Roseau Prevails in Double Overtime to Edge Sartell-St. Stephen in Section 8AA Quarterfinals
Roseau punched their ticket to the Section 8AA semifinals with a thrilling 2-1 double-overtime victory over Sartell-St. Stephen at Bernick’s Ice Arena.
The teams battled through a scoreless first period before Sartell-St. Stephen broke the deadlock in the second. Devin Jacobs found the back of the net at 7:26, assisted by Shaun Paulson and Owen Oxton, giving the Sabres a 1-0 lead.
Roseau responded in the third, with Isaac Baumgartner netting the equalizer at 11:22 off assists from Austin Klint and Jake Halvorson. Neither team could convert in the first overtime, setting up a dramatic finish in the second extra frame.
At 5:33 of double overtime, Eli Wensloff delivered the game-winner on the power play, securing the win for the Rams. Klint and Halvorson each recorded their second assists of the night on the deciding goal.
Team Stats:
- Shots on Goal: Roseau 27, Sartell-St. Stephen 26
- Power Plays: Roseau 1-for-6 (16.67%), Sartell-St. Stephen 0-for-4 (0.0%)
- Penalty Minutes: Roseau 10, Sartell-St. Stephen 14
Roseau goaltender Abram Hinson was outstanding, making 25 saves on 26 shots (.962 SV%) to earn the win. Sartell-St. Stephen’s Adam Holien put up a strong performance with 25 saves on 27 shots (.926 SV%) in the loss.
With the victory, Roseau advances to the Section 8AA semifinals, while Sartell-St. Stephen’s season comes to a heartbreaking end.
