White Bear Lake Tops Stillwater in Defensive Battle, 3-1
White Bear Lake earned a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Stillwater in a Suburban East Conference clash. The Bears improved to 8-2-1 on the season, while the Ponies fell to 8-2-0.
Game Recap
First Period: White Bear Lake took an early lead at 4:48 with an even-strength goal from Evan Newlander, assisted by Gavin Veneruzzo. The Bears extended their lead late in the period as Tyler Lalonde scored with help from Jack Stanius and Tanner Olson, giving White Bear Lake a 2-0 edge.
Second Period: Both teams tightened their defense, leading to a scoreless second period despite opportunities for both sides. The Bears killed off two Stillwater power plays during the frame.
Third Period: Stillwater cut the deficit to 2-1 at 14:00 when Luke Myers scored a shorthanded goal, assisted by Conor McGlynn. However, White Bear Lake responded swiftly, with Newlander netting his second goal of the game on a power play at 15:45, sealing the victory for the Bears.
Key Performers
White Bear Lake:
Evan Newlander: 2 goals
Tyler Lalonde: 1 goal
Leo Gabriel: 21 saves (.955 save percentage)
Stillwater:
Luke Myers: 1 goal
Conor McGlynn: 1 assist
Landon Huber: 12 saves (.800 save percentage)
Special Teams
White Bear Lake: 1-for-1 on the power play (100.0%)
