Game Preview: White Bear Lake Bears vs. Park of Cottage Grove Wolfpack
Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Aldrich Arena, Maplewood, MN
Led by head coach Chris Anderson, the Bears have been a dominant force this season, sitting atop the Suburban East standings with a perfect conference record. The team is coming off a 3-1 victory over Stillwater, where they showcased their disciplined defense and strong scoring technique.
Offensively, Jack Stanius leads the charge with 10 goals and 23 points, supported by Blake Eckerle and Nash Roed, who each have 8 goals. Captain Leo Gabriel anchors the defense and has been stellar in net with a 1.57 GAA and a .930 save percentage.
Power play is a strength for the Bears, converting at 30.8% and a penalty kill operating at an impressive 88.6%.
Under second-year head coach Jeff Corkish, the Wolfpack has been an offensive powerhouse, averaging 4.58 goals per game. They recently dismantled Woodbury in a 7-2 victory, with Owen Corkish and Gavin Moss leading the way. Corkish and Moss each have 12 goals on the season, with Corkish tallying an impressive 31 points overall.
Goaltender Henry Voss has been steady between the pipes, posting a 2.45 GAA and an .894 save percentage. However, the Wolfpack’s defense has shown vulnerability, allowing 3.00 goals per game.
They have a successful power play operating at 25.8%. Their offensive depth makes them a dangerous opponent, but they will need to tighten up defensively to compete with White Bear Lake’s balanced attack.
White Bear Lake 4, Park of Cottage Grove 2
