The Mounds View Mustangs will host the Champlin Park Rebels on Tuesday, January 7, at 7:00 PM at the TCO Sports Garden in Vadnais Heights.
Mounds View Mustangs (2-10-0, 0-7-0 Suburban East Conference)
The Mustangs, led by Head Coach Darrell Schulte, have had a challenging season and are coming off a tough 5-1 loss to East Ridge. Mounds View is averaging just 2.00 goals per game while allowing 5.17, they have a power-play success rate of 13.0% and a penalty kill at 53.6%.
Mitchell Olson leads the Mustangs offensively with 8 goals and 13 points, while Russ Eck has contributed 6 goals. Goalie Sam Moen has been a bright spot, posting a .897 save percentage despite a 4.78 GAA.
Key Strength: Determination to improve and an opportunity to reset against non-conference competition.
Champlin Park Rebels (6-6-0, 2-2-0 Northwest Suburban Conference)
The Rebels, coached by Tommy Potter, are coming off a high-scoring 7-5 win over Elk River/Zimmerman. With a solid scoring depth, Champlin Park is averaging 3.92 goals per game but allowing 4.33. Their power play has been a highlight, converting at 28.6%.
Brent Solomon has been the standout player for the Rebels, leading the team with 14 goals and 23 points. Carson Anderson (15 points) and Nick Carlson (17 points) provide additional offensive firepower. Goaltender Cameron Dreifke has a .862 save percentage and a 3.65 GAA.
Key Strength: Explosive offensive potential led by Brent Solomon and a potent power play.
Champlin Park’s superior offense and power play give them the edge in this game. While Mounds View will look to regroup and improve on home ice, the Rebels’ depth and scoring strength may prove to be too much for the Mustangs.
Prediction: Champlin Park 6, Mounds View 2.
