Game Preview: Lake of the Woods vs. Bagley/Fosston – January 14, 2025
Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Bagley Youth Hockey Arena, Bagley, MN
Lake of the Woods (1-12-0) has had a tough start to the 2025 season, sitting near the bottom of the Northwest Conference standings. Their offense has been sputtering, averaging just 1.92 goals per game, and their defense has been overwhelmed, giving up a staggering 6.46 goals per game. A key area for the Bears has been their struggles on the power play, operating at 21.6% but their penalty kill is less than impressive at 71.9%.
Dawson Canfield has been the standout player for the Bears, leading the team with 10 goals and 14 points. Along with Sawyer Stromlund (14 points), they’ve been the offensive sparks for Lake of the Woods. However, the team’s defensive woes have overshadowed their efforts, with Jonah McDougall in goal posting a 6.48 goals-against average and an .846 save percentage. Despite their struggles, the Bears will look to build on any momentum from their recent games, hoping to take advantage of any mistakes from Bagley/Fosston.
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Bagley/Fosston (8-6-0) has been a much more consistent team this season and enters this game on a two-game winning streak. Their offense has been strong, averaging 3.36 goals per game, led by Logan Dillich, who has 13 goals and 21 points. Wyatt Gerbracht (14 points) and James Palmer (14 points) also form a dangerous trio that can pose problems for any defense.
On the other end of the ice, Kyle Johnson has been solid in goal, with a 2.77 goals-against average and an impressive .923 save percentage. While Bagley/Fosston’s penalty kill has been strong at 82.6%, their power play efficiency of 22.0% will give them confidence heading into this matchup. Their defensive depth and strong goaltending make them the more well-rounded team going into this contest.
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