Schneider’s Hat Trick Powers Edina Past Academy of Holy Angels, 5-2
Edina surged past Academy of Holy Angels in a dominant 5-2 victory, fueled by a hat trick from Freddie Schneider in their Section 6AA playoff matchup. The Hornets took control in the second period, scoring three unanswered goals before shutting the door in the third.
First Period: Defensive Battle
- The opening period was scoreless, with both teams playing tight defensively.
- Goaltenders Luke Marsalek (AHA) and Chase Bjorgaard (Edina) stood tall, stopping early chances.
Second Period: Edina Takes Over
- Just 57 seconds into the period, Schneider put Edina on the board, finishing a setup from Becker Wenkes to make it 1-0 Hornets.
- At 3:04, Caleb Pittsley extended the lead to 2-0, cashing in on a feed from Casey Vandertop and Mason West.
- Edina’s power play struck at 4:31, with Schneider scoring his second goal of the night, assisted by Vandertop and West, stretching the lead to 3-0 at the intermission.
Third Period: Holy Angels Pushes Back, but Schneider Seals It
- Holy Angels finally broke through at 0:41, as Henry Lechner buried a shot off assists from Lincoln Ayers Assad and Gabe Perron, cutting the deficit to 3-1.
- Edina answered quickly at 6:32, with Bode McConnell finishing a feed from Tucker Johnson, restoring the three-goal cushion at 4-1.
- Cole Cheeseman converted on the power play at 9:54 for AHA, with assists from Perron and Oscar Buckland, giving the Stars hope at 4-2.
- Schneider capped off his hat trick with an empty-net goal at 16:45, sealing the 5-2 victory for Edina.
Key Stats & Takeaways
✅ Schneider’s Big Night – Freddie Schneider dominated with a hat trick, including a power-play goal and the empty-netter to seal the win.
✅ Edina’s Special Teams Shine – Hornets converted on their lone power play (1-for-1), while holding AHA to 1-for-3 on the man advantage.
✅ Bjorgaard Stays Steady – Edina goalie Chase Bjorgaard stopped 21 of 23 shots, giving his team a chance to build momentum.
✅ Edina Controlled Possession – Outshooting AHA 33-23, the Hornets kept the pressure up all game long.
