Defending Section 1AA champ Northfield is hoping to prime itself for the post-season with a challenging regular season game against Section 6AA contender Benilde-St. Margaret's. 

Will the Red Knights give the Raiders a reason for hope, or dash them with a loss?

Northfield is coming off a 5-4 overtime loss to Owatonna. The Raiders are led at forward by juniors Ayla Puppe (Minnesota commit, 31-21-52), Emerson Garlie (18-14-32), and Isabella Stephes (Wisconsin-River Falls commit, 5-10-15). Northfield is very dangerous on the power play, as they find the back of the net at a 35.6% rate.

On defense, senior Lucy Boland (2-7-9), junior Grace McCoshen (6-20-26), and freshman Mia Miller (3-14-17) provide skill and efficient breakouts to keep opponents under pressure.  

Sophomore Macy Mueller (2.11 goals against average, 5 shutouts) has carried most of the goaltending workload this season for the Raiders.  

Benilde-St.Margaret feels confident after coming off a 4-1 victory over Holy Angels. The Red Knights are led up front by junior Lizzy Hamel (10-7-17), freshman Ellie Stewart (5-9-14) as well as sophomores Kendall Hassler (4-10-14) and Ella Pasqua (6-6-12) pace Benilde-St. Margaret's offense.  

On defense, sophomore LuLu Rucinski (6-7-13) and Bailey Gray (3-9-12), as well as junior Siena Carver (1-7-8), are solid two-way contributors.  

Benilde-St. Margaret's has given junior Demetra Walsma (.844 save percentage) the majority of the goaltending workload this season, but they have also utilized Mia Rooney (.884 save percentage, 2 shutouts).