#1 Ranked Monticello Stays Undefeated with a Late Surge to Top Minneapolis 2-1
Monticello remains unbeaten this season, improving their record to 11-0-1, after rallying late in the third period to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Minneapolis at the Parade Ice Garden.
Game Recap
First Period: Both teams started cautiously, with no scoring. Monticello outshot Minneapolis 9-5 in the opening frame, but strong goaltending from both sides kept the game scoreless.
Second Period: Minneapolis broke the deadlock late in the period with a power-play goal by Wilson Lamberty at 15:36, assisted by Matthew Walsh and Rory Kronick. Despite Monticello’s 10 shots in the period, Minneapolis goalie Griffin Simpson stood tall to preserve the 1-0 lead heading into the third.
Third Period: Monticello showed their resilience, tying the game at 14:00 with a goal from Levi Welle, assisted by Landen Scherber. Just over two minutes later, at 16:36, Nathan Poeppel scored the game-winner, with assists from Aidan Widmark and Scherber.
Key Performances
Monticello:
Landen Scherber: 2 assists, playing a pivotal role in both goals.
Logan Blahnik: Stellar in net, stopping 14 of 15 shots for a .933 save percentage.
Levi Welle and Nathan Poeppel: Delivered clutch goals in the final frame.
Minneapolis:
Griffin Simpson: Outstanding performance in goal with 29 saves on 31 shots (.935 SV%).
Wilson Lamberty: Scored the lone goal for Minneapolis on the power play.
Special Teams
Monticello struggled on the power play, going 0-for-4, while Minneapolis capitalized on one of their two chances, finishing 1-for-2.
Game Highlights
Monticello dominated in shots, outshooting Minneapolis 31-15.
The Moose’s defense limited Minneapolis to just 4 shots in the third period, helping secure the comeback victory.
