November 21
Farmington at Rosemount - 7:00 PM

The Irish went 1-0-1 against the Tigers last season as part of South Suburban conference play. Who will win round one of their season series this time?  

Farmington is coming off a 5-3 victory over Shakopee. The Tigers are led at forward by the freshman trio of Amelia Goblirsch (4 goals, 1 assist, 5 points), Jenna Goblirsch (2-3-5) and Taylor Risch (1-3-4). Sophomores Layla Garofalo (1-0-1), Paige Johnson (3-0-3) and Lexi Giller (0-3-3) contribute scoring and give Farmington decent scoring depth. Farmington's power play is off to a hot start, finding the back of the net at a 50% rate.   

On defense, senior Kennedy Meier (0-1-1), junior Katey Getting along with sophomores Josie Empey (0-3-3) and Amara Zens (0-1-1), and freshman Norah Kratz (0-1-1) round out Farmington's blueline group. 

At goaltender, senior Addison Moudry (.926 save percentage) has made all of the starts this season for the Tigers.  

Rosemount is feeling the sting of a 4-2 loss to Prior Lake.  Rosemount is led up front by sophomores Talia Vescio (1-1-2) and Taylor Krieg (1-0-1), and so far, goals have been a bit hard for the Irish to come by. The Irish are hoping senior Aubrey Hansen (15-16-31 last season) and sophomore Annalee Holzer (25-16-41 last season) can reignite offensively.

At defense, seniors Sophie Stramel (Minnesota State commit, 1-0-1), Zoe Juncker (0-1-1), and Madelyn Sundgren lead the way on. Juniors Anamaria Paradise, Margaret Erickson, sophomore Madelyn Heusinkveld (0-1-1), and freshman Aubrey Finn provide the Irish a nice mix of experience and skill. Rosemount's penalty kill has been a source of strength for the Irish, as they have yet to give up a power play goal this season.

At goaltender, the Irish have split starts between junior Ana Ojala and sophomore Gianna Marchese this season.    

November 21
Breck at Lakeville South - 7:00 PM

These two clubs did not face one another last season. Breck makes the trip to the south metro to face the Cougars.  

Breck is trying to regroup after a 3-2 loss to Dodge County. The Mustangs' forwards are led by senior Mary Knoll (0-2-2), junior Maddie Dovenberg (1-1-2), sophomore Alexa Sherf (3-0-3) as well as freshmen Taylor Hall (1-1-2), Ashley Babbitt (2-0-2) and Mackenna Schlieman (1-1-2) carry most of the scoring for Breck. 

On defense, junior Casey Moos and sophomore Luna Popescu lead a young group of skilled freshmen Alexis Ulrich (0-3-3), Aleah La Fleur (1-0-1) and Kenadee Crable. The Mustangs' penalty kill doesn't give up much, shutting down opposing power plays at a 92.3% rate.

At goaltender, eighth-grader Clara Milinkovich (.939 save percentage) has made every start for the Mustangs this season.  

Lakeville South feels confident coming off an 8-2 rout of Eastview. The Cougars' attack is led by seniors Josie Grossman (2-3-5), Emma Swenson (1-2-3), and Camden Hopper (2-1-3), junior Sophia Kuhns (1-2-3), sophomore Maddie Kidwell (1-0-1) and freshman Claire Barrieau (1-1-2) give Lakeville South decent scoring depth.

At defense, senior Grace Buesgens (0-1-1) and Naveah Rubischko, along with juniors Ellie Mittelstadt, Shannon Hoolihan, and Mekenzy Garceau, as well as skilled sophomore Senna Hofman (2-2-4), make up a well-balanced group. The Cougars' penalty kill has yet to surrender a power-play goal this season.

Senior goaltender Avery Miller (.933 save percentage) has made every start this season for Lakeville South.  

November 22
Orono at Warroad - 7:00 PM

Believe it or not, the Spartans and Warriors did not face one another last season. So which team will reign supreme as Spartans make the trip up to the far reaches of the 218 to play Warroad?

Orono is coming off a 2-2 tie to Benilde-St. Margaret's. At forward, seniors Zoe Lopez (Minnesota State commit, 1-3-4), Anna Rausch (St. Norbert commit, 1-1-2) and Macy Rasmussen (Ohio State commit, 2-1-3) along with junior Maddy Kimbrel (Wisconsin commit, 2-1-3) may be one of the most impressive foursomes in Class A. Sophomores Lucy Rauk (0-3-3) and Alex Christian (1-1-2) are both on the cusp of a breakout season. Freshman Gabi Lopez (2-1-2) is a young star on the rise.  

On defense, senior Alex Paulsen (1-4-5) plays much bigger than her 5'0" frame. Converted right wing Anika Fortin (0-1-1) brings mobility to Orono's defense. Sophomores Sydney Anderson and Ryan Regan (0-1-1) are stepping into a bigger role. The Spartans' penalty kill has been a source of confidence as it has shut down opposing power plays at a 91.7% rate this season. 

At goaltender, the Spartans lean on sophomore Vivienne Anderson (.947 save percentage) for stability and poise in the crease. 

Warroad is coming off a 6-1 rout of Lakeville North. The defending Class A champions bring back a formidable lineup from a season ago, led by forwards senior Kaiya Sandy (1-3-4), junior Taylor Reese (4-3-7), and sophomore Jaylie French (4-3-7), who give the Warriors plenty of scoring punch. Freshmen Karlee Kalbrener (2-4-6) and Lindsey Lorenson (1-2-3), as well as eighth-grader Olivia Anthony (1-1-2), bring a lot of potential.  

At defense, senior Katy Comstock (Bemidji State commit, 2-4-6) leads an experienced group of juniors in Vivienne Marcowka (0-1-1), Kate Johnson (0-1-1), and Reagan Haley (0-1-1) help Warroad transition quickly and efficiently from defense to offense. The Warriors penalty kill has yet to give up a power play goal this season. 

At goaltender, junior Payton Rolli (.957 save percentage) has made every start this season for the Warriors.  

November 23
Bemidji at Hill-Murray - 2:30 PM

These two Class AA teams did not face one another last season. It should be an interesting clash as the Lumberjacks make the trip down to the 651 to take on Hill-Murray.  

Bemidji is coming off a 9-2 rout of Thief River Falls. The Lumberjacks are led at forward by star sophomore Bailey Rupp (10-5-15), junior Megan Berg (1-6-7) as well as sophomore Emma Greiner (1-4-5) and freshman Naomi Johnson (4-3-7) give Bemidji solid scoring depth. Bemidji's power play is finding the back of the net at a 55.6% rate.

On defense, sophomore Millie Knott (2-6-8) likes to join the attack and is an adept puck mover.  Seniors Jadyn Prokop, junior Taylor Bjerke, sophomore Mali McLean (0-4-4), and freshman Jacinda Lossing round out the rest of Bemidji's defense who will be tasked with slowing down a high-powered Hill-Murray attack.   

At goaltender, senior Ava Myhre (2.33 goals against average) has made every start this season for the Lumberjacks.

The Pioneers are in good spirits after a dominant 8-2 victory over Champlin Park/Coon Rapids. Hill-Murray is led at forward by the talented trio of sophomores Jaycee Chatelain (3-7-10), Emily Pohl (3-7-10), and Elliana Engelhardt (4-4-8) carry most of the offensive load for the Pioneers. Senior Ella Hornung (Hamline commit, 3-1-4) provides experience and leadership in addition to offense. Keep an eye on freshman Gwynn Skoogman (2-1-3), who was mentioned prominently in YHH's latest episode of Her Ice, as she looks like she could be another breakout star.  

On defense, seniors Josie Skoogman and Kasey Senden (1-4-5), along with sophomore Addy McLay (0-2-2) and freshman Olivia Braunshausen (0-2-2), give the Pioneers strong play in their own zone as well as being able to chip in offensively as well.

At goaltender, the Pioneers have split starts between junior Charlotte Oscarson (.900 save percentage) and eighth-grader Piper Tam (one shutout) this season.  

November 23
Mound Westonka/Southwest Christian at Luverne - 2:30PM

The White Hawks travel outstate to Blue Mound Arena in Luverne to face a talented Cardinals squad. Can Luverne knock off a quality metro-area team?

Mound Westonka/SWC is coming off an emotional 2-0 victory over arch-rival Orono. The Whitehawks are led up front by seniors Elli Lundquist (3-1-4) and Gisella Harder (2-1-3), as well as junior Brelynn Koehler (0-2-2), who carry most of the scoring workload.  

Juniors Ali Butler (1-3-4) and Lizzy Callahan (1-1-2) lead a young defense corps for the White Hawks. Freshmen Marian Omann (0-1-1), Emma Butler (0-1-1), and Stella Berenguer round out Mound Westonka/SWC's defense.  

Junior Savannah Blahowiak (two shutouts) and Emma Covell have split time for the White Hawks at goaltender.

The Cardinals are coming off a 3-2 loss to Minnesota River. Luverne is led at forward by senior Payton Behr (6-1-7), junior Ella Apel (2-3-5), sophomore Izzy Steensma (2-5-7), and freshman Ellie Van Batavia (4-4-8), giving the Cardinals a well-balanced attack. The Cardinals' power play is rolling along at 30.9%.  

Sophomores Tenley Behr (2-2-4), Macie Edstrom (2-2-4), Rylee Kurtz (0-2-2), and Kassidy Saarloos (0-1-1) lead Luverne's defense. 

At goaltender, junior Emma Saarloos (2.12 goals against average) has started in every game for the Cardinals this season.