Game Preview: Totino-Grace Eagles vs. Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper Wings
Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM
New Hope Ice Arena, New Hope, MN
Head coach Tim Parkos leads a squad with a mix of offensive firepower and defensive reliability. Despite a narrow 5-4 loss to St. Louis Park earlier this week, the Eagles have shown resilience and the ability to score, as shown by their three-goal third period in that game.
Offensively, Roger Mourad (7 goals, 11 points) and Tre Peck (19 points) anchor the attack, with additional contributions from Liam Hamre and Noah Osland. In net, Gavin Covrig has been a standout performer with a 1.89 GAA and a .931 save percentage, giving the Eagles a strong backbone.
Penalties will be a critical factor, as the Eagles’ power play (23.3%) has room for improvement but has proven capable of producing in key moments.
Under head coach Dan Charleston, the Wings enter this game fresh off a 4-2 victory over Minneapolis, where they dominated the third period with three goals. Offensively, Lewis Majkozak and Luke Weisjahn lead the team with 7 goals each, while Logan Gatti (16 points) provides additional offensive depth.
Defensively, the Wings have struggled at times, with goalie Ryan Melsha posting a 3.25 GAA and an .889 save percentage. While their penalty kill (77.1%) has been inconsistent, their power play (28.6%) is a key weapon they’ll aim to exploit against Totino-Grace.
Totino-Grace 4, Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper 3 (OT)
In a closely contested matchup, the Eagles’ superior goaltending and defensive structure will give them the edge. Look for Peck and Mourad to lead the offensive charge, with Covrig making key saves down the stretch. The Wings will keep it close with their strong power play, but Totino-Grace’s resilience and balanced attack should prevail in overtime.
