Eagan Holds Off Apple Valley/Burnsville in Section 3AA Showdown

The Eagan Wildcats edged past Apple Valley/Burnsville with a 3-2 victory on January 4, 2025, in a big Section 3AA matchup.

Game Highlights:

First Period:

Eagan struck early, asserting their dominance with two quick goals:

• 2:34: Layne Negaard scored the opener, assisted by Conor Keogh and Benjamin Steinke.
• 15:21: Owen Wood doubled the lead with help from Liam Thomas and Brandon Lunneborg.

Second Period:

Apple Valley/Burnsville responded within seconds of the period:

• 0:08: Dylan Otten scored an unassisted goal, bringing his team within one.

Third Period:

The drama escalated as both teams exchanged goals:

• 0:30: Otten struck again for Apple Valley/Burnsville, leveling the game at 2-2.
• 2:01: Eagan’s Benjamin Williams secured the game-winner, assisted by Charlie Forester.

Team Statistics:

• Shots on Goal: Tied at 25 each.
• Power Plays: Neither team capitalized, with Eagan going 0 for 3 and Apple Valley/Burnsville 0 for 5.
• Penalties: Eagan had 10 penalty minutes on 5 infractions, while Apple Valley/Burnsville had 6 penalty minutes on 3 infractions.

Notable Performances:

• Eagan: Layne Negaard, Owen Wood, and Benjamin Williams each contributed key goals, while Marcus Bonifas shined in net with a .920 save percentage.
• Apple Valley/Burnsville: Dylan Otten was a standout, scoring both goals for his team.

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