Tuesday Night Hockey Roundup, December 9, 2025 – Blowouts, Overtime, and Shutout Performances top off the Tuesday night in Minnesota High School Hockey.

Tuesday night delivered a full slate of Minnesota high school hockey action with 24 games across the state, here’s your complete rundown of the night’s action.

Blowouts & Dominant Performances

Luverne Crushes Fairmont 11-2

In a Big South Conference mismatch, Luverne absolutely dominated Fairmont at Blue Mound Ice Arena. The Cardinals jumped out to a stunning 6-0 lead after one period and never looked back.

Benjamin Hartquist led the offensive explosion with a hat trick and an assist (4 points), while Mallachi Domagala dished out 4 assists without finding the back of the net himself. Maddux Domagala and Will Bergman each contributed 2 goals and an assist.

The most remarkable stat? Fairmont actually outshot Luverne 14-11, but goalie Gavin Hoven was stellar with a .857 save percentage. Meanwhile, Fairmont’s Kaiden Olson had a rough night, allowing 11 goals on just 11 shots in 34 minutes of work.

Final Score: Luverne 11, Fairmont 2

Fort Frances beats Lake of the Woods 9-0

The Ontario squad showed no mercy against Lake of the Woods, outshooting them 69-15 in a complete domination at Ice for Kids Arena in Fort Frances.

Troy Veldhuisen paced the attack with 2 goals and 2 assists, while Drake Bodnar and Trent Friesen each scored twice. Goalie Keaton Cooper had an easy night, facing just 15 shots for the shutout.

Lake of the Woods goalie Jonah McDougall deserves credit for keeping it from being even worse, making 60 saves despite allowing 9 goals.

Final Score: Fort Frances 9, Lake of the Woods 0

Forest Lake Rolls Past Anoka 8-1

The Rangers dominated at Anoka Ice Arena, scoring 8 goals in a Suburban East Conference blowout. While detailed statistics weren’t available, the final score tells the story of Forest Lake’s complete control.

Final Score: Forest Lake 8, Anoka 1

Blake Overpowers St. Louis Park 7-1

Blake jumped on St. Louis Park early, scoring 4 goals in the first period and cruising to a 7-1 victory at Blake Ice Arena-Hopkins.

Charlie Moore and Joe Erickson each scored twice for the Bears, while goalie Jake Iwan was nearly perfect with a .971 save percentage, stopping 33 of 34 shots. Finn Rider scored the lone goal for St. Louis Park.

Final Score: Blake 7, St. Louis Park 1

Shutouts- Goaltending Masterclasses

Bloomington Jefferson Blanks Eagan 3-0

In a South Suburban Conference showdown, Bloomington Jefferson’s Jack Frein delivered a perfect performance, stopping all 35 shots he faced for the shutout.

Despite being outshot 35-23, the Jaguars got goals from Brayden Thomas in the first period, then Anders Bjorklund and Gavin Grochow scored 14 seconds apart in the third period to seal it. Samuel Moore added 2 assists in the winning effort.

Final Score: Bloomington Jefferson 3, Eagan 0

Farmington Dominates Austin 6-0

Farmington put on an offensive clinic, outshooting Austin 67-20 while goalie Kian Hauser recorded a perfect shutout with 20 saves.

Jackson Donahue led the Tigers with 2 goals, while Will Harris, Leyton Grant, Drake Anderson, and Tanner Gylling each found the net. Austin’s Tait Johnson deserves recognition for making 61 saves in a losing effort.

Final Score: Farmington 6, Austin 0

Eden Prairie Shuts Out Shakopee 2-0

In a defensive battle, Eden Prairie’s Bennett Wilmer made 32 saves for the shutout despite the Eagles being outshot 32-12.

Both goals came in the third period, with Will Elmquist breaking the scoreless tie at 1:34 and Jack Peterson adding an empty-netter late. Sometimes you just need timely scoring and great goaltending.

Final Score: Eden Prairie 2, Shakopee 0

Waseca Blanks Minnesota River 4-0

Waseca’s Josiah Schmidtke turned away all 16 shots he faced for the shutout, while his team scored 4 times in the second period to break open a scoreless game.

Otto Schoenrock scored twice in that decisive middle frame, with Henry Huttemier and Griffin Storey adding goals. Jayden Gehring and Jude Gehring each dished out 2 assists.

Final Score: Waseca 4, Minnesota River 0

Overtime Games

Duluth Marshall and Hermantown Battle to 5-5 Tie

In a Lake Superior Conference classic, these two rivals played to a thrilling 5-5 overtime tie at Hermantown Ice Arena.

Hermantown jumped out to a 3-1 first period lead, but Duluth Marshall stormed back with 3 goals in the third period to force overtime. Bennett Scissons led the Hilltoppers with 2 goals and an assist, while Sam Berry added 2 goals. Kyler Black contributed 3 assists.

For Hermantown, Kyler Berg scored twice and Bode Madill set up 3 goals. Both teams had identical stats: 1-for-3 on the power play and 8 penalty minutes. The shots were nearly even too, with Duluth Marshall holding a slim 44-43 edge.

Final Score: Duluth Marshall 5, Hermantown 5 (OT)

Eastview Edges Champlin Park 4-3 in OT

Eastview overcame being outshot 41-27 to win in overtime on a power play goal by Austin Dwyer at 1:23 of the extra session.

Shane Klein scored twice for the Lightning, who led 3-1 after two periods before Champlin Park rallied with 2 goals in the third to force overtime. Eastview’s power play was the difference, going 2-for-5 including the overtime winner.

Goalie Charlie Scanlon made 38 saves (.927 save percentage) to keep Eastview in it despite the shot differential.

Final Score: Eastview 4, Champlin Park 3 (OT)

Orono Rallies Past Breck 4-3 in OT

Orono erased a 2-0 deficit with 3 straight goals in the second period, then won it in overtime.

Jackson Knight was the hero with 2 goals including the overtime winner at 6:56 of OT. Breck’s Garrett Trench and Eli Milinkovich each scored, with Erik Larson adding 2 assists.

Orono goalie Max Lewin was outstanding with a .927 save percentage (38 saves on 41 shots), outdueling Breck’s Mac West despite the Mustangs outshooting the Spartans 41-33.

Final Score: Orono 4, Breck 3 (OT)

Solid Victories

Andover Tops Rock Ridge 4-2

Andover controlled play at ACC, outshooting Rock Ridge 32-21 in a non-conference matchup.

Camden Langfeld had a monster game with 1 goal and 3 assists (4 points), while Brody Peterson scored twice and Jack Rykkeli added a goal and 2 assists. Rock Ridge got power play goals from Caz Carlson and Landon Mathison, going 2-for-3 with the man advantage.

Final Score: Andover 4, Rock Ridge 2

Rochester Lourdes Defeats Albert Lea 5-2

The Eagles controlled play at Graham Arena, outshooting Albert Lea 33-19 in a Big 9 Conference game.

Jack Phillips, Elliot Schell, Nolan Dubois, and Josh Vossler all scored for Lourdes. Albert Lea’s Zaden Brua had a goal and an assist, while Fletcher Pirsig also scored. The Tigers’ power play was their bright spot, converting 1-of-3 opportunities.

Final Score: Rochester Lourdes 5, Albert Lea 2

Ashland Dominates North Shore 5-1

The Wisconsin squad controlled play at Bay Area Civic Center, outshooting North Shore 48-25.

Goalie Blake Pospychalla was stellar with a .960 save percentage for Ashland, while North Shore’s Dax Krech faced a barrage and finished with a .896 save percentage despite making 43 saves. Josh Johnson scored North Shore’s lone goal.

Final Score: Ashland 5, North Shore 1

Hibbing/Chisholm Rallies Past Grand Rapids 5-2

After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Hibbing/Chisholm exploded for 4 goals in the second period at Yanmar Arena.

Tate Swanson scored twice including an empty-netter, while Blake Riccio had a goal and an assist. Goalie Gavin Lamphere was outstanding with a .952 save percentage (40 saves on 42 shots) despite Grand Rapids outshooting the visitors 42-32.

Final Score: Hibbing/Chisholm 5, Grand Rapids 2

Hastings Handles Simley 4-1

Hastings dominated at home, outshooting Simley 45-24 in a Metro East Conference game.

Four different Raiders scored: Michael Kennedy, Brecken Fullerton, Will Savage, and Finn Zaruba, each with a goal and an assist. Goalie Nicholas Smelser was excellent with a .958 save percentage. Noah Schwab scored Simley’s lone goal.

Final Score: Hastings 4, Simley 1

Cloquet/Esko/Carlton Cruises Past Proctor 5-1

CEC controlled play at Cloquet Area Recreation Center, outshooting Proctor 29-20.

Conor Sullivan led the way with 2 goals, while goalie Jacob Iallonardo was stellar with a .950 save percentage. Breckin Ross scored Proctor’s only goal.

Final Score: Cloquet/Esko/Carlton 5, Proctor 1

Mahtomedi Defeats Two Rivers 4-1

The Zephyrs jumped out to a 2-0 first period lead and cruised at St. Croix Valley Recreation Center, outshooting Two Rivers 33-14.

Brock Gutterman, Vinny Redpath (power play), Brayden Fuerst, and Blake Bentz scored for Mahtomedi. Jackson Chesak made 13 saves for a .929 save percentage. Gavin Tritz scored Two Rivers’ lone goal.

Final Score: Mahtomedi 4, Two Rivers 1

Roseville Edges White Bear Lake 5-4

In a back-and-forth Suburban East Conference battle, Roseville held on despite being outshot 45-37 at TCO Sports Garden.

Garrett Hites was the star with a hat trick and an assist (4 points), while Wyatt Hauer added a goal and 3 assists. White Bear Lake’s Liam Maloy scored twice, but it wasn’t enough. Roseville goalie Henri Hammes-Dahlke made 41 saves (.911 save percentage) to secure the win.

Final Score: Roseville 5, White Bear Lake 4

Totino-Grace Edges Holy Family 3-2

Totino-Grace’s second period was key as they scored twice to take a 3-1 lead.

Nolan Mason scored twice for the Eagles including a short-handed goal, while Adam Crosby scored both goals for Holy Family. Goalie Taylor Hatton was excellent for Totino-Grace with a .941 save percentage (32 saves on 34 shots).

Final Score: Totino-Grace 3, Holy Family 2

Rosemount Defeats Lakeville South 5-2

Rosemount broke open a 2-2 game with 3 unanswered goals in the third period at Rosemount Ice Arena.

Sam Schmucker scored twice for the Irish, while Connor Schubert had a goal and 2 assists (3 points). Gavin McNeil added a goal and an assist. Lakeville South’s Tristan Lawrence and Carter Ernst scored in the second period.

Final Score: Rosemount 5, Lakeville South 2

Chaska Edges Osseo 3-2

In a tight a game at Chaska Community Center, the Hawks held on for a one-goal victory. Detailed statistics were not available when we wrote this one.

Final Score: Chaska 3, Osseo 2

Low-Scoring Affairs

Northfield Edges Mankato West 1-0

In a defensive battle at Northfield Ice Arena, the Raiders’ goalie Gavin Winter made 21 saves for the shutout.

Final Score: Northfield 1, Mankato West 0

Winona Defeats Faribault 4-1

Winona dominated the shot count 69-12 at Bud King Ice Arena, but Faribault goalie CJ Callan kept it respectable with an incredible 65 saves (.942 save percentage).

Brennan Hines scored twice for the Winhawks, while Andrew Killian added a goal and an assist. Thomas Kunze scored short-handed for Faribault in the second period.

Final Score: Winona 4, Faribault 1