Black Friday Hockey Bonanza: 32 Minnesota High School Games Light Up Thanksgiving Weekend
Black Friday delivered more than just shopping deals—it brought a feast of Minnesota high school hockey action with 32 games across the state. From overtime thrillers to dominant shutouts, tournament battles to rivalry showdowns, November 28, 2025, was a day that reminded us why we love this sport.
🏆 Tournament Action Heats Up
Tonka Thanksgiving Preview
Rosemount 2, Chanhassen 1 (OT)
Talk about a way to start your tournament. Gavin McNeil became the hero for Rosemount, burying a short-handed goal at 7:32 of overtime to give the Irish a 2-1 victory over Chanhassen. The game was a goaltending clinic—Drew Sherman stopped 28 of 29 shots (.966 save percentage) for Rosemount, while Tyler Jackson made 28 saves for Chanhassen. Avery Hanowski opened the scoring in the first period for Rosemount before Kalen Balliet tied it up in the second. But McNeil’s shorthanded OT winner? That’s the stuff of legends.
Minnetonka 3, Rogers 0
Chase Jerdee was absolutely perfect between the pipes, stopping all 23 shots he faced as Minnetonka blanked Rogers 3-0. The Skippers dominated with 36 shots on goal, and Mason Schemenaur orchestrated the offense with two assists. Caden Lindsay (14:56, 1st), Max Aronson (12:01, 2nd), and Jordan Johnson (15:42, 3rd, empty net) provided the goals. Tyler Bacon kept Rogers in it with 33 saves, but Minnetonka’s relentless pressure was too much.
Shakopee 7, Andover 1
The Sabers made a statement in their tournament opener, rolling past Andover 7-1. This was a complete team effort from Shakopee, who controlled the game from start to finish at Pagel Activity Center.
TRIA Classic
Providence Academy 9, Northern Edge 0
The Lions put on an absolute clinic, dismantling Northern Edge 9-0 in a performance that had everyone at TRIA Rink taking notice. Will Stricker led the onslaught with a hat trick and an assist (4 points), while Gavin Sattler and Eliot Carlson each chipped in 3 points. Kayden Martin didn’t have to work too hard in net, but he was perfect when called upon. The Lions’ 40-5 shot advantage tells you everything you need to know about this one. Seven goals in the second period? That’s just showing off.
Irondale 6, Mankato East 4
This one had some bite to it. Irondale’s Nico Cisneros scored twice and Jax Marshall added a goal and an assist as the Knights held off a scrappy Mankato East squad 6-4. Luke Lebens was phenomenal for the Cougars with 4 points (1G, 3A), but it wasn’t enough. The game featured 21 combined penalties, and both teams went 0-for on the power play despite plenty of opportunities. Irondale’s 41 shots on goal proved to be the difference.
Proctor 3, Two Rivers 0
William Pocrnich was flawless in net for Proctor, stopping all 15 shots he faced in a 3-0 shutout of Two Rivers. The Rails dominated with 44 shots on goal, though Tyler Priest kept Two Rivers in it with 41 saves (.932 save percentage). Rafe Giswold opened the scoring in the first period, and Breckin Ross and Wes Paulson added insurance goals in the third.
Gentry Academy 9, Cambridge-Isanti 3
Gentry Academy flexed their muscles with a commanding 9-3 victory over Cambridge-Isanti. The Stars showed why they’re one of the teams to watch this season with a dominant performance at TRIA Rink.
Centennial Holiday Tournament
Blaine 4, Eastview 0
Wesley Andrle recorded a shutout, stopping all 17 shots he faced as Blaine dominated Eastview 4-0. The Bengals peppered Lightning goalie with 51 shots on goal in a performance that was all about offensive pressure. Tanner Ferdig led the way with a goal and an assist, while Sam Burns dished out two helpers. Krewz Harper and Franklin Loo scored in the first period to set the tone, and Ferdig and Grady Bautch added second-period goals to seal it.
Mahtomedi 6, Centennial 3
Vinny Redpath put on a show with 5 points (2G, 3A) as Mahtomedi exploded for four third-period goals to pull away from Centennial 6-3. The game was tied 2-2 after two periods before the Zephyrs’ offensive explosion. Brayden Fuerst added two goals and Devin O’Donnell contributed 3 points (1G, 2A). Nick Carls led Centennial with a goal and an assist, but the Cougars couldn’t match Mahtomedi’s third-period surge.
Spring Lake Park/Coon Rapids Thanksgiving Tournament
Rochester Century/JM 4, Spring Lake Park/Coon Rapids 3 (OT)
The Panthers built a 3-0 lead through two periods, then watched it evaporate as SLP/CR stormed back with three unanswered goals to force overtime. But Rochester Century/JM had the last laugh, winning it in OT to advance. Jarek Solak led the Panthers with 2 points, while Zachary Bohan made 30 saves (.909 save percentage) to hold on for the win.
Apple Valley/Burnsville 6, Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper 3
Avery Buckner was the star with 2 goals and an assist, and Andrew Benolkin added two goals as Apple Valley/Burnsville rolled past Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper 6-3. The Eagles’ power play was clicking at 50% (2-for-4), which proved to be the difference. Brady Northrup had a hat trick for the Wings, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Eagles’ balanced attack.
Simley Turkey Tournament
Simley 8, Park Rapids 2
The Spartans came out firing with five first-period goals and never looked back in an 8-2 demolition of Park Rapids. Eli Schwab was the catalyst with 4 points (2G, 2A), while Jamie Kennedy and Aiden Fischbach each had multi-point games. Everett Hay was solid in net with a .933 save percentage. Park Rapids’ Konnor Ball had a goal and an assist, but the Panthers were overwhelmed by Simley’s offensive firepower.
Albert Lea 5, Red Wing 1
Owen Hansen was outstanding in net for Albert Lea, stopping 24 of 25 shots (.960 save percentage) as the Tigers advanced with a 5-1 victory. Tyler Balfe scored on the power play in the first period, and the Tigers never looked back. Ethan Stieler, Fletcher Pirsig, Jacob Kolker, and Casey Ulve all found the back of the net. Brody Peterson scored the lone goal for Red Wing.
Marshall Thanksgiving Classic
Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato 3, Pine City Area 2
A back-and-forth first period saw both teams score twice, but Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato grabbed the lead in the second period on Mason Karnik’s power-play goal and held on for a 3-2 semifinal victory. Griffin Niska made 21 saves for the winners, while Milo Babolik stopped 29 shots in a losing effort for Pine City.
Marshall 5, Morris/Benson Area 1
Morgan Rokeh scored twice and McCoy Guenther was stellar in net (.933 save percentage) as Marshall dominated Morris/Benson Area 5-1. The Tigers controlled the game with 36 shots and converted on 2 of 8 power-play opportunities. Charlie Blume scored the lone goal for Morris/Benson.
River Falls Thanksgiving Invitational
St. Paul 4, Regis/Altoona/McDonell (Wis.) 1
The Pioneers jumped out to a 3-0 first-period lead and cruised to a 4-1 victory. Charlie Rust scored twice, Ian Wallace had a goal and an assist, and Evan Shipp dished out two helpers. Emory Batt was solid in net with a .938 save percentage. Nate Spencer scored a consolation goal for Regis in the third period.
River Falls (Wis.) 7, Osseo 2
River Falls dominated from the opening faceoff, scoring three first-period goals and adding four more in the second to blow past Osseo 7-2. Jaxon Flanagan led the Wildcats with 2 goals and an assist, while Jake Lien added a goal and an assist. Jake Burggraff and Cole Sawicky scored for Osseo in the second period, but it was too little, too late.
Somerset Thanksgiving Tournament
Tartan 4, Somerset (Wis.) 0
Nathan McGuire was perfect between the pipes, stopping all 25 shots he faced as Tartan blanked Somerset 4-0. All four Tartan goals came in a dominant second period—Devon Shier, Colton Tesser, Quinton Remackel, and Carter Parent all found the back of the net. Wyle Rutherford and Carter Parent each had 2 points for the Titans.
Woodbury Thanksgiving Tournament
Champlin Park 3, Eagan 1
The Rebels’ power play was perfect (2-for-2, 100%) as they defeated Eagan 3-1 in the semifinal. Luke Carlson and Max Peterson each scored power-play goals in the second period to erase a 1-0 deficit, and Rhys George added an empty-netter. Tanner Wylie was outstanding in net with a .966 save percentage. Max Turner scored for Eagan in the first period.
🔥 Non-Tournament Standouts
Hibbing/Chisholm 6, St. Cloud Cathedral 2
The Bluejackets dominated at the Municipal Athletic Complex in St. Cloud, outshooting Cathedral 35-20 and scoring five unanswered goals after falling behind 1-0. Isaiah Hildenbrand scored twice, while Tate Swanson and Cole Swanson each dished out three assists. Both teams converted on the power play at 50%, but Hibbing/Chisholm’s depth was too much for Cathedral to handle.
East Grand Forks 5, Grand Forks Red River (N.D.) 2
The Green Wave’s power play was lethal, converting 3 of 6 opportunities in a 5-2 victory over Grand Forks Red River. Cy Hjelmen and Max Bies each had a goal and an assist, while Tucker Lovejoy, Wyatt Cordts, and Nolan Meulebroeck each contributed two assists. Noah Schindele made 25 saves (.926 save percentage) for EGF.
South St. Paul 6, Greenway 2
The Packers dominated with 40 shots on goal and four third-period goals to pull away from Greenway 6-2. Jaxson Horning led the way with 3 points (1G, 2A), while Roman Knight added a goal and an assist. Greenway went 0-for-7 on the power play, which proved costly.
Crookston 5, Red Lake Falls 4 (OT)
What a comeback! Red Lake Falls led 4-2 after two periods, but Crookston stormed back with two third-period goals to force overtime. Garrett Fischer played hero, scoring at 0:41 of OT to complete the comeback. Fischer finished with 2 goals and an assist, while Boe Nelson had 2 goals and an assist for Red Lake Falls. Brady Chandler made 37 saves for Crookston in the winning effort.
Chisago Lakes 5, Hudson (Wis.) 2
The Wildcats’ power play was on fire (2-for-3, 66.67%) as they defeated Hudson 5-2. Colton Horak scored twice, Colton Whiterabbit had a goal and an assist, and Jacob Schaeppi made 22 saves (.917 save percentage). Hudson scored first, but Chisago Lakes took control and never looked back.
Moorhead 5, Warroad 3
Joey Cullen put on a show at The Gardens Arena in Warroad, scoring twice and adding two assists in Moorhead’s 5-3 victory. The Spuds dominated with 39 shots on goal compared to Warroad’s 24. Ryan Shaugabay scored twice for the Warriors, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Moorhead’s balanced attack.
Minneapolis 4, Fergus Falls 0
The Millers absolutely dominated, outshooting Fergus Falls 56-8 in a 4-0 shutout. Will Ackerman scored twice, and Oliver Thielen was perfect in net with 8 saves. Holden Stenstrom made 52 saves (.929 save percentage) for Fergus Falls in a heroic effort, but the Otters were simply overwhelmed by Minneapolis’ offensive pressure.
West Fargo Sheyenne (N.D.) 4, Roseau 3
The Mustangs scored twice in the third period to rally past Roseau 4-3. Both teams were perfect on the power play (2-for-4, 50%), making special teams the difference. Oliver Leshovsky and Charlie Ysteboe each had a goal and an assist for West Fargo Sheyenne.
Wayzata 2, Rock Ridge 0
Ryan Pellinger recorded a 26-save shutout as Wayzata blanked Rock Ridge 2-0 at Plymouth Ice Center. Jackson Hendricks scored in the second period, and Holton Davison added a short-handed insurance goal in the third. The Trojans dominated with 44 shots on goal, while Wyatt Jonassen made 42 saves (.955 save percentage) in a losing effort for Rock Ridge.
Sauk Rapids-Rice 5, Monticello 5 (OT)
What a wild one! Sauk Rapids-Rice scored four goals in the third period to erase a deficit and force overtime, where the teams settled for a 5-5 tie. Bryden Prelvitz led the Storm with 2 goals and an assist, while Elijah Fitch added a goal and two assists. Liam ODonnell and Clyde Middleton each had 2 points for Monticello.
Holy Angels 5, Holy Family 2
Cole Cheeseman scored twice and added an assist as Holy Angels defeated Holy Family 5-2 at Bloomington Ice Garden. The Stars dominated with 34 shots on goal compared to Holy Family’s 12. Teddy Lechner had a goal and an assist for the winners.
Hermantown 6, Cretin-Derham Hall 3
Beau Christy led the Hawks with 2 goals and an assist as Hermantown defeated Cretin-Derham Hall 6-3 at Highland Arena. The Hawks jumped out to a 2-0 first-period lead and never looked back. Alexander Nicklin and Noah Thurston each had a goal and an assist, while Paxson Madill dished out two helpers.
St. Louis Park 4, Woodbury 3 (OT)
Owen Anklam scored at 5:19 of overtime to give St. Louis Park a thrilling 4-3 victory over Woodbury. Anklam finished with a goal and an assist, while Teddy Rich also had 2 points. The Rangers outshot Woodbury 35-24 and got stellar goaltending from Parker Jirik despite the .875 save percentage. Sam Sanchez had a goal and an assist for Woodbury.
📊 By The Numbers
- Total Games: 32
- Overtime Games: 5 (Rosemount-Chanhassen, Rochester Century/JM-SLP/CR, Crookston-Red Lake Falls, Sauk Rapids-Rice-Monticello, St. Louis Park-Woodbury)
- Shutouts: 7 (Providence Academy, Minnetonka, Blaine, Proctor, Minneapolis, Tartan, Wayzata)
- Highest Scoring Game: Providence Academy 9, Northern Edge 0 (9 goals)
- Most Shots: Minneapolis 56 vs. Fergus Falls
- Best Save Percentage: Chase Jerdee (Minnetonka) 1.000, William Pocrnich (Proctor) 1.000, Nathan McGuire (Tartan) 1.000, Ryan Pellinger (Wayzata) 1.000, Oliver Thielen (Minneapolis) 1.000
🎯 What’s Next?
Saturday brings another full slate of tournament action as teams look to advance or claim championships. The Tonka Thanksgiving Preview, TRIA Classic, and other tournaments continue, and we’ll be here to bring you all the action.
Black Friday 2025 will be remembered as one of the best days of Minnesota high school hockey this season. From overtime thrillers to dominant performances, from shutouts to comebacks, this was a day that had it all.
Stay tuned to Legacy Hockey for continued coverage of all the tournament action this weekend!
