The Greenway Raiders host the North Shore Storm on Tuesday, January 7, at Hodgins-Berardo Arena in Coleraine.
Greenway Raiders (4-6-0, 1-0 Iron Range Conference)
The Raiders, led by Head Coach Andy Sertich, are coming off a narrow 1-0 loss to Moose Lake Area. While their offense has struggled this season, averaging just 1.30 goals per game, Greenway has shown promise defensively, allowing 3.70 goals per contest. The Raiders will look to capitalize on playing at home, where they’ve been more competitive.
The offense is led by senior Hayden Clow, who has 5 goals this season, and Max Gangl, the team’s leading point-getter with 8. Goaltender Blayne Kelly has been a standout, with a .909 save percentage and 3.21 GAA, and will be key to the Raiders’ success against North Shore.
Key Strength: Solid goaltending and defensive effort, keeping games close despite offensive challenges.
North Shore Storm (4-10-0, 0-1 Iron Range Conference)
The Storm enter this matchup with momentum following a 4-3 win over Wadena-Deer Creek. Despite their struggles this season, averaging 2.14 goals per game while allowing 3.93, North Shore has shown flashes of offensive potential.
The Storm are led by forward Ayden Althaus, who has 8 goals and 15 points this season. Secondary scoring comes from Kade Norman (5 goals, 13 points) and Cole Anderson (10 points). Goalie Dax Krech currently holds a 4.06 GAA and .864 save percentage.
Key Strength: Top-line scoring from Althaus and Norman, who can capitalize on defensive lapses.
Greenway’s power play (25%) and penalty kill (76%)
North Shore’s penalty kill (72.7%).
North Shore has offensive firepower in Althaus, Greenway’s defensive structure and home-ice advantage could be the difference.
Prediction: Greenway 3, North Shore 2.
