Academy of Holy Angels Triumphs in Overtime Over St. Louis Park

In an intense Section 6AA showdown, Academy of Holy Angels beat St. Louis Park 3-2 in overtime. A standout performance by Henry Lechner, (a University of St. Thomas commit) including two key goals, lifted the Stars to victory in this dramatic clash.

Game Recap

First Period:

The first period saw both teams feeling each other out. Academy of Holy Angels pressured with 12 shots compared to St. Louis Park’s 4, but neither side could capitalize.

Second Period:

3:49: St. Louis Park struck first with a power-play goal by Leo Schmoll, assisted by Tyler Hess and Louis Piper, putting the Orioles up 1-0.
6:00: Holy Angels equalized with a goal by Cole Cheeseman, set up by Carter Hunsaker and Gabe Perron.
13:20: Brennan Hogan reclaimed the lead for St. Louis Park, scoring an even-strength goal assisted by Ari Lissauer and Jack Betzer.

Third Period:

13:01: Holy Angels tied it up when Henry Lechner scored off assists from Cheeseman and Avi Kasargod, forcing overtime.

Overtime:

5:33: Lechner delivered the game-winner, scoring unassisted to clinch a 3-2 victory for the Stars.

Special Teams Battle

St. Louis Park converted 1 of 8 power-play opportunities (12.5%), while Holy Angels failed to score on their 5 chances. Discipline was a challenge, with both teams combining for 44 penalty minutes across 18 infractions.

Key Performances

Academy of Holy Angels:
- Henry Lechner: 2 goals, including the game-winner.
- Cole Cheeseman: 1 goal, 2 assists.
- Goaltender Luke Marsalek: Stopped 27 of 29 shots for a .931 save percentage.
St. Louis Park:
- Leo Schmoll: 1 goal.
- Brennan Hogan: 1 goal.
- Goaltender Maksym Cherevatenko: Saved 33 of 36 shots for a .917 save percentage.