Game Recap: Mankato East vs. Owatonna

Final Score:
Mankato East 4, Owatonna 3 (Double Overtime)

Game Overview

In MN Girls High School Playoff Hockey it was Mankato East beating Owatonna in double overtime to advance. The game featured back-and-forth action, dramatic scoring, and clutch performances. Mankato East’s Laina Peterson sealed the win with her second goal of the night deep into the second overtime period.

Key Highlights

First Period

• Owatonna jumped out to an early 2-0 lead thanks to goals by Brielle Goodnature (3:01) and Alexis Noble (7:38), showcasing strong offensive chemistry.
• Mankato East responded later in the period:
  • Madelyn Scheel scored at 13:27, cutting the lead to 2-1.
  • Grace Campbell tied the game 2-2 with a power-play goal at 15:29, capitalizing on Owatonna’s first penalty.

Second Period

• Mankato East took their first lead of the game, 3-2, at 3:52 when Laina Peterson scored off assists from Alexis Erickson and Brielle Newton.
• Owatonna’s defense stiffened, but their offense couldn’t generate momentum.

Third Period

• Owatonna tied the game 3-3 at 6:29 with Anna Mollenhauer scoring off a pass from Alia Kubicek.
• Both teams played tight defensively for the remainder of regulation, forcing overtime.

Overtime Periods

• First Overtime: Neither team could find the back of the net, despite equal opportunities. Each team had 4 shots.
• Second Overtime:
  • Mankato East’s persistence paid off as Laina Peterson scored the game-winner at 15:51, assisted by Alexis Erickson and Kira Prange.

Team and Player Performances

Mankato East

• Laina Peterson: The hero of the night with 2 goals, including the double-overtime winner.
• Jordan Thomas: The goaltender made 20 saves on 23 shots, holding firm during crucial moments.
• Special Teams: Converted 1 of 3 power-play opportunities (33.33%).

Owatonna

• Leah Spencer: Outstanding in goal with 39 saves on 43 shots (90.7%), keeping her team alive in overtime.
• Brielle Goodnature and Alexis Noble: Both recorded a goal and an assist, leading Owatonna’s offense.
• Power Play Struggles: Went 0 for 1, unable to capitalize on their lone opportunity.

Key Stats

• Shots on Goal:
  • Mankato East: 43
  • Owatonna: 23
• Power Plays:
  • Mankato East: 1/3 (33.33%)
  • Owatonna: 0/1 (0.0%)
• Penalties:
  • Mankato East: 1 infraction, 2 minutes.
  • Owatonna: 3 infractions, 6 minutes.

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