Tartan Secures Shutout Victory Over Northern Edge
In a one-sided affair at the East Bethel Ice Arena, Tartan dominated Northern Edge, earning a 4-0 victory. The Titans utilized a combination of offensive efficiency, special teams success, and strong goaltending to take home the win.
Game Recap
First Period
The opening frame saw a physical battle with both teams exchanging penalties but failing to capitalize. Tartan outshot Northern Edge 15-7, but neither team managed to find the back of the net, leaving the game scoreless heading into the second period.
Second Period
Tartan broke the deadlock at the 8:45 mark with an even-strength goal from Quinton Remackel (#4), assisted by Jase Buche (#8) and Alex Bennis (#44). They extended their lead to 2-0 late in the period on a power-play goal by Tate Bertelsen (#10), set up by Max Benson (#5) and Buche.
Northern Edge struggled to generate quality scoring chances, with only seven shots on goal in the period. Their inability to capitalize on their two power-play opportunities further hindered their efforts.
Third Period
Tartan maintained control in the final frame, adding two more goals to seal the victory. Carter Parent (#24) was the standout performer, scoring twice—first on the power play at 8:52, with assists from Remackel and Benny McClellan (#11), and again at 11:00 on an even-strength tally assisted by Carter Martin (#27).
Northern Edge managed just five shots in the period, and their power play woes continued, finishing 0-for-5 on the night.
Key Performances
Tartan Titans
- Carter Parent (#24): 2 goals, 0 assists, 2 points
- Quinton Remackel (#4): 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 points
- Nathan McGuire (#29): 19 saves on 19 shots, 1.000 SV%, shutout
Tartan’s special teams were a key factor, going 2-for-4 on the power play while holding Northern Edge scoreless on five power-play attempts.
Northern Edge
- Gage Husby (#33): 37 saves on 41 shots, .902 SV%
Despite the loss, Husby’s performance in goal prevented a more lopsided scoreline.
Team Comparison
| Category | Tartan | Northern Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on Goal | 41 | 19 |
| Power Play | 2/4 (50.0%) | 0/5 (0.0%) |
| Penalty Minutes | 18 | 14 |
Analysis
Tartan showcased their depth and special teams prowess, while Northern Edge’s lack of offensive production and inability to capitalize on power plays proved costly. Nathan McGuire’s shutout performance underscored Tartan’s defensive strength, and Carter Parent’s two-goal outing highlighted their offensive firepower. Tartan will now face Simley on 1-2-2025, while Northern Edge takes on Becker-Big Lake on 1-03-2025.
