This is an interesting matchup between two teams hoping to improve their standing at a tournament full of clubs hoping to do the same at the Hockey for Life Classic at Dakotah! Ice Center in Prior Lake. The Eagles are coming off a 4-1 loss to Minneapolis.

The Eagles are led up front by junior Carson Border (5-5-10), Landon Adams (3-2-5), and sophomore Sam Johnson (3-1-4). On defense, seniors Howie Moore (1-3-4) and Johnny Thrasher (1-2-3) are mobile and help keep the Eagles on the attack.

This season, Totino-Grace head coach Tim Parkos has split starts between two goaltenders, junior Wes Johnson (.919 save percentage) and senior Nick Ruohonen (.911 save percentage). 

The Panthers are coming off a 6-3 win over Apple Valley. Lakeville North is led at forward by seniors Luke Jech (6-3-9) and Ryan Brodin (2-3-5) as well as junior Kyle Doll (4-4-8). On defense, seniors Wes Brunello (2-3-5) and Zach Enebak (1-2-3) try to limit scoring chances with good active sticks. Panthers' head coach Jake Taylor has given senior goaltender Finn Jacques (2.81 goals-against-average) all of the starts this season.