Andover survives scare in 7AA semifinals against Forest Lake

#1 Andover 2, #4 Forest Lake 1 OT

Andover avoided a huge upset when Taylor Schreifels netted the game winning goal in overtime as the Huskies, ranked No. 8 in the LPH Poll, survived a scare from a good Forest Lake squad. Abigail Sklavenitis scored for the Rangers in the first period and goaltender Taylor Thompson held the Huskies in check until late in the second period when Schreifels scored short-handed at the 14:49 mark to tie it. Maya Engler and Hanna Olson assisted.

It stayed that way until the end of regulation and despite the mounting pressure of Andover, Thompson was up to the challenge, stopping all 19 shots in the final frame. She stopped six more in overtime before Schreifels sent the Huskies back to the section 7AA final, a game they have won the past seven seasons.

Thompson finished with 55 saves as the Huskies outshot the Rangers 57-6. It was also a huge game for Schreifels, a sophomore defenseman, who notched goals six and seven on the season.

Forest Lake finishes their season 15-6-6 and will bring back a slew of young talent next season, including Thompson and leading scorer Sklavenitis (19-11-30).

There was plenty of other playoff action going on around the State of Hockey Saturday as some sections opened up with quarterfinals play while others were calling it semifinal Saturday.

Section 7AA

#2 Grand Rapids/Greenway 6, #3 Elk River 3

The state’s leading scorer isn’t slowing down as Mercury Bischoff notched her eighth hat trick on the season as the Lightning advanced to the section final where they will try to dethrone Andover. Kylie DeBay added a pair of goals and Hailey Forrest and Kate Carlson both added two assists. Bella Doll led Elk River with two assists. They finish their season 9-17-1.

Here is a rundown of results for the rest of Class AA:

Section 1AA

#3 Northfield 4, #2 Lakeville South 2

Northfield scored four unanswered goals to advance to the section finals where they will face top-seeded Farmington. Ashlyn Paukert, Emma Peroutka, Mia Miller and Lillian Jindra all scored for the Raiders. Claire Barrieau and Sophia Kuhns gave Lakeville South a 2-0 lead. Shots were relatively even with Northfield having the edge 29-27. Raider goalie Macy Mueller stopped 25 shots. LVS’s Snow Banks stopped 25 shots. The Cougars finished their season 9-17-1.

#1 Farmington 4, #4 Mankato East 3

Addison Moudry made 35 saves and Jenna Goblirsch scored all four goals as Farmington survived a potential upset with a 4-3 win over Mankato East. Goblirsch’ short-handed goal in the third ended up being the clincher. Mankato East got goals from Grace Campbell, Brielle Newton and Ella Fugazzi as they finish their season 15-10-2. Farmington will play Northfield for the section title. 

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Section 3AA

#6 Eastview 4, #2 Cretin-Derham Hall 3     2OT 

In one of the more entertaining games Saturday, Eastview outlasted Cretin-Derham Hall in double overtime, escaping with a 4-3 victory to advance to the section finals where they will face top-seeded Rosemount. Ella Schafer scored at the 8:12 mark of the second overtime to lift the Lightning (9-14-4) to the upset win over CDH (15-9-3). Schafer’s goal was the exclamation point after teammate Ireland Murphy’s hat trick, her third goal tying the game at the 6:07 mark of the third. Cretin’s Ava Perry scored two second-period goals to give the Raiders the lead and Abby Broz’s goal early in the third broke a 2-2 tie.

Both goalies were outstanding as the Lightning led in shots on goal 43-41. Bethany Bigalke had 38 saves for Eastview to garner the win. Grace Kemp had 39 saves for the Raiders. 

Eastview will face top-seeded Rosemount Feb. 12 for a chance at state and so far are the lowest seed to reach the section finals.

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#1 Rosemount 3, #4 Park of Cottage Grove 2    OT

Audree Boll scored seven minutes into overtime to help top-seeded Rosemount advance to the section title game where they will face #6 Eastview in the section final on Feb. 12. The Irish also got goals from Annalee Holzer and Zoe Junckler. After a scoreless first period Stella Daly scored for the Wolfpack. Holzer tied it late in the second period. 

The teams traded goals again in the third with Josie Leonard scoring at the 13:41 mark to tie it. Boll’s overtime winner was her 10^th of the year. Gianna Marchese had 26 saves for Rosemount. Alayna Adamez had 21 saves for the Wolfpack who finished their season 13-12-2.

Section 4AA

#2 Hill-Murray 9, St. Paul/Two Rivers 0

Ella Hornung had a goal and four assists and Reese Unklesbay add two goals and an assist as the Pioneers upended St. Paul/Two Rivers 9-0 in the section quarterfinals. Regan Berglung added a goal and two assists and Emily Pohl scored 33^rd and 34^th goals of her season. They will play East Ridge in the section semifinals. Kaitlyn Galeazzi had 49 saves for the Riveters, who finished their season 7-19-0.

#4 Stillwater 3, #5 White Bear Lake 1

The Ponies will play another day as they defeated No. 5 White Bear Lake 3-1, outshooting them 33-15 and getting goals from three different players – Audrey Hackler, Parker Reardon and Brynne Laska. WBL goalie Marcie Marston was stellar in goal with 30 saves for the Bears. Stillwater will face top-seed Woodbury in the section semifinals Tuesday. White Bear Lake finishes their season at 7-15-4.

#3 East Ridge 3, #6 Gentry Academy 0

Lillian Pohl, Kaylee Paul and Cheyne Walz scored for East Ridge and Molly Bierwerth stopped all 26 shots to earn the shutout.  Gentry Academy’s Isabelle Deutz stopped 32 shots as the Stars finished their season 6-19-1. 

Section 5AA

#2 Maple Grove 3, #7 Rogers 1

The Crimson held off a stubborn Rogers squad to advance in Section 5AA. Kelsey Olson scored a pair of goals and Bella Prosser stopped 17 sots to advance to the semifinals. Hadley Bakker also scored for Maple Grove. Rogers’ Lauren Barnacle scored their lone goal down 2-0 to make it a game. Rogers goalie Claire Kinniberg stopped 38 shots as the Royals finished their season 7-19-0.

#1 Centennial/Spring Lake Park 10, #8A Mounds View/Irondale 1

Sophomore Grace Laager scored a natural hat trick in the first period as the Cougars throttled Mounds View/Irondale 10-1 in the Section 5AA quarterfinals. Laager also added three assists and linemate Teagan Kulenkamp added a goal and five assists and Mia Sutch added two goals and three assists. Katie Ball also added a goal and three assists. 

Nadia Buck scored the lone goal for MVI, who finished their season 4-19-3. They will graduate six seniors. Leading scorer, Sarah Johnson (16-17-33) will return as a junior after leading the team as a sophomore.

#3 Champlin Park/Coon Rapids 4, #6 Osseo/Park Center 1

Sydney Burnevik had a hat trick as Champlin Park/Coon Rapids outshot Osseo-Park Center 50-10. Burnevik added an assist and June Semling added three assists in the win. Lily McKenzie also added a goal and two assists. Alli Olson stopped 46 shots for Osseo/Park Center who finished their season 7-16-3. 

#5 North Wright County 3, #4 Roseville/Mahtomedi 2

North Wright County outlasted Roseville/Mahtomedi 3-2 to advance in Section 5AA. They improved to 11-15-1. Roseville/Mahtomedi finishes their season 13-11-2 and will graduate 10 seniors.

Section 6AA

#3 Wayzata 5, #6 Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper

Noelle Noble scored twice and Julia Ostapeic had a goal and two assists to lead the Trojans to a 5-2 win to advance to the semifinals in Section 6AA. Claire Freed added a goal and an assist and Ava Hansen also scored. Claire Hanson and Natalie Staples scored for Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper who finishes their season 4-22-0.

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#4 Hopkins/Park 4, #5 Bloomington Jefferson 2

Hopkins/Park rallied for three third-period goals to lift them into the section semifinals with a 4-2 win over the Jaguars. Lucy Johnson tied the game at the 3:23 mark and then Rayna Stecklein scored twice to give them the 4-2 win. Helen Sautter stopped 22 shots to earn the win. Ava Ostland and Allegra Kuhn scored for the Jaguars. Chloe Golden stopped 30 shots as the Jaguars finish their season 10-16-0.

Section 8AA

#1AA Moorhead 4, #4 Alexandria 1

Haylee Melquist scored twice for the Spuds as they advanced to the section finals with a 4-1 win over Alexandria. The Spuds outshot the Cardinals 27-11. Shay Benson and Anna Bjorkman also scored for Moorhead who improved to 19-7-1. Alexandria finishes their season 13-11-3.

#2 Roseau 3, #3 Bemidji 2 OT

Jasmine Hovda’s goal 2:11 into overtime lifted the second-seeded Rams over Bemidji to advance to the section final where they will battle Moorhead. It was Hovda’s second goal of the game and 18^th of the season. Bemidji’s Naomi Johnson tied the game 2-2 at 10:41 in the third. Megan Berg scored the other goal for Bemidji and Bailey Rupp had a pair of assists. Ella Ketring scored Roseau’s first goal of the game. Bemidji finishes 16-10-1 and will bring back virtually all of their scoring next season. 

Tuesday’s Match-ups: (Source: MNHockeyHub – Star Tribune)