Game Recap: Mankato East vs. Luverne

Luverne shut out Mankato East with a 3-0 victory, fueled by stellar goaltending and disciplined execution across all three periods. Goalie Gavin Hoven’s 28-save performance secured the shutout, while Luverne’s offense converted crucial opportunities to maintain their momentum.

Scoring Breakdown:

1st Period:

12:21 – Luverne: Benjamin Hartquist scored an even-strength goal, assisted by Landyn Lais.

2nd Period:

9:40 – Luverne: Will Bergman extended the lead with an even-strength goal, assisted by Alexander Schlosser and Jaxon Lais.

3rd Period:

15:12 – Luverne: Alexander Schlosser capitalized on a power play, assisted by Layke Miller.

Key Performances:

Luverne Goalie Gavin Hoven: Perfect performance with 28 saves, maintaining a 1.000 save percentage.
Mankato East Goalie Brody Kunst: Despite the loss, Kunst made 40 saves on 43 shots (.930 save percentage).

Special Teams:

Luverne: 1-for-2 (50%) on the power play.
Mankato East: 0-for-4 (0%).

Penalties:

Mankato East accumulated 32 penalty minutes, including two game ejections for Indy Ragan and Jaden Juliar.
Luverne had 16 penalty minutes, with Landyn Lais receiving a major penalty for goaltender interference.