Gabe Rasmussen scores from his favorite spot on Sunday
Day five kicked off with a scoring explosion in the 3-on-3 seventh place game, with Team Gray (1) sliding past Team Maroon (1) 30-23.
Team Gold (1) took fifth place with a 18-17 win over Team Maroon (2), and Team Gray (2) edged Team White (1) 16-15 in a dramatic shootout.
The championship at high noon featured White (2) and Gold (2) and Gold (2) led after one half by a slim margin of 6-4.
Gold (2) pulled away in the second half, winning the game and claiming the title by a final score of 14-7.
YHH would like to extend our insufficient thanks to the following list:
To the parents for being flexible, supportive and enthusiastic throughout the week, thank you.
To the University of Minnesota, Gopher Men’s Hockey assistant coach Grant Potulny and Gopher players Mike Szmatula, Tyler Sheehy, Tommy Novak and Junior Gates for your time and talents, and giving these players a spectacular experience and memory.
To the Mariucci Arena staff for all that they do, especially to Adam Stirn for showing up at midnight at Wednesday morning to make ice for 9 a.m. practice.
To the LumberYard leaders and staff for running a first-rate operation and providing fantastic skills testing and data. The LumberYard is a prime example of a great facility with unending hospitality.
To the players, for giving your all for five days, and for representing the NOWProspects Combine with class and respect for the game.
7th Place: Gray (1) > Maroon (1) 30-23
5th Place: Gold (1) > Maroon (2) 18-17
3rd Place: Gray (2) > White (1) 16-15
Championship: Gold (2) > White (2) 14-7
Luke Hause finds the net for Gold Sunday
Player | Team | Goals |
---|---|---|
Tyler Haskins | Maroon 1 | 23 |
Connor Kurth | Gold 2 | 18 |
Mason Johnson | Maroon 2 | 16 |
Joshua Giuliani | Maroon 2 | 16 |
Trey Fechko | Gray 2 | 15 |
Brody Lamb | Gold 2 | 15 |
Nicholas Pierre | Gold 1 | 15 |
Mitchell Dokman | White 1 | 14 |
Isaac Howard | White 1 | 14 |
Luke Savage scores for Gold Sunday
Ethan Dahlmeir, White Dahlmeir has prototypical size for a goaltender, and isn't afraid to challenge a shooter one-on-one.
Damon Furuseth, White Furuseth got better and better as the combine went on, showcasing a blend of speed and stickhandling that makes him a handful for opponents.
Isaac Howard, White Speed is the hallmark of Howard's game, and paired with smooth hands he's a threat to break free of any defender.
Connor Kurth, Gold Another player who stepped up as combine went on, Kurth has a quick release and accurate shot.
Kyle Law, Gray A solid defender, Law showed flashes of offensive skill throughout the combine. A strong skater who runs an effective breakout.