November 29
Hopkins/St. Louis Park at Marshall - 12:30 PM
Hopkins/St. Louis Park makes the trip out to the 924 to take on the Tigers at Red Baron Arena in Marshall.
Hopkins/St. Louis Park skated to a 4-4 tie against North Shore. The Royals are led up front by freshman Hazel Schenkelberg (6-1-7), junior Lucy Johnson (2-4-6), and sophomore Sydney Schwartzentruber (2-0-2) set the pace offensively for Hopkins/St. Louis Park. Freshman Cassidy Voigt (3-0-3) moonlights between forward and defense and is an emerging star for the Royals.
On defense, senior Katy Geiser (2-1-3), juniors Rayna Stecklein (0-2-2) and Summer Seurer, as well as sophomore Lianna Hess (0-1-1) and freshman Amelia Harmston (0-2-2) are a group that likes to be active and involved in the Royals' attack.
At goaltender, Hopkins/St. Louis Park has split starts between junior Helen Sautter (.840 save percentage) and freshman Harper Hatch (.857 save percentage) this season.
The Tigers are feeling confident after a 7-0 rout of Worthington. Marshall is led at forward by senior Aubree Metheny (5-0-5), junior Abbey Foley (2-10-12), sophomore Brooklyn Mauch (7-9-16), and freshman Peyton DeMuth (9-2-11), giving the Tigers decent scoring depth.
On defense, seniors Mia Wichmann (0-3-3) and Olivia Degroot (2-0-2), as well as sophomores Ava Kolander (0-3-3) and Leah Christianson, keep it simple in their end and work pucks up to the Tigers' plethora of skilled forwards.
At goaltender, sophomore Lily Stelter (1.17 goals against average) has made every start this season for Marshall.
Lily Stelter, Marshall
November 29
White Bear Lake at Grand Rapids/Greenway - 7:00 PM
The Bears make their annual trek up to the 218 to face the Grand Rapids/Greenway Lightning at Yanmar Arena as part of its Lightning Tournament.
White Bear Lake is coming off a tough 6-3 loss to East Ridge. The Bears are led up front by seniors Talia Domschot (2-5-7), Amanda Smythe (UW-River Falls commit, 1-2-3), and Lily Howard (2-1-3), junior Madelyn Lee (St. Cloud State commit, 2-0-2) as well as sophomores Paige Downey (2-3-5) and Kendall Roeser (1-1-2) carry most of the scoring workload for White Bear Lake.
Seniors Grace Bailey (1-2-3) and Maddy Belisle (1-0-1) along with junior Olivia Simpkins (1-0-1) and sophomore Lyla Beck (0-1-1), round out the rest of White Bear Lake's defense group.
At goaltender, sophomore Macie Marston (.835 save percentage) has made every start this season for the Bears.
Grand Rapids/Greenway feels confident after a 4-0 victory over Rogers. At forward, the Lightning leans on star senior Mercury Bischoff (Minnesota State commit, 10-3-13), but Grand Rapids/Greenway has other scoring options in its arsenal. Sophomore Opal Anderson (2-2-4) and eighth-grader Kate Carlson (2-4-6) have stepped into more prominent roles offensively, and their confidence is growing with each game.
On defense, seniors Maisie Bader (0-1-1) and Nina Hofstad (0-1-1), along with junior Haylie Forrest (3-0-3), sophomores Sophie Carlson (0-2-2) and Emma Muller (0-2-2) will try to limit White Bear Lake's scoring chances.
At goaltender, the Lightning have rotated between junior Claire Tobeck (.805 save percentage) and sophomore Teagan Christy (.860 save percentage).
Amanda Smythe, White Bear Lake
November 30
Gentry Academy at Proctor/Hermantown - 2:00 PM
Gentry Academy makes the trip to Proctor/Hermantown to take on the Mirage.
The Stars are coming off a 4-0 loss to Eden Prairie. Gentry Academy is led at forward by senior Haley Gray (1-0-1), junior Elsa Myers (0-2-2), and sophomore Maddie Baker (2-1-3) carry most of the Stars' scoring.
On defense, seniors Greta Culshaw-Klein (0-1-1), Riley Avelar, and Emma Laming will be leaned upon to try to limit the Mirage's scoring chances.
Senior Isabelle Deutz (.912 save percentage) has made every start for Gentry Academy this season at goaltender.
Proctor/Hermantown is coming off a 4-0 victory over Moose Lake Area. Mirage seniors Jane Eckstrom (3-1-4), Ella Rothe (1-1-2), and Riah Ward (1-0-1), as well as juniors Mya Gunderson (2-1-3) and Mylie Chesley (0-2-2) lead a young forward group which includes talented freshman Ella Kaups (2-1-3).
On defense, juniors Cambriia Thomas (0-2-2) and Rylee Kalkbrener (1-1-2), as well as sophomores Avery Milbridge (1-2-3) and Elise Eckstrom (0-2-2) will be tasked with shutting down Gentry Academy's attack.
Proctor/Hermantown has spread goaltending duties between senior Neelah McLeod (.856 save percentage) and juniors Lillian Clemons (1 shutout) and Suri Langley (1 shutout) this season.
Neelah McLeod, Proctor/Hermantown
November 30
Prior Lake at Farmington - 2:00 PM
This is a South Suburban showdown as the Lakers travel to Schmitz-Maki Ice Arena to take on the Tigers. Who will win the first of two meetings between the clubs?
The Lakers are coming off a 3-2 loss to Lakeville South. At forward, Prior Lake leans on the experience of senior Abigail Grove (1-1-2) for leadership of a young but skilled group of sophomores Abby Anthony (3-5-8), Gabriella Voll (2-4-6) and Jonni Anderson (3-2-5) and freshman Raya Mathiason (2-1-3) give the Lakers quality scoring depth. Prior Lake's power play is cruising along at 30%.
On defense, seniors Gianna Neist (0-2-2), Tessa Ginkel (0-1-1), and Sydney Kashmark provide the stay-at-home presence, while sophomores Addison Heinicke (3-3-6) and Kallie Disrud (1-1-2) like to get involved in the offensive zone.
Junior Sophie Capiello (.928 save percentage) has been Prior Lake's workhorse all season long at goaltender.
Farmington is coming off a 4-0 loss to the Blake School. Up front, the Tigers are led by the freshman trio of Amelia Goblirsch (4-1-5), Jenna Goblirsch (5-4-9), and Taylor Risch (1-3-4). Sophomores Layla Garofalo (1-0-1), Paige Johnson (4-0-4) and Lexi Giller (0-5-5) contribute scoring and give Farmington decent scoring depth. Farmington's power play is off to a strong start, finding the back of the net at a 33.3% rate.
On defense, senior Kennedy Meier (0-2-2), junior Katey Getting along with sophomores Josie Empey (0-3-3) and Amara Zens (0-2-2), and freshman Norah Kratz (0-1-1) round out Farmington's blueline group.
At goaltender, the Tigers have rotated between senior Addison Moudry (.909 save percentage) and sophomore Makena Underwood (.891 save percentage) this season.
Kennedy Meier, Farmington