assist.
- Grand Rapids:
- #14 Jameson Duell had a standout performance with 1 goal and 2 assists.
- #22 Seth Carlson contributed with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Special Teams:
- Moorhead went 1 for 2 on the power play, while Grand Rapids was unable to capitalize on their opportunities, going 0 for 3.
Shots on Goal:
- Moorhead dominated in terms of shots, putting 47 shots on net compared to 14 by Grand Rapids. Despite being outshot heavily, Grand Rapids managed to stay in the game thanks to a solid goaltending effort.
Goaltending:
- Grand Rapids‘ goalie Carter Casey made 43 saves on 47 shots for a .915 save percentage, keeping his team in the game despite Moorhead’s offensive pressure.
- Moorhead‘s Charlie Stenehjem stopped 11 of 14 shots for a .786 save percentage.
Summary:
Moorhead’s offensive pressure and a timely overtime goal by Brooks Cullen secured the victory in an exciting back-and-forth game. Grand Rapids showed resilience, coming back from a two-goal deficit to force overtime, but Moorhead’s depth and clutch scoring ultimately made the difference.
In a closely contested game, Centennial emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Eastview. The game was marked by strong defensive play, effective penalty killing, and timely scoring.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Centennial opened the scoring at 12:43 on the power play, with #16 Kaden Johnson finding the net, assisted by #8 Keegan Julik and #7 Gavin Cunningham.
2nd Period:
- Both teams tightened their defense, leading to no scoring in the second period. Centennial continued to apply pressure, outshooting Eastview during the period.
3rd Period:
- Eastview tied the game early in the third period at 0:52 with a short-handed goal from #4 Samuel Wooten, assisted by #14 Liam O’Donnell and #11 Jake Klinkhamer.
- Centennial regained the lead at 7:22 with an even-strength goal from #7 Gavin Cunningham, assisted by #18 Joey Perzichilli, making it 2-1.
Key Players:
- Centennial:
- #7 Gavin Cunningham contributed a goal and an assist, playing a pivotal role in Centennial’s win.
- #16 Kaden Johnson scored on the power play to give Centennial the early lead.
- Eastview:
- #4 Samuel Wooten scored a crucial short-handed goal to bring Eastview back into the game.
- #11 Jake Klinkhamer and #14 Liam O’Donnell provided assists for Eastview’s lone goal.
Special Teams:
- Centennial went 1 for 5 on the power play, capitalizing on an opportunity in the first period.
- Eastview was 0 for 3 on the power play but managed to score a short-handed goal.
Shots on Goal:
- Centennial dominated in shots on goal, outshooting Eastview 43-27. Despite the heavy shot differential, Eastview’s goaltender kept his team competitive.
Goaltending:
- Eastview‘s goalie Charlie Scanlon made 41 saves on 43 shots for an impressive .953 save percentage, giving Eastview a chance to stay in the game.
- Centennial‘s Easton Cody stopped 26 of 27 shots for a .963 save percentage, helping his team secure the win.
In a competitive matchup, Providence Academy managed to hold off Apple Valley/Burnsville with a 3-2 victory. Both teams battled fiercely, but Providence’s early lead set the tone for the rest of the game.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Providence Academy started strong with two goals:
- #34 Eliot Carlson scored at 10:03 with assists from #3 Mason Carlson and #5 Chase Carlson.
- Just minutes later, at 12:04, #12 Gavin Sattler extended the lead to 2-0, assisted by #10 Jesse Varner and #21 Joe Spades.
2nd Period:
- Apple Valley/Burnsville responded at 3:51 with a goal from #2 Ben Watson, reducing the deficit to 2-1.
3rd Period:
- Apple Valley/Burnsville tied the game at 3:18 with a goal by #11 Dylan Otten, assisted by #27 Ryder Mills.
- However, Providence Academy regained the lead at 9:01, with #7 Caleb Wilson scoring the game-winning goal.
Special Teams:
- Neither team found success on the power play, with Providence Academy going 0 for 4 and Apple Valley/Burnsville 0 for 5.
Key Players:
- Providence Academy:
- #34 Eliot Carlson, #12 Gavin Sattler, and #7 Caleb Wilson each scored crucial goals.
- #10 Jesse Varner contributed with a key assist.
- Apple Valley/Burnsville:
- #2 Ben Watson and #11 Dylan Otten were responsible for their team’s two goals.
- #27 Ryder Mills had an assist on Otten’s goal.
Goaltending:
- Providence Academy‘s Noah Duerr made 22 saves on 24 shots, with a .917 save percentage.
- Apple Valley/Burnsville‘s Jack Chadwick stopped 26 of 29 shots for a .897 save percentage.
River Lakes held on to an early lead to secure a 4-2 win over Detroit Lakes. Strong offensive efforts in the first two periods gave River Lakes the edge, despite Detroit Lakes’ attempts to rally late in the game.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- River Lakes opened the scoring at 8:21 with #6 Parker Welz finding the net, assisted by #19 Jaiken Mackedanz and #10 Jace Griffin, giving River Lakes a 1-0 lead.
2nd Period:
- River Lakes extended their lead early in the second period with two quick goals from #6 Parker Welz at 2:43 and again at 2:48, giving Welz a hat trick. Assists came from #19 Jaiken Mackedanz, #14 Gavin Bulthuis, and #21 Blake Schultz.
- Detroit Lakes responded at 5:17 with #11 Will Cymbaluk scoring an even-strength goal, assisted by #7 Mason Deraney and #42 Easton Kennedy, cutting the lead to 3-1.
- River Lakes added another goal at 16:27 as #21 Blake Schultz scored, assisted by #6 Parker Welz and #19 Jaiken Mackedanz, to make it 4-1.
3rd Period:
- Detroit Lakes managed to score at 6:14 on a power play, as #27 Tommy Suckert netted a goal, with an assist from #15 Easton Wahl, making the score 4-2.
Special Teams:
- Detroit Lakes went 1 for 5 on the power play, while River Lakes went 0 for 2.
- Detroit Lakes struggled with penalties, accumulating 4 minutes on 2 infractions, while River Lakes had 10 minutes on 5 infractions.
Key Players:
- River Lakes:
- #6 Parker Welz was the standout with 3 goals and 1 assist, including a hat trick.
- #19 Jaiken Mackedanz contributed with 3 assists, playing a key role in multiple goals.
- #21 Blake Schultz had 1 goal and 1 assist.
- Detroit Lakes:
- #11 Will Cymbaluk and #27 Tommy Suckert each scored a goal.
- #42 Easton Kennedy and #15 Easton Wahl each had an assist.
Goaltending:
- Detroit Lakes‘ Griffin Lindberg made 15 saves on 19 shots for a .789 save percentage.
- River Lakes‘ William Robinson had a strong performance, stopping 30 of 32 shots for a .938 save percentage.
Summary:
River Lakes established a strong lead in the first two periods, driven by Parker Welz‘s offensive prowess, which proved crucial to their victory. Despite Detroit Lakes‘ efforts to close the gap, including a power-play goal in the third period, River Lakes‘ solid defense and goaltending allowed them to secure the 4-2 win.
Monticello emerged victorious with a 5-4 win over Orono in a closely contested hockey game. Monticello’s early scoring and consistent performance allowed them to hold on, despite Orono’s late surge.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Monticello struck first at 3:36, with #3 Landen Scherber scoring an even-strength goal assisted by #11 Ashton Stoll and #14 Brady McGriff.
- At 10:20, #9 Nathan Poeppel added another for Monticello, assisted by #11 Ashton Stoll, making it 2-0.
- Less than a minute later, #5 Ezra Pemberton extended Monticello’s lead to 3-0 with an assist from #16 Liam O’Donnell.
- Orono got on the board at 14:09 with #34 Jackson Knight scoring an even-strength goal to cut the deficit to 3-1.
2nd Period:
- Monticello continued their scoring streak at 0:47 with #9 Nathan Poeppel scoring his second goal of the game, assisted by #3 Landen Scherber, making it 4-1.
- Orono responded at 2:36, with #9 Trey Landa scoring an even-strength goal, assisted by #34 Jackson Knight, to make it 4-2.
3rd Period:
- Monticello increased their lead to 5-2 at 9:14, with #3 Landen Scherber netting his second goal, assisted by #11 Ashton Stoll and #9 Nathan Poeppel.
- Orono mounted a comeback, starting at 11:37 when #34 Jackson Knight scored his second goal, assisted by #16 Rory Kvern, making it 5-3.
- Orono closed the gap further at 16:38, with #9 Trey Landa scoring his second goal of the game, assisted by #34 Jackson Knight, bringing the score to 5-4.
Special Teams:
- Neither team managed to capitalize on their power-play opportunities.
- Monticello went 0 for 4 on the power play, while Orono went 0 for 3.
Key Players:
- Monticello:
- #3 Landen Scherber led with 2 goals and 1 assist.
- #9 Nathan Poeppel had 2 goals and 1 assist.
- #11 Ashton Stoll contributed 3 assists.
- Orono:
- #34 Jackson Knight was the standout for Orono with 2 goals and 2 assists.
- #9 Trey Landa also performed well, scoring 2 goals.
Goaltending:
- Orono:
- Maxwell Lewin faced 12 shots in the first period, saving 9 for a .750 save percentage.
- Evan Schmidt played the remaining two periods, stopping 17 of 19 shots for a .895 save percentage.
- Monticello:
- Logan Blahnik played the entire game, making 27 saves on 31 shots for a .871 save percentage.
Summary:
Monticello built a strong lead early, which helped them withstand Orono‘s late-game surge. Despite a valiant comeback effort led by Jackson Knight and Trey Landa, Orono fell just short as Monticello held on for a 5-4 win. The game was marked by intense back-and-forth action and solid individual performances on both sides.
