Overtime Drama: Rock Ridge Stuns Hermantown with 1-0 Victory

In a game defined by defensive battles and outstanding goaltending, Rock Ridge secured a hard-fought 1-0 overtime win against Hermantown at the Hermantown Ice Arena. Both teams fought to a scoreless stalemate through regulation, setting up a dramatic finish in extra time.

The decisive moment came at 5:37 in overtime, when Caz Carlson delivered the game-winning goal for Rock Ridge. Carlson capitalized on a perfect feed from Grady Dimberio, finding the back of the net to give Rock Ridge a thrilling victory over a tough Hermantown squad.

Key Performances:

• Rock Ridge Goaltender: Wyatt Jonassen was a brick wall in net, stopping all 29 shots he faced for a flawless shutout.
• Hermantown Goaltender: Bryce Francisco also had an outstanding game, making 24 saves on 25 shots to keep his team in the hunt.

Special Teams:

Both teams struggled to convert on special teams:

• Rock Ridge: 0-for-1 on the power play
• Hermantown: 0-for-2 on the power play

Strong penalty-killing efforts on both sides ensured that special teams didn’t become the deciding factor.

Game Summary:

• Rock Ridge managed 25 shots on goal, while Hermantown slightly outshot them with 29.
• The game featured disciplined hockey with minimal penalties, maintaining a steady pace throughout regulation and overtime.

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