Game Preview: Monticello Moose vs. Cambridge-Isanti Bluejackets
Thursday, January 9, 2025 – 7:00 PM
Isanti Ice Arena, Isanti, MN
Monticello continues to prove why they are the team to beat in the Mississippi 8 Conference. Their balanced attack, led by Landen Scherber, who has 18 goals and 39 points, has been unstoppable. Supporting players like Nicklas Nelson (28 points) and Ashton Stoll (24 points) ensure the offense remains dynamic.
Defensively, the Moose are rock-solid, allowing only 1.46 goals per game. Goalie Logan Blahnik has been exceptional, with a 1.40 GAA and a .930 save percentage. Their power-play success rate of 30.3% and a penalty kill at 87.1% has also been a major strength.
The Bluejackets have had an up-and-down season and are coming off a disappointing performance against Forest Lake. Bennett Bergloff leads the team with 10 goals and 20 points, while Josh Sauro (18 points) and Jacob Bostrom (10 points) provide secondary scoring.
Defensively, Cambridge-Isanti has struggled, allowing 3.54 goals per game. Goalie Jaxon Sibell has been a bright spot with a .908 save percentage, but he will need to be at his best to contain Monticello’s high-powered offense.
Monticello’s dominant season shows no signs of slowing down, and they have the tools to control this game from start to finish. The Bluejackets will need a near-perfect effort to keep the score close, but the Moose’s superior depth, defensive structure, and goaltending give them a decisive edge.
Final Score Prediction: Monticello 5, Cambridge-Isanti 1
