Game Preview: Hastings Raiders vs. South St. Paul Packers

The Hastings Raiders (3-5-1) face off against the South St. Paul Packers (3-4-1) in a Metro East Conference matchup tonight at 7:00.


Team Overview

Hastings Raiders

  • Record: 3-5-1
  • Goals Per Game (GPG): 3.33
  • Goals Allowed Per Game (GAPG): 4.11
  • Power Play Percentage (PP%): 13.8%
  • Penalty Kill Percentage (PK%): 80.6%

Hastings is led by Jon Harris (#21), who tops the team in goals (6) and points (13). Supporting Harris are Aden Cavness (#5) and Brayden Krauth (#20), who provide additional offensive depth. Goaltender Charles Stoffel (#29) has been dependable, maintaining a .893 save percentage despite a challenging schedule.

Previous Game:
Hastings secured a 7-4 victory over Eagan, demonstrating their ability to score in bunches.

Metro East Standings:

  • 5th: Hastings, 1-1-0 (Conference), 3-5-1 (Overall)

South St. Paul Packers

  • Record: 3-4-1
  • Goals Per Game (GPG): 3.12
  • Goals Allowed Per Game (GAPG): 4.25
  • Power Play Percentage (PP%): 16.0%
  • Penalty Kill Percentage (PK%): 78.3%

South St. Paul’s offense is driven by Jaxon Horning (#92) and Roddick Simons (#9), both of whom lead the team with 10 points. Roman Knight (#87) has also contributed significantly with 9 points. In goal, Josiah Frost (#35) has performed well with a 2.67 GAA and .890 save percentage.

Previous Game:
The Packers suffered a 3-2 overtime loss to Irondale in a closely contested match.

Metro East Standings:

  • 6th: South St. Paul, 0-1-0 (Conference), 3-4-1 (Overall)

Key Players to Watch

Hastings Raiders

  1. Jon Harris (#21): Team leader in goals (6) and points (13).
  2. Aden Cavness (#5): Reliable playmaker with 9 points.
  3. Brayden Krauth (#20): Secondary scoring option with 8 points.
  4. Brody Carlson (#19): Adds depth with 5 points.
  5. Luke Wahlstrom (#9): Versatile forward with 4 points.
  • Goaltender: Charles Stoffel (#29) – Solid netminder with a .893 save percentage.

South St. Paul Packers

  1. Jaxon Horning (#92): Leading goal scorer with 7 tallies.
  2. Roddick Simons (#9): Key contributor with 6 goals and 4 assists.
  3. Roman Knight (#87): Strong offensive presence with 9 points.
  4. Cole Stever (#12): Balanced scorer and passer with 8 points.
  5. Nickalai Givens (#10): Power-play specialist with 6 points.
  • Goaltender: Josiah Frost (#35) – Dependable in net with a 2.67 GAA and .890 save percentage.

Team Comparison

Category Hastings Raiders South St. Paul Packers
Goals Per Game (GPG) 3.33 3.12
Goals Allowed Per Game 4.11 4.25
Power Play Percentage 13.8% 16.0%
Penalty Kill Percentage 80.6% 78.3%

Analysis

Both teams have displayed similar offensive capabilities this season, with their success largely tied to the performances of their top players. Hastings appears to have a slight advantage in penalty-kill efficiency, while South St. Paul boasts a marginally stronger power play.

Goaltending will be pivotal, as both teams have shown vulnerabilities defensively. Hastings’ offensive depth gives them an edge, but South St. Paul’s home-ice advantage could level the playing field.


Prediction

Hastings’ balanced offense and superior penalty-kill efficiency could prove decisive in this matchup. However, the Packers’ top-line scoring and goaltending make this a closely contested game.

Predicted Score: Hastings 4, South St. Paul 3 (OT)

Expect a hard-fought battle with special teams playing a significant role in the outcome.