Championship Game

With three of the tourney’s top scorers, Maple Grove steamrolled to the title on Sunday with a 20-5 win over Chaska/Chanhassen. Ethan Elias (36G/13A), Justin Janicke (29G/15A), and Kyle Kukkonen (25G/13A) finished first, second, and fourth respectively in overall scoring. Chaska/Chan’s Jacob McPartland scored 32 goals and Jaden Anderson scored 22 to lead the StormHawks. 

3rd Place Game

Two of the tourney’s top teams squared off in the third place game, with Andover coming out on top over Woodbury 18-13. Andover’s Hunter Zinda was the top-scorer, racking up five goals in the game. Mitchell Wolfe led Andover in scoring with 24 goals. Woodbury’s Max Zupfer (26G/10A) and Connor Nelson (15G/12A) made the final top scorer’s list. 

5th Place Game

Elk River’s skill shone through its final game, as the Elks scored early and often in a 20-3 win over Mound Westonka. The Elks’ Joe Greniuk was the game’s high-scorer, notching five goals and two assists to finish with 22 goals overall. Despite the loss, Mound Westonka’s Luke Roelofs finished as one of the tourney’s leading scorers with 27 goals. 

*Note: In Saturday's recap, YHH wrongfully published that Mahtomedi beat Moundsview/Irondale. The teams did not play on Saturday. YHH regrets the error.

Ethan Elias- Osseo/Maple Grove

Already a "Player to Watch" but worth another mention. Led all players with 36 goals and 13 assists for 49 total points. 

Zach Reim- Moundsview/Irondale

Quietly racked up 25 goals over the weekend. Strong shot and high hockey IQ makes Reim a solid player to keep an eye on. 

Jacob McPartland- Chaska/Chan

Had a huge day on Sunday to finish with 32 goals this weekend. Always seems to find holes in the defense and finishes his shots. 

Joe Greniuk- Elk River

Built like a power forward and rarely loses a race to the puck. Also has well-developed backhand shot, a rarity (and major attribute) at this level.

Kyle Kukkonen- Osseo/Maple Grove

Big-time playmaker who enjoys obvious chemistry with his teammates. Very good communicator on the ice, with outstanding passing skills.

YHH spent three days watching these players strut their stuff from both the ice level and the skybox at the 3O3 Hockey and Training Center in Osseo.

What we saw was marked improvement each time a team stepped on the ice, from better spacing between teammates, better stick-handling from dozens of players, and a strong sense of anticipation that developed over the three days. 

These skills are imperative when it comes to 5-on-5 play, and the 3O3 facility certainly gives players a place to hone those skills. 

From experience covering games, game statistics are sometimes difficult to come by, but the 3O3 staff had EVERY player's stats recorded over the three days. Those numbers are absolutely imperative to providing quality coverage of these players.

Great venue, great people and great hockey.

That's the 3O3.