Mound Westonka/SWC celebrates their big win Saturday.
Section 5A
#3 Mound Westonka/Southwest Christian 2, #2 Breck 1
Lizzy Callahan’s goal with 54 seconds left broke a 1-1 tie as Mound Westonka outlasted Breck to earn a trip to the Section 5A finals. It was Callahan’s second goal of the game. She opened the scoring in the second period after the teams battled to a scoreless first frame. Her first goal was assisted by Gisella Harder and Elli Lundquist. Breck tied it at the 12:45 mark of the third when Ashley Babbitt scored with an assist to Mary Knoll. But Callahan’s second and 23rd of the year will send them to the finals where they will face top-seeded Orono, a team they defeated way back on Nov. 12, 2-0.
Breck finishes their season 17-7-1 and are one of the youngest teams in the state. They lose just two seniors. Ten of their players this season were freshmen or younger, so tey will be a team to watch in Section 5A for years to come. Eight grade goalie Clara Milinkovich played every game this season and posted a .933 save percentage. She stopped 25 shots in today’s loss.
Breck and Mound Westonka/SWC battled it out hard with Mound coming out on top in a close contest. LPH PHOTO BY JEFF ANDERSONWATCH SECTION 5A PLAYOFF HOCKEY AT:
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#1 Orono 7, #4 Delano/Rockford 1
The Spartans, ranked No. 3 overall in Class A and coming off their third straight state tournament appearance, outshot Delano/Rockford 62-14 in a dominating 7-1 win. They got goals from seven different players and will advance to play Mound Westonka/Southwest Christian in the section final as they look for their fourth consecutive section title.
Delano/Rockford finishes their season 15-11-1. Freshman goaltender Savannah Geyen had 55 saves.
Zoe Lopez of Orono looks to get them back to state.
Section 1A
#2 Albert Lea 7, #3 Simley 1
Mika Cichosz had a goal and three assists and Keira Erickson scored twice to lead Albert lea past Simley 7-1 in the Section 1A semifinals. Morgan Goskeson added a goal and an assist and Hanna Austinson and Aryah Hansen each added two assists. Simley’s Sydney Reis had 36 saves in the loss. Simley finished their season 12-13-1.Albert Lea will take on Dodge County in the finals.
#1 Dodge County 10, #4 Winona 0
Nora Carstensen had two goals and three assists, Zoe Heimer a goal and three assists and Taryn Wernecke two goals and an assist to lead the Wildcats to a 10-0 win and pit them in the section finals against No. 2 Albert Lea. Kylie Meyer scored twice and Daisy Harens had a goal and two assists while senior netminder Ida Huber earned her 34th career shutout. Aliya Gricius stopped 51 shots for Winona who finished their season 13-14-0.
Section 2A
#1 River Lakes 4, #5 Hutchinson 0
Sophie Olson scored twice and Sophia Hess had a goal and an assist as River Lakes advanced to the title game with a 4-0 win over Hutchinson. Kaydence Roeske stopped all 18 shots to earn her fourth shutout of the season. The senior is headed to Minnesota State next year. River Lakes will face No. 3 seed Willmar in the finals in St. Peter on Friday. Hutchinson finishes their season 13-14-0.
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#3 Willmar 2, #2 Minnesota River 0
Erin Eilers stopped all 17 shots she faced as the Cardinals defeated Minnesota River 2-0 to advance to the section final where they will face top-seeded River Lakes for a chance to go to state. Lily Jorgenson and Avery Olson each scored for Willmar and Hannah Bredeson assiste on both goals. Minneosta River’s Annika Magalee had 15 saves. They finish their season with an impressive 18-6-2 record. They will bring back almost their entire squad for next season and could make some noise in Section 2A in 2025-26.
Section 3A
#1 Marshall 2, #4 New Ulm 1
New Ulm’s Ava Brennan was strong in goal with 33 saves, but Marshall’s Abbey Foley was able to get two past her, both on power plays, as the top-seeded Tigers beat the Eagles 2-1.
Foley’s goals came in the second period and were both assisted by Brooklyn Mauch. Ava Kolander and Mia Wichmann also had assists.
It stayed 2-0 until the third when New Ulm’s Tristyn Wolner scored to halve the lead. But Marshall held on for the win as they reach the section final where they will play Luverne and look for their first state trip since 2018 and fourth overall as a program.
Foley’s two goals give her 14 on the season. The junior winger also has 32 assists. Mauch’s two assists gives her 80 points on the season.
New Ulm finishes the season 11-14-2, but only lose two seniors off this year’s roster.
Section 4A
#5 Chisago Lakes 3, #4 Minneapolis 2
Junior defenseman Naomi Eaton scored twice to lead the Wildcats past Minneapolis in Section 4A to advance to the title game. Minneapolis ends their season with a 9-17-0 record. Chisago Lakes, 10-15-1, will play top-seeded Holy Angels in the semifinals.
#3 Blake 4, #6 Visitation 0
Hannah Jones scored twice for Blake and added an assist and Janie McGawn stopped 21 shots to earn the shutout as the Bears beat Visitation 4-0 to advance to the section semifinals. Amelia Frederick stopped 46 shots in the loss.
Section 6A – updated bracket
Section 7A
#3 Rock Ridge 7, #2 North Shore 2
Natalie Bergman scored four goals, including the eventual game-winner as Rock Ridge defeated North Shore in a high-scoring affair. Mayme Scott added two goals and three assists for the Wolverines. North Shore’s Nina Thorson had a hat trick and two assists and Berkley Hoff added two goals and three assists. North Shore outshot Rock Ridge 45-21. Nola Kwiatkowski had 39 saves. North Shore finished their season with an impressive 20-4-2 record. Rock Ridge (12-11-4) will face top-seeded Proctor/Hermantown for a chance to go to state.
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#1 Proctor/Hermantown 10, #4 Moose Lake 1
The Mirage continued their march back to the X with a convincing win over a good Moose Lake team. The Mirage will meet Rock Ridge in the section final in Cloquet on Wednesday.
Section 8A
#1 Warroad 7, #4 Thief River Falls 0
In search of their fourth state title in a row, the Lady Warriors from Warroad stayed on path with a 7-0 win over No. 4 Thief River Falls. Taylor Reese had a hat trick and Jaylie French had three assists to lead Warroad to their 23rd win of the season. Katy Comstock and Kate Johnson each had a pair of assists, Vivienne Marcowka had two goals and an assist and Reagan Haley added a goal and two helpers in the win.
Warroad will play Crookston in the section final, looking for their ninth straight section championship.
Thief River Falls finishes their season at 9-13-1 and graduate just three seniors.
#2 Crookston 9, #3 East Grand Forks 2
Crookston got four goals and three assists form Addison Fee and two goals and an assist from Parker Strand as they beat the Green Wave 9-2 Saturday. Sophia Lukach had a goal and an assist for EGF, who ended their season 11-15-1. Fee and the rest of her teammates will face Warroad in the section final. Crookston senior goalie Kambelle Freije had 23 saves.
Tuesday’s match ups (Source: MNGirlsHockeyHub – Star Tribune)
| Visitor | V | Home | H | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
– | – | Aldrich Ice Arena – Class 2A, Section 4 semifinal | 5:00 PM CST | ||
– | – | Roseville Ice Arena – Class 2A, Section 5 semifinal | 5:00 PM CST | ||
– | – | Braemar Arena – Class 2A, Section 2 semifinal | 6:00 PM CST | ||
– | – | Roseville Ice Arena – Class 2A, Section 5 semifinal | 7:00 PM CST | ||
– | – | Richfield Ice Arena – Class 1A, Section 4 semifinal: TBD vs. No. 1 seed | 7:00 PM CST | ||
– | – | Doug Woog Arena – Class 1A, Section 4 semifinal: TBD vs. No. 2 seed | 7:00 PM CST | ||
– | – | Runestone Community Center – Class 1A, Section 6 championship: No. 2 seed vs. No. 1 seed | 7:00 PM CST | ||
– | – | Aldrich Ice Arena – Class 2A, Section 4 semifinal | 7:30 PM CST | ||
– | – | Lund Arena, Gustavus Adolphus College – Class 1A, Section 3 championship | 7:30 PM CST | ||
– | – | Braemar Arena – Class 2A, Section 2 semifinal | 8:00 PM CST |
