Moorhead Rises to #1 after a big weekend, Bemidji and Monticello skate to a tie, Hill-Murray and Eden Prairie Stalemate in Gritty OT Showdown, Benilde-St. Margaret’s Edges Maple Grove in Nail-Biting Finish, Mahtomedi Rallies Late to Shock Orono in Comeback Victory, Cretin-Derham Hall Falls Short as Edina Holds On in Tight Contest, Rock Ridge Outlasts Buffalo in Power Play-Filled Showdown, Rochester Mayo Prevails in OT over Hayward in Cross-State Battle, Mound Westonka Wins OT Thriller Against Wisconsin Team.
In a thrilling back-and-forth matchup at the Windom Holiday Classic, Faribault edged out Bloomington Kennedy with standout performances from #17 Nicholas Archambault and #8 Tommy Kunze.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Faribault: #17 Nicholas Archambault (even strength) 1-0
- Faribault: #8 Tommy Kunze (even strength) 2-0
- Bloomington Kennedy: #22 Mason Biermaier (even strength) (#2 Isaac Syrjamaki) 2-1
- Faribault: #17 Nicholas Archambault (power play) (#19 RJ Wasilowski, #8 Tommy Kunze) 3-1
2nd Period:
- Faribault: #19 RJ Wasilowski (even strength) (#8 Tommy Kunze) 4-1
- Bloomington Kennedy: #2 Isaac Syrjamaki (power play) (#9 Calvin Danielson, #19 Micah Feldman) 4-2
- Faribault: #17 Nicholas Archambault (even strength) 5-2
- Faribault: #8 Tommy Kunze (even strength) (#17 Nicholas Archambault, #24 Cole Goodwin) 6-2
- Faribault: #16 Brandon Boyd (even strength) 7-2
- Bloomington Kennedy: #23 Joe Raymond (even strength) 7-3
3rd Period:
- Bloomington Kennedy: #22 Mason Biermaier (even strength) (#9 Calvin Danielson) 7-4
- Bloomington Kennedy: #2 Isaac Syrjamaki (even strength) (#16 Braden Thornburg) 7-5
- Faribault: #19 RJ Wasilowski (even strength) (#8 Tommy Kunze, #17 Nicholas Archambault) 8-5
- Bloomington Kennedy: #23 Joe Raymond (even strength) 8-6
- Bloomington Kennedy: #26 William Vogel (even strength) 8-7
Player Highlights:
- Faribault:
- #17 Nicholas Archambault: 3 goals, 2 assists
- #8 Tommy Kunze: 2 goals, 3 assists
- #19 RJ Wasilowski: 2 goals, 1 assist
- Bloomington Kennedy:
- #22 Mason Biermaier: 2 goals
- #2 Isaac Syrjamaki: 2 goals, 1 assist
- #23 Joe Raymond: 2 goals
Goalie Stats:
- Bloomington Kennedy:
- #1 Traedyn Frost-Trahan: 51:00, 31 shots, 23 saves, 8 goals against (.742 SV%)
- Faribault:
- #1 Dustin Boyd: 51:00, 35 shots, 28 saves, 7 goals against (.800 SV%)
Princeton 1 – Little Falls 5
Little Falls dominated Princeton in a commanding performance, fueled by strong contributions from #14 Luke Avery and #22 Ryan Oothoudt.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Little Falls: #14 Luke Avery (even strength) (#2 Griffin Kosek, #23 Brady Dick) 1-0
- Little Falls: #8 Joey Welinski (even strength) (#19 Mason Oothoudt, #14 Luke Avery) 2-0
- Little Falls: #22 Ryan Oothoudt (even strength) (#6 Remi Chisholm, #8 Joey Welinski) 3-0
- Little Falls: #22 Ryan Oothoudt (power play) (#19 Mason Oothoudt) 4-0
2nd Period:
- Princeton: #23 Connor Stokke (even strength) (#39 Isaac Nelson, #6 Luka Miller) 4-1
- Little Falls: #6 Remi Chisholm (even strength) (#14 Luke Avery) 5-1
3rd Period:
- No scoring
Player Highlights:
- Little Falls:
- #14 Luke Avery: 1 goal, 2 assists
- #22 Ryan Oothoudt: 2 goals
- #8 Joey Welinski: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #19 Mason Oothoudt: 2 assists
- Princeton:
- #23 Connor Stokke: 1 goal
- #39 Isaac Nelson: 1 assist
- #6 Luka Miller: 1 assist
Penalty Summary:
1st Period:
- Princeton: #9 Dominic Patnode – Hooking (2:00)
2nd Period:
- Little Falls: #19 Mason Oothoudt – Game Misconduct (10:00), Cross-Checking (5:00)
3rd Period:
- Little Falls: #33 Seth Becker – Roughing (2:00)
- Princeton: #25 Lane Olson – Tripping (2:00)
- Little Falls: #26 Kyler Schmidgall – Holding (2:00)
- Princeton: #14 Carter Nelson – Roughing (2:00)
Goalie Stats:
- Princeton:
- #1 Kole Roth: 51:00, 36 shots, 31 saves, 5 goals against (.861 SV%)
- Little Falls:
- #30 Izaak Kalis: 51:00, 30 shots, 29 saves, 1 goal against (.967 SV%)
Minot (N.D.) secured a narrow victory over Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper in a competitive matchup at the Roseau Holiday Classic. Solid goaltending and timely goals by Minot’s key players sealed the win.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Minot (N.D.): #34 Coen Schmeichel (even strength) (#11 Easton Panasuk, #21 Mackley Morelli) 1-0
- Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper: #23 Tate Gladney (even strength) 1-1
- Minot (N.D.): #17 Carter Coleman (power play) (#10 Oliver Thompson, #9 Cole Richeson) 2-1
2nd Period:
- Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper: #18 Dawson Franke (power play) (#27 Brady Northrup, #11 Logan Gatti) 2-2
- Minot (N.D.): #11 Easton Panasuk (even strength) (#40 Cade Erhart) 3-2
3rd Period:
- No scoring
Player Highlights:
- Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper:
- #23 Tate Gladney: 1 goal
- #18 Dawson Franke: 1 goal
- #27 Brady Northrup: 1 assist
- #11 Logan Gatti: 1 assist
- Minot (N.D.):
- #34 Coen Schmeichel: 1 goal
- #17 Carter Coleman: 1 goal
- #11 Easton Panasuk: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #10 Oliver Thompson: 1 assist
Goalie Stats:
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- Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper:
- #30 Ryan Melsha: 49:49, 27 shots, 24 saves, 3 goals against (.889 SV%)
- Minot (N.D.):
- #30 Devon Keller: 51:00, 14 shots, 12 saves, 2 goals against (.857 SV%)
- Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper:
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Apple Valley/Burnsville secured a 4-2 victory over Owatonna in a tightly contested game, powered by strong performances from #2 Ben Watson and #11 Dylan Otten.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Apple Valley/Burnsville: #2 Ben Watson (even strength) (#5 Caleb Engelbrecht, #12 Andrew Benolkin) 1-0
2nd Period:
- Apple Valley/Burnsville: #8 Fisher Hatfield (even strength) (#27 Ryder Mills, #11 Dylan Otten) 2-0
- Owatonna: #21 Zachary Klecker (power play) (#34 Seth Johnson, #22 Zachary Knott) 2-1
3rd Period:
- Apple Valley/Burnsville: #11 Dylan Otten (even strength) (#27 Ryder Mills) 3-1
- Apple Valley/Burnsville: #10 Alakay Sorn (even strength) (#5 Caleb Engelbrecht, #2 Ben Watson) 4-1
- Owatonna: #21 Zachary Klecker (power play) (#7 Andrew Mitchell) 4-2
Player Highlights:
- Apple Valley/Burnsville:
- #2 Ben Watson: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #11 Dylan Otten: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #8 Fisher Hatfield: 1 goal
- #10 Alakay Sorn: 1 goal
- #5 Caleb Engelbrecht: 2 assists
- Owatonna:
- #21 Zachary Klecker: 2 goals
- #22 Zachary Knott: 1 assist
- #34 Seth Johnson: 1 assist
Goalie Stats:
- Apple Valley/Burnsville:
- #41 Max Wiggins: 51:00, 27 shots, 25 saves, 2 goals against (.926 SV%)
- Owatonna:
- #1 Garrett Stelter: 51:00, 29 shots, 25 saves, 4 goals against (.862 SV%)
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Pine City Area 3 – Minnesota River 2
Pine City Area claimed a thrilling victory over Minnesota River in a closely contested matchup, with a decisive power-play goal by #7 Milo Rydberg securing the win.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Pine City Area: #2 Ethan Aagaard (even strength) (#26 Carson Anderson, #32 Brady Berglund) 1-0
2nd Period:
- Minnesota River: #7 Maxwell Hollerich (even strength) (#3 Corbin Guggisberg, #9 Ryker Rehm) 1-1
3rd Period:
- Minnesota River: #9 Ryker Rehm (even strength) (#19 Levi Wachal, #7 Maxwell Hollerich) 2-1
- Pine City Area: #10 Logan Kirby (even strength) (#2 Ethan Aagaard) 2-2
- Pine City Area: #7 Milo Rydberg (power play) (#10 Logan Kirby, #32 Brady Berglund) 3-2
Player Highlights:
- Pine City Area:
- #2 Ethan Aagaard: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #10 Logan Kirby: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #7 Milo Rydberg: 1 goal (game-winner)
- #32 Brady Berglund: 2 assists
- Minnesota River:
- #7 Maxwell Hollerich: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #9 Ryker Rehm: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #19 Levi Wachal: 1 assist
Goalie Stats:
- Pine City Area:
- #35 Aaron Rootkie: 51:00, 33 shots, 31 saves, 2 goals against (.939 SV%)
- Minnesota River:
- #1 Anders LeDell: 51:00, 34 shots, 31 saves, 3 goals against (.912 SV%)
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Luverne triumphed over Sauk Rapids-Rice in a high-scoring high school hockey game at the Granite City Showcase, powered by #13 Blaik Bork’s hat trick and #7 Alexander Schlosser’s four-point night.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Luverne: #7 Alexander Schlosser (even strength) (#13 Blaik Bork, #14 Levi Gonnerman) 1-0
- Sauk Rapids-Rice: #22 Dominic Stucke (short-handed) (#10 Hunter Behling) 1-1
- Sauk Rapids-Rice: #23 Austin Kubasek (even strength) (#22 Dominic Stucke, #10 Hunter Behling) 2-1
2nd Period:
- Luverne: #21 Maddux Domagala (even strength) (#6 Blake Sauer, #8 Landyn Lais) 2-2
- Luverne: #8 Landyn Lais (even strength) (#21 Maddux Domagala) 3-2
- Sauk Rapids-Rice: #15 Jonah Thell (even strength) (#17 Carter Baklund) 3-3
- Luverne: #14 Levi Gonnerman (even strength) (#7 Alexander Schlosser) 4-3
- Luverne: #13 Blaik Bork (even strength) (#7 Alexander Schlosser, #4 Benjamin Hartquist) 5-3
3rd Period:
- Sauk Rapids-Rice: #10 Hunter Behling (short-handed) (#6 Chase Hiltner) 5-4
- Luverne: #13 Blaik Bork (power play) (#40 Gavin Hoven) 6-4
- Luverne: #21 Maddux Domagala (power play) (#8 Landyn Lais, #2 Jaxon Lais) 7-4
- Luverne: #13 Blaik Bork (even strength) (#7 Alexander Schlosser) 8-4
- Luverne: #2 Jaxon Lais (even strength) (#6 Blake Sauer, #8 Landyn Lais) 9-4
- Sauk Rapids-Rice: #19 Bryden Prelvitz (power play) (#21 Liam Hadley, #2 Elijah Fitch) 9-5
- Sauk Rapids-Rice: #12 Jackson Dhein (power play) (#6 Chase Hiltner, #19 Bryden Prelvitz) 9-6
Player Highlights:
- Luverne:
- #13 Blaik Bork: 3 goals, 1 assist (hat trick)
- #7 Alexander Schlosser: 1 goal, 3 assists
- #8 Landyn Lais: 1 goal, 3 assists
- #21 Maddux Domagala: 2 goals, 1 assist
- Sauk Rapids-Rice:
- #10 Hunter Behling: 1 goal, 2 assists
- #19 Bryden Prelvitz: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #22 Dominic Stucke: 1 goal, 1 assist
Goalie Stats:
- Luverne:
- #40 Gavin Hoven: 51:00, 45 shots, 39 saves, 6 goals against (.867 SV%)
- Sauk Rapids-Rice:
- #29 Landon Jennings: 51:00, 44 shots, 35 saves, 9 goals against (.795 SV%)
Proctor delivered a dominant performance against North Shore in a lopsided 7-1 victory. Proctor’s offense was relentless, led by #22 Logan Peterson’s two goals and #7 Tanner Ross’s three-point night.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Proctor: #22 Logan Peterson (even strength) (#8 Breckin Ross, #7 Tanner Ross) 1-0
- Proctor: #6 Avery Lee (even strength) (#21 Gavin Davidson) 2-0
- North Shore: #23 Reese Radke (even strength) (#6 Brenner Quinn) 2-1
- Proctor: #15 Dylan Denzler (even strength) (#24 Alvaro Ramazzini, #11 Cooper Annala) 3-1
- Proctor: #8 Breckin Ross (power play) (#14 Austin Bryant, #7 Tanner Ross) 4-1
- Proctor: #24 Alvaro Ramazzini (even strength) (#17 Blaine Boysen, #14 Austin Bryant) 5-1
2nd Period:
- Proctor: #22 Logan Peterson (even strength) (#21 Gavin Davidson, #11 Cooper Annala) 6-1
3rd Period:
- Proctor: #7 Tanner Ross (even strength) (#8 Breckin Ross) 7-1
Player Highlights:
- Proctor:
- #22 Logan Peterson: 2 goals
- #7 Tanner Ross: 1 goal, 2 assists
- #8 Breckin Ross: 1 goal, 2 assists
- #14 Austin Bryant: 2 assists
- #21 Gavin Davidson: 2 assists
- North Shore:
- #23 Reese Radke: 1 goal
- #6 Brenner Quinn: 1 assist
Goalie Stats:
- Proctor:
- #35 William Pocrnich: 51:00, 10 shots, 9 saves, 1 goal against (.900 SV%)
- North Shore:
- #30 Dax Krech: 51:00, 53 shots, 46 saves, 7 goals against (.868 SV%)
Moorhead capped off a monumental weekend with a decisive 4-1 victory over St. Thomas Academy, solidifying their claim to the top spot in Class AA rankings. Led by a hat trick from #19 Mason Kraft and an outstanding performance in goal by #33 Charlie Stenehjem, the Spuds showcased their dominance.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- No scoring
2nd Period:
- St. Thomas Academy: #4 Jackson Rudh (even strength) (#12 Peter Murray) 1-0
- Moorhead: #19 Mason Kraft (even strength) (#20 Evan Wanner) 1-1
3rd Period:
- Moorhead: #19 Mason Kraft (power play) (#7 Zac Zimmerman, #8 Brooks Cullen) 2-1
- Moorhead: #11 Max Cullen (power play) (#20 Evan Wanner, #15 Zak Devig) 3-1
- Moorhead: #19 Mason Kraft (shorthanded, empty net) (#33 Charlie Stenehjem) 4-1
Player Highlights:
- Moorhead:
- #19 Mason Kraft: 3 goals (hat trick), including a power-play goal and a shorthanded empty-netter
- #20 Evan Wanner: 2 assists
- #11 Max Cullen: 1 goal
- #33 Charlie Stenehjem: 1 assist, 32 saves on 33 shots (.970 SV%)
- St. Thomas Academy:
- #4 Jackson Rudh: 1 goal
- #12 Peter Murray: 1 assist
Goalie Stats:
- Moorhead:
- #33 Charlie Stenehjem: 51:00, 33 shots, 32 saves, 1 goal against (.970 SV%)
- St. Thomas Academy:
- #33 Jacksyn Crary: 51:00, 31 shots, 27 saves, 3 goals against (.871 SV%)
With this win, Moorhead looks poised to take the #1 spot in the Class AA rankings, riding high on their balanced attack, special teams excellence, and rock-solid goaltending.
Waseca dominated Crookston in an offensive showcase at the Ralph Engelstad Hockey Classic. Powered by standout performances from #10 Otto Schoenrock and #22 Griffin Storey, Waseca maintained control throughout the game, outshooting their opponents 25-22.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Waseca: #22 Griffin Storey (even strength) (#13 Jayden Gehring, #34 Jude Gehring) 1-0
- Waseca: #27 Jackson Dahl (even strength) (#4 Avery Selvik, #10 Otto Schoenrock) 2-0
- Crookston: #10 Tate Hamre (power play) (#22 Grant Funk, #25 Gavin Aakhus) 2-1
- Waseca: #10 Otto Schoenrock (even strength) (#26 Jackson Tesch, #27 Jackson Dahl) 3-1
- Crookston: #8 Greyson Ecker (even strength) (#3 Jay Reese, #12 Garrett Fischer) 3-2
2nd Period:
- Crookston: #12 Garrett Fischer (even strength) (#8 Greyson Ecker, #10 Tate Hamre) 3-3
- Waseca: #16 Hunter Anderson (even strength) (#20 Lucas Groll, #5 Henry Huttemier) 4-3
- Waseca: #10 Otto Schoenrock (even strength) (#5 Henry Huttemier, #16 Hunter Anderson) 5-3
- Waseca: #22 Griffin Storey (even strength) (#33 Brayden Hesch-Priem, #16 Hunter Anderson) 6-3
3rd Period:
- Crookston: #27 Michael Bochow (even strength) (#6 Ryan Street, #24 Jack Buhler) 6-4
- Waseca: #10 Otto Schoenrock (even strength) (#12 Cash Lynch, #20 Lucas Groll) 7-4
- Waseca: #22 Griffin Storey (even strength) (#10 Otto Schoenrock) 8-4
Player Highlights:
- Waseca:
- #10 Otto Schoenrock: 3 goals, 2 assists (5 points)
- #22 Griffin Storey: 3 goals
- #16 Hunter Anderson: 1 goal, 2 assists
- #5 Henry Huttemier: 2 assists
- Crookston:
- #10 Tate Hamre: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #8 Greyson Ecker: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #12 Garrett Fischer: 1 goal, 1 assist
Goalie Stats:
- Crookston:
- #33 Parker Kelly: 51:00, 25 shots, 17 saves, 8 goals against (.680 SV%)
- Waseca:
- #1 Carter Martens: 51:00, 22 shots, 18 saves, 4 goals against (.818 SV%)
Waseca’s balanced attack and solid goaltending from Martens proved too much for Crookston, as they cruised to an 8-4 victory.
Windom controlled the game from start to finish, defeating Worthington 4-1 at the Windom Holiday Classic. A hat trick from #4 Nick Espenson and solid goaltending from #35 Kole Espenson sealed the victory for Windom.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Windom: #4 Nick Espenson (even strength) (#11 Keaton LaCanne) 1-0
2nd Period:
- Windom: #4 Nick Espenson (even strength) (#18 Andrei Rivera) 2-0
- Worthington: #11 Mason Ommen (power play) (#2 Spenser Nickel) 2-1
- Windom: #16 Jonah Lohse (even strength) (#18 Andrei Rivera, #43 Isaiah Adams) 3-1
- Windom: #4 Nick Espenson (even strength) (#18 Andrei Rivera) 4-1
3rd Period:
- No Scoring
Player Highlights:
- Windom:
- #4 Nick Espenson: 3 goals (hat trick)
- #18 Andrei Rivera: 3 assists
- #16 Jonah Lohse: 1 goal
- #11 Keaton LaCanne: 1 assist
- Worthington:
- #11 Mason Ommen: 1 goal
- #2 Spenser Nickel: 1 assist
Goalie Stats:
- Worthington:
- #30 Brody Pederson: 51:00, 28 shots, 24 saves, 4 goals against (.857 SV%)
- Windom:
- #35 Kole Espenson: 51:00, 17 shots, 16 saves, 1 goal against (.941 SV%)
Kittson County Central earned a hard-fought victory over Mayville/Portland, with a balanced offensive effort and clutch goaltending from #1 David Kaul.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- No Scoring
2nd Period:
- Mayville/Portland: #8 Carter Anderson (even strength) (#7 Easton Hanson) 1-0
- Kittson County Central: #8 Guilford Finney (even strength) (#23 Eli Muir) 1-1
- Mayville/Portland: #14 Sawyer McGillis (short handed) (#4 Brayden Caron) 2-1
- Kittson County Central: #21 Wyatt Samuelson (power play) (#18 Isaac Gustafson, #22 Kamden Gullickson-Palmer) 2-2
3rd Period:
- Mayville/Portland: #3 Wyatt Heskin (even strength) 3-2
- Kittson County Central: #21 Wyatt Samuelson (even strength) 3-3
- Kittson County Central: #23 Eli Muir (even strength) (#18 Isaac Gustafson) 4-3
Player Highlights:
- Kittson County Central:
- #21 Wyatt Samuelson: 2 goals
- #23 Eli Muir: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #18 Isaac Gustafson: 2 assists
- Mayville/Portland (N.D.):
- #8 Carter Anderson: 1 goal
- #3 Wyatt Heskin: 1 goal
- #14 Sawyer McGillis: 1 goal
Goalie Stats:
- Kittson County Central:
- #1 David Kaul: 51:00, 46 shots, 43 saves, 3 goals against (.935 SV%)
- Mayville/Portland (N.D.):
- #30 Kaden Hogfoss: 51:00, 25 shots, 21 saves, 4 goals against (.840 SV%)
Kittson County Central relied on strong team play and timely goals to secure the win, while Kaul’s stellar performance in net held off a relentless Mayville/Portland attack.
Roseau dominated Lake of the Woods, leveraging a balanced offensive attack and relentless pressure to secure a commanding victory. The Rams’ depth shone through as six players recorded multi-point games.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Lake of the Woods: #5 Brant Baron (even strength) (#4 Dawson Canfield, #8 Sawyer Stromlund) 1-0
2nd Period:
- Roseau: #20 Jude Wittrock (even strength) (#7 Jake Halvorson, #10 Isaac Baumgartner) 1-1
- Roseau: #16 Easton Nelson (even strength) (#8 Liam Johnson, #19 Hal Brellenthin) 2-1
- Roseau: #5 Chase Bachleitner (even strength) (#8 Liam Johnson, #25 Tyler George) 3-1
- Roseau: #5 Chase Bachleitner (even strength) (#19 Hal Brellenthin, #9 Mack Mertens) 4-1
3rd Period:
- Roseau: #25 Tyler George (even strength) (#6 Cade Ginther, #12 Eli Wensloff) 5-1
- Roseau: #19 Hal Brellenthin (even strength) (#16 Easton Nelson, #23 Jack Jerome) 6-1
Player Highlights:
- Lake of the Woods:
- #5 Brant Baron: 1 goal
- #4 Dawson Canfield: 1 assist
- #8 Sawyer Stromlund: 1 assist
- Roseau:
- #5 Chase Bachleitner: 2 goals
- #19 Hal Brellenthin: 1 goal, 2 assists
- #8 Liam Johnson: 2 assists
- #16 Easton Nelson: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #25 Tyler George: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #20 Jude Wittrock: 1 goal
Goalie Stats:
- Lake of the Woods:
- #35 Jonah McDougall: 51:00, 50 shots, 44 saves, 6 goals against (.880 SV%)
- Roseau:
- #35 Abram Hinson: 51:00, 15 shots, 14 saves, 1 goal against (.933 SV%)
Albert Lea powered past Becker/Big Lake in an offensive display, scoring four power-play goals to secure a commanding victory. With 50 shots on net and contributions from multiple players, Albert Lea’s depth and special teams were the difference.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Albert Lea: #10 Drake Sternhagen (even strength) (#9 Connor Pirsig, #11 Brock Scott) 1-0
- Albert Lea: #19 Tyler Balfe (power play) (#12 Evan Anfinson, #7 Samuel Stay) 2-0
2nd Period:
- Albert Lea: #16 Samuel McGill (power play) (#14 Zaden Brua, #9 Connor Pirsig) 3-0
- Becker/Big Lake: #26 Wyatt Bodle (even strength) (#88 Gunnar Hanson) 3-1
- Becker/Big Lake: #11 Brant Rusin (even strength) (#27 Ethan Grafnitz, #17 Owen Zahler) 3-2
- Albert Lea: #14 Zaden Brua (even strength) 4-2
- Albert Lea: #11 Brock Scott (even strength) (#14 Zaden Brua) 5-2
- Becker/Big Lake: #74 Hayden Kipka (even strength) 5-3
- Albert Lea: #3 Keaton Bremer (even strength) (#17 Jacob Kolker, #7 Samuel Stay) 6-3
3rd Period:
- Albert Lea: #9 Connor Pirsig (power play) (#7 Samuel Stay) 7-3
- Becker/Big Lake: #23 Nolan O’Neal (even strength) (#26 Wyatt Bodle, #20 Carter Tatge) 7-4
- Albert Lea: #9 Connor Pirsig (power play) (#16 Samuel McGill, #10 Drake Sternhagen) 8-4
Player Highlights:
- Albert Lea:
- #9 Connor Pirsig: 2 goals, 2 assists
- #14 Zaden Brua: 1 goal, 2 assists
- #7 Samuel Stay: 3 assists
- #10 Drake Sternhagen: 1 goal, 1 assist
- Becker/Big Lake:
- #26 Wyatt Bodle: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #11 Brant Rusin: 1 goal
- #23 Nolan O’Neal: 1 goal
Goalie Stats:
- Albert Lea:
- #30 Ledger Stadheim: 51:00, 20 shots, 16 saves, 4 goals against (.800 SV%)
- Becker/Big Lake:
- #30 Elliott Grafnitz: 51:00, 50 shots, 42 saves, 8 goals against (.840 SV%)
Lakeville South 3 – Minnetonka 9
Minnetonka delivered a dominant performance, overpowering Lakeville South with a relentless offensive attack and balanced scoring across three periods. Led by #38 Brecken Koland’s standout five-point game, Minnetonka secured a decisive victory.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Minnetonka: #20 Cooper Rannow (even strength) (#11 Liam Schultz, #8 Caden Lindsay) 1-0
- Minnetonka: #24 Winston Wheaton (even strength) (#27 Cullen Murray, #38 Brecken Koland) 2-0
- Minnetonka: #17 Devin Berg (even strength) (#24 Winston Wheaton, #38 Brecken Koland) 3-0
- Minnetonka: #10 Emerson LaRoche (even strength) (#38 Brecken Koland, #16 Jordan Johnson) 4-0
2nd Period:
- Minnetonka: #16 Jordan Johnson (power play) (#7 Tyson Mahady) 5-0
- Lakeville South: #15 Carter Ernst (power play) (#22 Brayden Olsen, #11 Colby Olsen) 5-1
- Lakeville South: #10 Jack Starfield (even strength) (#2 Tristan Lawrence) 5-2
- Minnetonka: #38 Brecken Koland (even strength) (#27 Cullen Murray) 6-2
- Minnetonka: #27 Cullen Murray (even strength) (#18 Gavin Karl, #6 Zach Markwell) 7-2
3rd Period:
- Minnetonka: #8 Caden Lindsay (even strength) (#20 Cooper Rannow, #18 Gavin Karl) 8-2
- Minnetonka: #38 Brecken Koland (even strength) 9-2
- Lakeville South: #14 Jackson Ernst (even strength) (#15 Carter Ernst, #8 Oscar Balkins) 9-3
Player Highlights:
- Minnetonka:
- #38 Brecken Koland: 2 goals, 3 assists (5 points)
- #27 Cullen Murray: 1 goal, 2 assists
- #20 Cooper Rannow: 1 goal, 1 assist
- Lakeville South:
- #15 Carter Ernst: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #14 Jackson Ernst: 1 goal
- #10 Jack Starfield: 1 goal
Goalie Stats:
- Minnetonka:
- #30 Ben Ferguson: 51:00, 11 shots, 8 saves, 3 goals against (.727 SV%)
- Lakeville South:
- #1 Carson Hauger: 23:09, 13 shots, 8 saves, 5 goals against (.615 SV%)
- #33 Nathan Larson: 27:51, 23 shots, 19 saves, 4 goals against (.826 SV%)
River Lakes 10 – Marshall 3
River Lakes overwhelmed Marshall with a high-powered offense and solid defensive play, dominating from the start and cruising to a commanding win.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- River Lakes: #21 Blake Schultz (power play) (#7 Griffin Mayhew, #6 Parker Welz) 1-0
- River Lakes: #11 Lucas Bayer (even strength) (#10 Jace Griffin) 2-0
- River Lakes: #21 Blake Schultz (even strength) (#19 Jaiken Mackedanz, #4 Isaac Blaschko) 3-0
- Marshall: #15 Luke Ehlers (even strength) (#16 Owen Renslow) 3-1
- River Lakes: #7 Griffin Mayhew (even strength) (#42 Evan Jones, #11 Lucas Bayer) 4-1
- River Lakes: #6 Parker Welz (even strength) (#19 Jaiken Mackedanz, #4 Isaac Blaschko) 5-1
2nd Period:
- River Lakes: #17 Arthur Olson (even strength) (#11 Lucas Bayer) 6-1
- River Lakes: #9 Noah Olmscheid (even strength) (#3 Walker Greeley) 7-1
- River Lakes: #6 Parker Welz (even strength) (#21 Blake Schultz) 8-1
- Marshall: #5 Carson Kopitski (even strength) (#7 Jacob Allen, #12 Tyler Welsh) 8-2
3rd Period:
- Marshall: #21 Brenden Weller (even strength) (#16 Owen Renslow, #10 Jacob Johnson) 8-3
- River Lakes: #27 Eric Paulson (even strength) (#14 Gavin Bulthuis, #11 Lucas Bayer) 9-3
- River Lakes: #19 Jaiken Mackedanz (even strength) 10-3
Player Highlights:
- River Lakes:
- #21 Blake Schultz: 2 goals, 1 assist
- #11 Lucas Bayer: 1 goal, 3 assists
- #6 Parker Welz: 2 goals, 1 assist
- Marshall:
- #15 Luke Ehlers: 1 goal
- #21 Brenden Weller: 1 goal
- #16 Owen Renslow: 2 assists
Goalie Stats:
- River Lakes:
- #33 Hawken Swanstrom: 51:00, 29 shots, 26 saves, 3 goals against (.897 SV%)
- Marshall:
- #35 McCoy Guenther: 51:00, 25 shots, 15 saves, 10 goals against (.600 SV%)
Superior (Wis.) 1 – Irondale 2
Irondale held on for a hard-fought victory over Superior (Wis.) in a closely contested game. Strong defensive efforts and excellent goaltending from both sides kept the score low after a busy first period.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Irondale: #22 Gavin Fagerlee (even strength) (#2 Jack Townsend) 1-0
- Superior (Wis.): #11 Brady Haroldson (power play) (#7 Brayden Severin) 1-1
- Irondale: #16 Calvin Urdahl (even strength) (#34 Jax Marshall) 2-1
2nd Period:
- No scoring
3rd Period:
- No scoring
Player Highlights:
- Irondale:
- #22 Gavin Fagerlee: 1 goal
- #16 Calvin Urdahl: 1 goal
- #34 Jax Marshall: 1 assist
- Superior (Wis.):
- #11 Brady Haroldson: 1 goal
- #7 Brayden Severin: 1 assist
Goalie Stats:
- Superior (Wis.):
- #33 Ryan Pettingill: 51:00, 32 shots, 30 saves, 2 goals against (.938 SV%)
- Irondale:
- #35 Henry Lockwood: 51:00, 31 shots, 30 saves, 1 goal against (.968 SV%)
Despite outshooting Superior by a slim margin, Irondale capitalized on their early opportunities and relied on Lockwood’s stellar performance in net to secure the win. Superior’s disciplined play kept them in the game, but they couldn’t find the equalizer in the final two periods.
Bemidji 3 – Monticello 3 (OT)
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Bemidji: #7 Joey Fankhanel (even strength) (#9 Briggs Knott) 1-0
2nd Period:
- Monticello: #6 Ethan Longley (even strength) (#13 Brady Lerberg, #28 Nicklas Nelson) 1-1
3rd Period:
- Bemidji: #7 Joey Fankhanel (power play) (#20 Noah Mannausau, #9 Briggs Knott) 2-1
- Monticello: #11 Ashton Stoll (even strength) (#14 Brady McGriff, #3 Landen Scherber) 2-2
- Bemidji: #14 Benji O’Leary (power play) (#12 Conor Stodgell, #13 Nick Johnson) 3-2
OT1:
- No scoring
Player Highlights:
- Bemidji:
- #7 Joey Fankhanel: 2 goals (including a power play goal)
- #14 Benji O’Leary: 1 goal (power play)
- #9 Briggs Knott: 2 assists
- Monticello:
- #6 Ethan Longley: 1 goal
- #11 Ashton Stoll: 1 goal
- #14 Brady McGriff: 1 assist
Goalie Stats:
- Bemidji:
- #31 Christian Hill: 51:00, 34 shots, 32 saves, 2 goals against (.941 SV%)
- Monticello:
- #31 Logan Blahnik: 51:00, 37 shots, 34 saves, 3 goals against (.919 SV%)
Gentry Academy 2 – Providence Academy 6
Providence Academy utilized a balanced attack and stellar goaltending to claim a decisive 6-2 victory over Gentry Academy.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Gentry Academy: #34 Shay Sanchez (even strength) (#22 Collin Hennes, #9 Ryland Rooney) 1-0
2nd Period:
- Providence Academy: #7 Caleb Wilson (even strength) (#16 Isaac Socolofsky, #22 Romeo Sweet) 1-1
- Providence Academy: #34 Eliot Carlson (shorthanded) (#10 Jesse Varner) 2-1
- Providence Academy: #20 Gabriel Erickson (power play) 3-1
3rd Period:
- Providence Academy: #17 William Stricker (even strength) (#24 Josh Wilson) 4-1
- Providence Academy: #10 Jesse Varner (power play) (#17 William Stricker, #34 Eliot Carlson) 5-1
- Gentry Academy: #9 Ryland Rooney (power play) (#34 Shay Sanchez, #16 Jacob Guille) 5-2
- Providence Academy: #10 Jesse Varner (even strength, empty net) 6-2
Key Players:
- Providence Academy:
- #10 Jesse Varner: 2 goals, 1 assist
- #34 Eliot Carlson: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #17 William Stricker: 1 goal, 1 assist
- Gentry Academy:
- #34 Shay Sanchez: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #9 Ryland Rooney: 1 goal, 1 assist
Goalie Performances:
- Providence Academy:
- #32 Owen Villagomez: 43 shots, 41 saves, 2 goals against (.953 SV%)
- Gentry Academy:
- #30 Wyatt Sander: 30 shots, 24 saves, 5 goals against (.828 SV%)
Special Teams:
Providence Academy capitalized on their special teams, scoring two power-play goals and a shorthanded goal, while Gentry Academy managed one power-play tally but struggled to generate consistent momentum.
Tartan 0 – New Prague 1
A first-period goal by #17 Connor Williams proved decisive as New Prague edged Tartan 1-0 in a tightly contested defensive battle. Both goaltenders stood tall, but New Prague managed to hold on for the victory despite consistent offensive pressure from Tartan.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- New Prague: #17 Connor Williams (even strength) (#21 Walker Andersen) 1-0
2nd Period:
- No Scoring
3rd Period:
- No Scoring
Key Performances:
- New Prague Goaltending:
- #30 Quintin Stapf: 25:59, 8 saves on 8 shots (1.000 SV%)
- #33 Cole Murphy: 25:01, 11 saves on 11 shots (1.000 SV%)
- Tartan Goaltending:
- #29 Nathan McGuire: 49:56, 40 saves on 41 shots (.976 SV%)
- New Prague Offense:
- #17 Connor Williams: 1 goal, 1 shot
Special Teams:
- Power Plays:
- Tartan: 0 for 4 (0.0%)
- New Prague: 0 for 2 (0.0%)
Game Notes:
Tartan’s #29 Nathan McGuire was exceptional in net, stopping 40 of 41 shots and keeping his team within striking distance. However, New Prague’s tandem of goalies Stapf and Murphy combined for a flawless performance, turning away all 19 shots faced.
Duluth East 2 – Mounds View 4
Mounds View capitalized on key moments to secure a 4-2 victory over Duluth East, backed by a strong performance from goaltender #35 Sam Moen and multi-point efforts from several players. Despite Duluth East outshooting Mounds View 33-19, the defensive resilience and timely scoring by Mounds View proved decisive.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Mounds View: #2 Russ Eck (even strength) (#6 Mitchell Olson, #21 Cooper Larson) 1-0
- Duluth East: #6 Marccus Anttila (even strength) (#47 Fin Kuzmuk) 1-1
- Mounds View: #25 Jamison Barrows (even strength) (#23 Ben Morrisette) 2-1
2nd Period:
- Mounds View: #2 Russ Eck (even strength) 3-1
3rd Period:
- Mounds View: #21 Cooper Larson (even strength) (#16 Toby Walseth) 4-1
- Duluth East: #22 Timothy Balthazor Jr. (even strength) (#4 Brody Goldsworthy) 4-2
Key Performances:
- Mounds View:
- #2 Russ Eck: 2 goals
- #21 Cooper Larson: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #35 Sam Moen: 33 saves on 35 shots (.939 SV%)
- Duluth East:
- #6 Marccus Anttila: 1 goal
- #22 Timothy Balthazor Jr.: 1 goal
Special Teams:
- Power Plays:
- Duluth East: 0 for 3 (0.0%)
- Mounds View: 0 for 4 (0.0%)
Greenway 3 – Park Rapids 2
Greenway edged out Park Rapids 3-2 in a tightly contested matchup. Both teams battled evenly, but Greenway capitalized on their opportunities to secure the win despite being outshot 31-27.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Greenway: #10 Logan Steel (even strength) at 8:40 (1-0)
2nd Period:
- Park Rapids: #7 Finn Henry (even strength) at 7:17 (1-1)
- Greenway: #22 Vinnie Denucci (even strength) (#4 Max Gangl) at 10:10 (2-1)
3rd Period:
- Park Rapids: #17 Kale Ravnaas (even strength) (#7 Finn Henry) at 2:20 (2-2)
- Greenway: #18 Louis Champlin (even strength) (#22 Vinnie Denucci) at 10:25 (3-2)
Key Performances:
- Greenway:
- #22 Vinnie Denucci: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #10 Logan Steel: 1 goal
- #18 Louis Champlin: 1 goal
- Goalie #1 Zane Schad: 29 saves on 31 shots (.935 SV%)
- Park Rapids:
- #7 Finn Henry: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #17 Kale Ravnaas: 1 goal
- Goalie #35 Logan Felton: 24 saves on 27 shots (.889 SV%)
Special Teams:
- Power Plays:
- Greenway: 0 for 4 (0.0%)
- Park Rapids: 0 for 5 (0.0%)
Game Notes:
Greenway’s defense and timely goaltending from Zane Schad were pivotal in holding off a persistent Park Rapids attack. Both teams struggled on the power play, with neither converting despite multiple opportunities. Greenway’s ability to find key goals in critical moments made the difference in a hard-fought victory.
Detroit Lakes 2 – Northfield 3 (OT)
Northfield overcame a resilient Detroit Lakes squad to secure a 3-2 overtime victory. A clutch goal in extra time by Will Cashin gave Northfield the win after a tightly contested game.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Detroit Lakes: #2 Lawsen Justesen (even strength) (#15 Easton Wahl, #5 Hank Schlauderaff) at 5:08 (1-0)
- Northfield: #20 Miles Kennelly (even strength) (#2 Ben Geiger, #17 Brody Jenson) at 7:34 (1-1)
2nd Period:
- Detroit Lakes: #11 William Cymbaluk (even strength) at 14:01 (2-1)
3rd Period:
- Northfield: #20 Miles Kennelly (even strength) (#2 Ben Geiger, #7 Will Cashin) at 15:42 (2-2)
OT Period:
- Northfield: #7 Will Cashin (even strength) (#4 Bridger Riley, #9 Michael Steward) at 7:01 (3-2)
Key Performances:
- Northfield:
- #20 Miles Kennelly: 2 goals
- #7 Will Cashin: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #2 Ben Geiger: 2 assists
- Goalie #1 Max Frank: 31 saves on 33 shots (.939 SV%)
- Detroit Lakes:
- #2 Lawsen Justesen: 1 goal
- #11 William Cymbaluk: 1 goal
- Goalie #30 Noah Germain: 32 saves on 35 shots (.914 SV%)
Special Teams:
- Power Plays:
- Detroit Lakes: 0 for 0
- Northfield: 0 for 2
Game Notes:
Both teams displayed strong goaltending and defense, with Detroit Lakes’ Noah Germain and Northfield’s Max Frank standing tall under pressure. Miles Kennelly’s two goals, including the game-tying tally late in the third, set up Will Cashin’s overtime heroics. Northfield’s efficient passing and timely scoring proved decisive in this back-and-forth battle.
Red Lake Falls 6 – Hopkins 5 (OT)
Red Lake Falls emerged victorious in a thrilling overtime battle against Hopkins, clinching the win 41 seconds into the extra period. The game featured a back-and-forth scoring affair, with standout performances from both teams.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Hopkins: #5 Kirill Udaltsov (even strength) (#2 Jack Wilcox, #3 Wyatt Petersen) at 15:14 (1-0)
- Red Lake Falls: #15 Xavier Payment (even strength) (#11 Brock Seeger, #17 Gavin Girdler) at 16:49 (1-1)
2nd Period:
- Red Lake Falls: #25 Brock Knott (power play) (#11 Brock Seeger, #18 Riley Broden) at 5:44 (2-1)
- Hopkins: #6 Weston Schenkelberg (even strength) (#14 Garrett Lochner, #23 Brady Tersteeg) at 6:45 (2-2)
- Red Lake Falls: #17 Gavin Girdler (even strength) (#9 Kegan Schmitz) at 8:00 (3-2)
- Hopkins: #27 Madden Brown (power play) (#5 Kirill Udaltsov, #6 Weston Schenkelberg) at 16:56 (3-3)
3rd Period:
- Hopkins: #5 Kirill Udaltsov (even strength) (#7 Noah Carr, #2 Jack Wilcox) at 0:55 (4-3)
- Red Lake Falls: #17 Gavin Girdler (even strength) (#11 Brock Seeger, #25 Brock Knott) at 3:24 (4-4)
- Red Lake Falls: #11 Brock Seeger (power play) (#14 Coby Knott, #23 Boe Nelson) at 8:34 (5-4)
- Hopkins: #27 Madden Brown (even strength) (#3 Wyatt Petersen, #18 Benjamin Knight) at 15:26 (5-5)
Overtime:
- Red Lake Falls: #23 Boe Nelson (even strength) (#17 Gavin Girdler, #9 Kegan Schmitz) at 0:41 (6-5)
Key Performances:
- Red Lake Falls:
- #17 Gavin Girdler: 2 goals, 2 assists
- #11 Brock Seeger: 1 goal, 3 assists
- #25 Brock Knott: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #23 Boe Nelson: Overtime game-winning goal
- Hopkins:
- #5 Kirill Udaltsov: 2 goals, 1 assist
- #27 Madden Brown: 2 goals
- #2 Jack Wilcox: 2 assists
Special Teams:
- Power Plays:
- Red Lake Falls: 2 for 2 (100.0%)
- Hopkins: 1 for 2 (50.0%)
Game Notes:
Both teams displayed offensive firepower, with Red Lake Falls converting both of their power plays. Hopkins kept pace thanks to strong contributions from Kirill Udaltsov and Madden Brown. The game’s dramatic conclusion came when Boe Nelson capitalized in overtime, sealing a hard-fought win for Red Lake Falls.
Delano 2 – Hibbing/Chisholm 7
Hibbing/Chisholm dominated Delano with a strong offensive performance, scoring seven goals across three periods to secure a decisive victory. The game was highlighted by balanced scoring contributions and effective special teams play by Hibbing/Chisholm.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Delano: #62 Lance Halonen (even strength) (#24 Eddie Lins) at 0:19 (1-0)
- Hibbing/Chisholm: #24 Landon Krampotich (even strength) (#2 Cole Swanson, #3 Jace Kampsula) at 14:36 (1-1)
2nd Period:
- Hibbing/Chisholm: #5 Isaiah Hildenbrand (power play) (#6 Ethan Sundvall, #8 Tate Swanson) at 5:45 (2-1)
- Hibbing/Chisholm: #19 Kelin Elsner (even strength) (#21 Dylan Vesel) at 8:04 (3-1)
- Hibbing/Chisholm: #8 Tate Swanson (even strength) (#5 Isaiah Hildenbrand) at 11:07 (4-1)
- Hibbing/Chisholm: #3 Jace Kampsula (even strength) (#12 Benny Galli, #2 Cole Swanson) at 11:23 (5-1)
- Delano: #17 Markus Kangas (even strength) (#20 Brody Geislinger, #9 Jacob Perlich) at 16:26 (5-2)
3rd Period:
- Hibbing/Chisholm: #3 Jace Kampsula (even strength) (#12 Benny Galli, #26 Mason McDonald) at 2:28 (6-2)
- Hibbing/Chisholm: #13 Blake Riccio (even strength) (#8 Tate Swanson) at 13:25 (7-2)
Key Performances:
- Hibbing/Chisholm:
- #3 Jace Kampsula: 2 goals, 1 assist
- #8 Tate Swanson: 1 goal, 2 assists
- #5 Isaiah Hildenbrand: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #2 Cole Swanson: 2 assists
- Delano:
- #62 Lance Halonen: 1 goal
- #17 Markus Kangas: 1 goal
- #24 Eddie Lins: 1 assist
Special Teams:
- Hibbing/Chisholm: 1 for 5 on the power play (20.0%)
- Delano: 0 for 1 on the power play (0.0%)
Goaltending:
- Hibbing/Chisholm: Timothy Urdahl stopped 10 of 12 shots for an .833 save percentage.
- Delano: Evan Geyen faced 29 shots, saving 22 for a .759 save percentage.
Game Notes:
Hibbing/Chisholm controlled the tempo of the game with an aggressive offensive approach and solid defense, limiting Delano to just 12 shots. Their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and a strong second period proved decisive in this matchup.
Mound Westonka 7 – Altoona (Wis.) 6 (OT)
In a high-scoring and intense matchup, Mound Westonka edged Regis/Altoona/McDonell in overtime, winning 7-6. The game featured significant penalty activity and a series of momentum shifts, culminating in an overtime winner by Collin Hagen.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Mound Westonka: #36 Wesley Foley (even strength) (#2 Collin Hagen) at 3:19 (1-0)
- Regis/Altoona/McDonell: #34 Ira Mason (even strength) at 3:48 (1-1)
- Regis/Altoona/McDonell: #21 Brady Robinson (power play) (#3 Dallen Robinson, #10 Nate Spencer) at 12:57 (2-1)
2nd Period:
- Mound Westonka: #27 Blake Decker (even strength) (#3 Luke Poikonen) at 1:54 (2-2)
- Mound Westonka: #27 Blake Decker (even strength) (#3 Luke Poikonen) at 4:50 (3-2)
- Regis/Altoona/McDonell: #3 Dallen Robinson (power play) (#10 Nate Spencer) at 7:33 (3-3)
- Regis/Altoona/McDonell: #10 Nate Spencer (power play) (#14 Tanner Robinson, #3 Dallen Robinson) at 8:33 (4-3)
- Mound Westonka: #2 Collin Hagen (even strength) (#36 Wesley Foley, #18 Logan Hill) at 14:14 (4-4)
- Regis/Altoona/McDonell: #14 Tanner Robinson (power play) (#3 Dallen Robinson, #10 Nate Spencer) at 15:27 (5-4)
3rd Period:
- Mound Westonka: #2 Collin Hagen (even strength) (#18 Logan Hill, #36 Wesley Foley) at 4:14 (5-5)
- Regis/Altoona/McDonell: #3 Dallen Robinson (power play) (#21 Brady Robinson) at 15:21 (6-5)
- Mound Westonka: #2 Collin Hagen (even strength) (#38 Theoren Karr, #27 Blake Decker) at 15:54 (6-6)
Overtime:
- Mound Westonka: #2 Collin Hagen (even strength) at 7:18 (7-6)
Key Performances:
- Mound Westonka:
- #2 Collin Hagen: 4 goals, 1 assist (including the OT winner)
- #27 Blake Decker: 2 goals, 1 assist
- #36 Wesley Foley: 1 goal, 2 assists
- Regis/Altoona/McDonell:
- #3 Dallen Robinson: 2 goals, 3 assists
- #10 Nate Spencer: 1 goal, 3 assists
- #14 Tanner Robinson: 1 goal, 1 assist
Special Teams:
- Mound Westonka: 0 for 1 on the power play (0.0%)
- Regis/Altoona/McDonell: 5 for 10 on the power play (50.0%)
Goaltending:
- Mound Westonka: Wyatt Pitsenberger made 37 saves on 43 shots (.860 SV%).
- Regis/Altoona/McDonell: Callan Laux stopped 31 of 38 shots (.816 SV%).
Game Notes:
This game was marked by aggressive play and numerous penalties, with Mound Westonka accruing 34 penalty minutes. Despite this, their even-strength play proved decisive, especially with Collin Hagen’s standout performance and the game-winning goal in overtime. Regis/Altoona/McDonell capitalized effectively on the power play but fell short in the extra frame.
Hill-Murray 3 – Eden Prairie 3 (OT)
Hill-Murray and Eden Prairie battled to a 3-3 draw in an exciting matchup that featured standout performances, dramatic comebacks, and strong goaltending. Neither team managed to find the game-winner in overtime, leaving the contest deadlocked after regulation and the extra frame.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
- Hill-Murray: #17 Boden Sampair (power play) (#21 Chaz Lentz, #19 Graham Greeder) at 2:44 (1-0)
- Eden Prairie: No goals
2nd Period:
- Hill-Murray: #21 Chaz Lentz (even strength) (#27 Riley Zupfer, #17 Boden Sampair) at 2:21 (2-0)
- Eden Prairie: #7 Cole Pitzl (even strength) (#21 Blake Couet) at 2:45 (2-1)
- Hill-Murray: #20 Landon Cottingham (even strength) at 12:57 (3-1)
3rd Period:
- Eden Prairie: #7 Cole Pitzl (even strength) (#26 Adam Thomas) at 2:51 (3-2)
- Eden Prairie: #7 Cole Pitzl (even strength) (#11 Rio Treharne, #25 Christian Lee) at 5:01 (3-3)
Overtime:
- No scoring
Key Performances:
- Hill-Murray:
- #17 Boden Sampair: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #21 Chaz Lentz: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #20 Landon Cottingham: 1 goal
- Eden Prairie:
- #7 Cole Pitzl: Hat trick (3 goals)
- #21 Blake Couet: 1 assist
- #26 Adam Thomas: 1 assist
Special Teams:
- Hill-Murray: 1 for 3 on the power play (33.33%)
- Eden Prairie: 0 for 2 on the power play (0.0%)
Goaltending:
- Hill-Murray: Grayson Hanggi made 15 saves on 18 shots (.833 SV%).
- Eden Prairie: Keegan Fryar stopped 34 of 37 shots (.919 SV%).
Game Notes:
Hill-Murray controlled much of the play with a significant edge in shots (37-18) but struggled to contain Eden Prairie’s Cole Pitzl, who recorded all three goals for his team, including the game-tying goal in the third period. Both teams showcased strong penalty kills, with Eden Prairie successfully defending two third-period penalties to force overtime. Despite a flurry of chances in the extra frame, neither team managed to break the deadlock.
Rock Ridge 6, Buffalo 5
Scoring Summary
1st Period:
- Rock Ridge: #14 Grady Dimberio (PP) (#10 Cal Scott) at 1:55 (1-0)
- Buffalo: #8 Russell Ylitalo (ES) (#9 Evan Hinnenkamp) at 6:39 (1-1)
- Rock Ridge: #4 Caz Carlson (ES) (#17 Easton Walters) at 8:42 (2-1)
- Rock Ridge: #25 Levi Flatley (PP) at 14:42 (3-1)
- Rock Ridge: #10 Cal Scott (PP) at 16:49 (4-1)
2nd Period:
- Buffalo: #19 Harvey Ylitalo (ES) (#25 Brandon Rodenwald) at 4:36 (4-2)
- Buffalo: #9 Evan Hinnenkamp (ES) (#10 Cooper Dalbec) at 10:14 (4-3)
3rd Period:
- Rock Ridge: #23 Zac Norberg (SH) at 0:36 (5-3)
- Rock Ridge: #25 Levi Flatley (SH) at 1:55 (6-3)
- Buffalo: #19 Harvey Ylitalo (PP) (#5 Coy Meyer) at 2:52 (6-4)
- Buffalo: #9 Evan Hinnenkamp (PP) (#8 Russell Ylitalo, #10 Cooper Dalbec) at 16:22 (6-5)
Key Performers
- Buffalo:
- #9 Evan Hinnenkamp: 2 goals, 1 assist
- #19 Harvey Ylitalo: 2 goals
- #8 Russell Ylitalo: 1 goal, 1 assist
- Rock Ridge:
- #25 Levi Flatley: 2 goals
- #4 Caz Carlson: 1 goal, 1 major penalty
- #10 Cal Scott: 1 goal, 1 assist
Special Teams
- Buffalo: 2-for-5 on power plays (40%)
- Rock Ridge: 3-for-6 on power plays (50%), including two shorthanded goals
Goaltending
- Buffalo: Aubrey Baker stopped 25 of 31 shots (.806 SV%)
- Rock Ridge: Steven Ranisate stopped 28 of 33 shots (.848 SV%)
Game Notes
- Rock Ridge’s special teams were the difference, with three power-play goals and two shorthanded tallies.
- Buffalo mounted a spirited comeback, narrowing the gap to one goal late in the third period.
- Penalty trouble plagued both teams, with a combined 15 infractions leading to extended power-play opportunities.
This closely fought game showcased resilience from both squads, with Rock Ridge holding off Buffalo’s late surge to secure the victory.
Mahtomedi 4, Orono 3
Mahtomedi rallied from a two-goal deficit with a dominant third period to edge Orono in a thrilling game. The Zephyrs scored three unanswered goals in the final frame to secure the victory.
Scoring Summary
1st Period:
- Orono: #3 Luca Decubellis (PP) (#11 Cruz Fey, #9 Trey Landa) at 13:14 (1-0)
2nd Period:
- Orono: #38 Ryan De Lange (ES) (#9 Trey Landa) at 1:34 (2-0)
- Mahtomedi: #10 Winston Wright (ES) at 13:06 (2-1)
- Orono: #9 Trey Landa (ES) (#16 Rory Kvern, #38 Ryan De Lange) at 14:55 (3-1)
3rd Period:
- Mahtomedi: #16 Brayden Fuerst (ES) (#25 Ryan Lipovetz) at 1:31 (3-2)
- Mahtomedi: #14 Laken Decker (ES) (#10 Winston Wright, #3 Ryker Dunbar) at 11:24 (3-3)
- Mahtomedi: #4 Mac Appert (ES) (#14 Laken Decker) at 13:06 (4-3)
Key Performers
- Orono:
- #9 Trey Landa: 1 goal, 2 assists
- #38 Ryan De Lange: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #3 Luca Decubellis: 1 goal
- Mahtomedi:
- #14 Laken Decker: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #10 Winston Wright: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #4 Mac Appert: Game-winning goal
Special Teams
- Orono: 1-for-3 on the power play (33.33%)
- Mahtomedi: 0-for-1 on the power play (0%)
Goaltending
- Orono: Evan Schmidt stopped 29 of 33 shots (.879 SV%)
- Mahtomedi: Wes Strub stopped 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%)
Game Notes
- Orono controlled the first two periods, building a 3-1 lead with strong offensive play.
- Mahtomedi surged in the third period, outshooting Orono 10-8 and scoring three goals to complete the comeback.
- Discipline played a role, with Orono capitalizing on one of Mahtomedi’s penalties, but Mahtomedi’s even-strength play ultimately made the difference.
This thrilling matchup showcased Mahtomedi’s resilience and ability to seize control late, while Orono will look to regroup after letting a two-goal lead slip away.
Rochester Mayo 3, Hayward (Wis.) 2 (OT)
Rochester Mayo secured a thrilling overtime victory over Hayward (Wis.) in a hard-fought game. A power-play goal in overtime by Tommy Verdick proved to be the difference.
Scoring Summary
1st Period:
- Hayward: #26 Kaleb Rasmussen (even strength) at 3:41 (1-0)
- Rochester Mayo: No scoring
2nd Period:
- Rochester Mayo: #27 John Kachmarzinski (even strength) (#20 Jacob Canfield) at 3:55 (1-1)
- Rochester Mayo: #10 Jesse Hendrickson (even strength) (#20 Jacob Canfield, #25 Oliver Bertsch) at 8:06 (2-1)
- Hayward: #7 Charles Egger (even strength) (#17 Trace Marino) at 16:14 (2-2)
3rd Period:
- No scoring.
Overtime:
- Rochester Mayo: #18 Tommy Verdick (power play) (#20 Jacob Canfield, #4 Joseph Villarama) at 2:41 (3-2)
Key Performers
- Hayward:
- #26 Kaleb Rasmussen: 1 goal
- #7 Charles Egger: 1 goal
- #17 Trace Marino: 1 assist
- Rochester Mayo:
- #20 Jacob Canfield: 3 assists
- #18 Tommy Verdick: Game-winning goal
- #27 John Kachmarzinski: 1 goal
Special Teams
- Hayward: 0-for-1 on the power play
- Rochester Mayo: 1-for-5 on the power play (20%)
Goaltending
- Hayward: Gavin Hand stopped 9 of 12 shots (.750 SV%)
- Rochester Mayo: Mason Hinchley stopped 3 of 5 shots (.600 SV%)
Game Notes
- Hayward started strong, with Kaleb Rasmussen scoring early in the first period, but Rochester Mayo responded with a pair of goals in the second.
- The game remained tied through a scoreless third period, setting up the dramatic overtime winner.
- Jacob Canfield’s playmaking ability was crucial, factoring into all three Rochester Mayo goals, including the decisive tally.
- Penalty trouble for both teams shaped the game, with Rochester Mayo capitalizing on a power play in overtime.
Edina 3, Cretin-Derham Hall 2
Edina held off a late surge from Cretin-Derham Hall to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory, powered by special teams and solid goaltending.
Scoring Summary
1st Period:
- Edina: #11 Alex White (even strength) at 15:55 (1-0)
2nd Period:
- Edina: #10 Freddie Schneider (even strength) at 7:51 (2-0)
3rd Period:
- Edina: #14 Becker Wenkes (power play) at 7:19 (3-0)
- Cretin-Derham Hall: #16 Max Bennett (even strength) at 7:47 (3-1)
- Cretin-Derham Hall: #18 Maverick Timmons (power play) at 13:59 (3-2)
Key Performers
- Edina:
- #14 Becker Wenkes: 1 goal (game-winner), 2 PIM
- #10 Freddie Schneider: 1 goal
- #11 Alex White: 1 goal
- Goalie Wyatt Spindler: 27 saves on 29 shots (.931 SV%)
- Cretin-Derham Hall:
- #18 Maverick Timmons: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #16 Max Bennett: 1 goal
- #20 Marcus Matyas: 1 assist
Special Teams
- Edina: 1-for-3 (33.33%)
- Cretin-Derham Hall: 1-for-4 (25%)
Game Notes
- Edina jumped out to a 3-0 lead early in the third period, with contributions from all three of their goals coming from different players.
- Cretin-Derham Hall mounted a comeback with two quick goals in the final frame, including a power-play goal from Maverick Timmons, but it wasn’t enough.
- Penalties played a role, with both teams trading power-play opportunities. Edina capitalized once while limiting Cretin-Derham Hall to one power-play goal on four chances.
- Edina goaltender Wyatt Spindler was a key factor in the victory, stopping 27 of 29 shots.
This tightly contested matchup showcased strong defensive play and resilience from both teams, but Edina’s early lead and disciplined finish sealed the win.
Benilde-St. Margaret’s 4, Maple Grove 3
Benilde-St. Margaret’s edged Maple Grove 4-3 in a thrilling matchup that featured strong special teams play and late heroics.
Scoring Summary
1st Period:
- Benilde-St. Margaret’s: #2 Carter Callan (power play) at 14:24 (1-0)
2nd Period:
- Benilde-St. Margaret’s: #3 Mason Minor (power play) at 0:28 (2-0)
- Maple Grove: #23 Cale Braid (even strength) at 7:21 (2-1)
- Maple Grove: #18 Lane Glende (power play) at 9:30 (2-2)
- Benilde-St. Margaret’s: #18 Junior Podein (even strength) at 16:08 (3-2)
3rd Period:
- Maple Grove: #21 Jaden Roueche (even strength) at 0:12 (3-3)
- Benilde-St. Margaret’s: #11 Cam Kirschner (even strength) at 15:41 (4-3)
Key Performers
- Benilde-St. Margaret’s:
- #2 Carter Callan: 1 goal, 1 assist
- #11 Cam Kirschner: 1 goal, 1 assist (game-winner)
- #18 Junior Podein: 1 goal, 1 assist
- Goalie Christopher Dean: 21 saves on 24 shots (.875 SV%)
- Maple Grove:
- #23 Cale Braid: 1 goal
- #18 Lane Glende: 1 goal
- #21 Jaden Roueche: 1 goal
- #6 Charlie Steenerson: 1 assist
Special Teams
- Benilde-St. Margaret’s: 2-for-4 (50.0%)
- Maple Grove: 1-for-3 (33.33%)
Game Notes
- Benilde-St. Margaret’s utilized their power play to build an early lead, converting twice with the man advantage.
- Maple Grove tied the game twice, including a quick strike by Jaden Roueche just 12 seconds into the third period.
- Cam Kirschner’s late goal at 15:41 of the third period proved to be the game-winner.
- Both teams played a physical game, combining for 17 penalty minutes, including a major penalty assessed to Maple Grove’s #13 Lukas Smith.
This back-and-forth contest highlighted the importance of special teams and timely scoring, with Benilde-St. Margaret’s capitalizing on key opportunities to secure the victory.
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