Minnesota High School Hockey Recap: December 2, 2025 – 47 Games of Pure Hockey Magic

Tuesday night delivered an absolute feast of Minnesota high school hockey action with 47 games lighting up rinks across the state. From overtime heartbreakers to dominant shutouts, December 2nd had it all. Let’s break down the night’s most memorable moments.

🔥 Game of the Night: Overtime Thrillers

Stillwater 3, East Ridge 2 (OT) – Batchelor’s Heroics

At the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center, Tate Batchelor played the role of hero for Stillwater, scoring twice including the overtime winner at 4:07 to lift the Ponies past East Ridge 3-2. Despite being outshot 38-21, Stillwater’s Gavin Bajda stood tall in net with a .905 save percentage.

East Ridge’s power play was electric, converting 2 of 3 opportunities (66.67%) with goals from Lance Kohnen and Ivan Schmitz. But when it mattered most, Batchelor delivered. His game-tying goal with 1:27 left in regulation at 13:33 of the third period set the stage for his overtime heroics.

Bloomington Jefferson 5, Two Rivers 4 (OT) – Short-Handed Magic

In West St. Paul, Bloomington Jefferson pulled off something special – a short-handed overtime winner. Brayden Thomas found the back of the net just 4:04 into the extra frame while the Jaguars were down a man, capping off a wild back-and-forth battle.

Blake Dosan led Jefferson with 3 points (1G, 2A), while Two Rivers’ Gavin Tritz matched that output with 1 goal and 2 assists. The game featured plenty of penalty drama, with Two Rivers accumulating 19 penalty minutes including a game misconduct.

New Ulm 2, Minnesota River 1 (OT) – Anderson’s Wall

Despite being outshot 30-19, New Ulm’s Colton Anderson was absolutely sensational in net, posting a .967 save percentage to keep his team in the game. Melvin Sellner rewarded Anderson’s brilliance with the overtime winner just 1:54 into the extra period, assisted by Jaxon Saenz and Bobby Rewitzer.

Simley 6, St. Paul Academy 5 (OT)

Another nail-biter saw Simley edge St. Paul Academy in overtime. The back-and-forth affair featured 11 combined goals before Simley found the winner in the extra session.

Sartell 5, Gentry Academy 5 (OT) – Deadlocked

The only game to end in a tie, Sartell and Gentry Academy battled to a 5-5 draw at TCO Sports Garden. Both teams left everything on the ice in this Central Lakes Conference thriller.

🎯 Offensive Explosions

Luverne 18, Redwood Valley 0 – Historic Domination

The night’s most lopsided affair saw Luverne absolutely demolish Redwood Valley 18-0 at the Redwood Area Community Center. This wasn’t just a win – it was a statement.

Maddux Domagala put on a clinic with 6 goals and 3 assists for 9 points. Yes, you read that right – NINE POINTS. Colton Haubrich added 3 goals and an assist, while Benjamin Hartquist chipped in 2 goals and 2 assists.

The Cardinals controlled every aspect of the game, outshooting Redwood Valley 62-10. Goaltender Xander Remme didn’t face much work, but he was perfect when called upon, posting a 1.000 save percentage for the shutout. Remarkably, not a single penalty was called in the entire game.

Bagley/Fosston 12, Lake of the Woods 1 – Second Period Explosion

Bagley/Fosston turned on the jets in the second period, scoring 9 goals in the middle frame en route to a 12-1 demolition of Lake of the Woods. Wyatt Gerbracht (3G, 2A) and Logan Dillich (2G, 3A) each posted 5-point nights, while Cole Johnson added a hat trick.

The most remarkable stat? Lake of the Woods actually outshot Bagley/Fosston 31-20, but Brookston Hildebrandt’s stellar goaltending (.966 save percentage) kept the Bears at bay.

Hibbing/Chisholm 9, Duluth Denfeld 3 – Shot Barrage

Hibbing/Chisholm unleashed 64 shots on Duluth Denfeld’s net, with Tate Swanson leading the charge with a hat trick and an assist for 4 points. The Blue Jackets’ power play was lethal, converting 3 of 7 opportunities (42.86%). Despite Matthew Smith’s 55 saves for Denfeld, the shot volume was simply too much to overcome.

🧱 Defensive Masterclasses & Shutouts

New Prague 1, Rochester Mayo 0 – Klose’s Perfection

Joey Klose was absolutely perfect for New Prague, stopping all 19 shots he faced for the shutout. Carson Ashley’s lone goal was all the offense New Prague needed. Rochester Mayo’s Colton Brandt was nearly as good with a .963 save percentage (26 saves on 27 shots), but Klose’s perfection made the difference.

Grand Rapids 6, Proctor 0 – Total Domination

Grant Olson faced minimal work but was perfect when needed, stopping all 5 shots for the shutout. The real story was Grand Rapids’ offensive onslaught – 49 shots on goal. Dylan Clayton scored twice, while Will Shermoen contributed 3 points (1G, 2A). Proctor’s William Pocrnich made 43 saves in a valiant losing effort.

Cloquet/Esko/Carlton 2, Minneapolis 0 – Iallonardo’s Gem

Jacob Iallonardo turned aside all 18 shots he faced for the shutout as Cloquet/Esko/Carlton blanked Minneapolis 2-0 at Parade Ice Garden. Mason Robbins opened the scoring at 5:14 of the first period, and Conor Sullivan sealed it with a third-period tally.

Rochester Lourdes 6, St. Paul 0

Rochester Lourdes cruised to a 6-0 shutout victory over St. Paul, dominating from start to finish.

North Shore 1, Ely 0

In a defensive battle, North Shore edged Ely 1-0 in a low-scoring affair that showcased stellar goaltending on both ends.

Alexandria 4, St. Cloud Cathedral 0

Alexandria blanked St. Cloud Cathedral 4-0 in a dominant performance that never gave the Crusaders a chance.

⭐ Individual Standout Performances

St. Thomas Academy 7, Eastview 2 – Offensive Clinic

St. Thomas Academy put on an offensive showcase at St. Thomas Ice Arena, with three players posting multi-point nights. Gus Olson was the playmaker extraordinaire with 5 points (1G, 4A), while Cole Braunshausen added 4 points (2G, 2A) and Maverick McKinnon chipped in 3 points (2G, 1A).

The Cadets dominated possession with 52 shots to Eastview’s 32. Jacksyn Crary was stellar in net with a .938 save percentage, while Eastview’s Charlie Scanlon faced a barrage, making 45 saves despite allowing 7 goals.

Brayden Strand’s 4-Goal Night Falls Short

In a losing effort, Moose Lake Area’s Brayden Strand scored 4 goals (including a short-handed tally) in a 6-4 loss to Mora/Milaca. Despite Strand’s heroics, Mora/Milaca’s balanced attack proved too much. Ty Stanchfield and Jacob Szucs each posted 4 points (2G, 2A) for the Mustangs, who converted 2 of 3 power play opportunities.

Crookston’s Dynamic Duo

Jay Reese (hat trick, 1A) and Garrett Fischer (2G, 2A) each posted 4-point nights in Crookston’s 6-4 victory over Breckenridge/Wahpeton. The Pirates overcame being outshot 39-33 thanks to their offensive firepower and Brady Chandler’s 35 saves (.897 save percentage).

Warroad’s Andersen Hat Trick

Gavin Andersen scored 3 goals to lead Warroad past East Grand Forks 4-2 at The Gardens Arena. Ryan Shaugabay orchestrated the offense with 3 assists, while Finn Hanson was stellar in net with a .941 save percentage (32 saves).

🏒 Conference & Regional Highlights

Metro West Action

Benilde-St. Margaret’s 9, Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper 1: BSM dominated at St. Louis Park Rec Center in a one-sided Metro West affair.

Rogers 3, Wayzata 1: Rogers pulled off the upset over Wayzata behind Tyler Bacon’s .950 save percentage. Jayden Kurtz’s short-handed goal in the second period proved crucial. Cole Bumgarner and Colton Schantzen also found the net for the Royals.

Centennial 4, White Bear Lake 1: Nick Carls (2G, 1A) and Nolan Border (1G, 2A) each posted 3-point nights, while Quinn Gould was sensational in net with a .974 save percentage. Centennial’s power play clicked at 40% (2 for 5).

Hopkins 4, Chaska 3: William Hoiska’s 2 goals led Hopkins past Chaska in a tight Metro West battle. Oliver Nordeen made 39 saves (.923 save percentage) to secure the victory.

Blake 5, Totino-Grace 3: Blake secured a home victory over Totino-Grace in this Metro West matchup.

South Suburban Conference

Rosemount 6, Lakeville North 3: Channing Goodwin scored twice and Gavin McNeil added 3 points (1G, 2A) as Rosemount dominated with 44 shots. Despite Lakeville North’s perfect 3-for-3 power play, Rosemount’s offensive pressure was too much.

Cretin-Derham Hall 4, Lakeville South 1: The Raiders cruised to a road victory over Lakeville South.

Big 9 Conference

Mankato East 5, Hutchinson 4: Zacharia Lang (2G, 1A) and Luke Lebens (1G, 2A) each posted 3-point nights as Mankato East held off Hutchinson. The Cougars controlled play with 38 shots to Hutchinson’s 27.

Owatonna 3, Austin 2: Owatonna edged Austin in a tight Big 9 battle at Riverside Arena.

Rochester Century/JM 6, Red Wing 1: The Panthers dominated with 53 shots, led by Gavin Wiedrich’s 3 assists and Dominic Palazzari’s 3 points (1G, 2A). Zachary Bohan was stellar in net with a .960 save percentage.

Mankato West 4, Albert Lea 1: Mankato West secured a road victory in Big 9 play.

Lake Superior Conference

Hermantown 3, Rock Ridge 1: Hermantown picked up a road win at Iron Trail Motors and Event Center in Virginia.

West Central Conference

Red Lake Falls 9, Wadena-Deer Creek 0: Oliver Melin’s hat trick and Nathan Altepeter’s perfect shutout (16 saves, 1.000 save percentage) led Red Lake Falls to a dominant 9-0 victory. The Eagles controlled play with 53 shots.

Northern Lakes Conference

Detroit Lakes 6, Sauk Rapids-Rice 1: Detroit Lakes dominated at Freeman Sports Arena in this Northern Lakes matchup.

St. Cloud 3, Fergus Falls 1: St. Cloud controlled the game with a 48-15 shot advantage. Despite the lopsided shots, Fergus Falls’ Holden Stenstrom kept it close with 45 saves (.938 save percentage). Jackson Stuber and Peter Matanich each posted 2 points for the Crush.

Central Lakes Conference

Monticello 6, Pine City Area 1: Monticello cruised to a road victory in Central Lakes play.

Cambridge-Isanti 6, Chisago Lakes 2: Cambridge-Isanti dominated at Chisago Lakes Ice Arena in Lindstrom.

Prairie Centre 6, Becker/Big Lake 4: James Rieland (1G, 3A) and Alex Trierweiler (2G, 2A) each posted 4-point nights for Prairie Centre. Both teams finished with 29 shots in this evenly-matched contest.

Mora/Milaca 6, Moose Lake Area 4: Despite Brayden Strand’s 4-goal performance for Moose Lake, Mora/Milaca’s balanced attack prevailed. Ty Stanchfield and Jacob Szucs each had 4 points.

Little Falls 4, River Lakes 2: Little Falls secured a home victory at Exchange Arena.

Northern Edge 2, Princeton 2 (OT): These Central Lakes rivals battled to a 2-2 tie at First Bank and Trust Ice Arena in Princeton.

Missota Conference

Holy Family 5, Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato 2: Donovan Klin and Adam Crosby each posted 4 points (2G, 2A) as Holy Family dominated with 42 shots. The Fire’s power play was effective at 30% (3 for 10).

Waconia 7, Southwest Christian/Richfield 1: Waconia cruised to a dominant home victory.

Waseca 7, Westonka 1: Griffin Storey (2G, 1A) led Waseca’s offensive charge. Josiah Schmidtke was stellar in net with a .933 save percentage. Westonka struggled with discipline, accumulating 28 penalty minutes.

New Prague 1, Rochester Mayo 0: Joey Klose’s perfect shutout lifted New Prague in this defensive battle.

Big South Conference

Fairmont 5, Faribault 4: Fairmont held on for a one-goal victory in this Big South thriller.

Windom 6, Worthington 4: Windom secured a road victory at Worthington Arena.

New Ulm 2, Minnesota River 1 (OT): Melvin Sellner’s overtime winner capped off Colton Anderson’s brilliant goaltending performance (.967 save percentage).

Northwest Conference

Warroad 4, East Grand Forks 2: Gavin Andersen’s hat trick powered Warroad past EGF.

Bemidji 6, Thief River Falls 5: Bemidji held on for a one-goal victory at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls.

Polar Conference

Bagley/Fosston 12, Lake of the Woods 1: The Flyers’ 9-goal second period buried Lake of the Woods.

Mayville/Portland (N.D.) 8, Kittson County Central 2: Mayville/Portland dominated with 44 shots, led by Liam Marquardt’s 2 goals and Aaden Aarsvold’s 3 assists.

Interstate 8 Conference

Winona 3, La Crosse Aquinas/Holmen (Wis.) 1: Winona secured a road victory at Omni Center in Onalaska, Wisconsin.

Tomah/Sparta (Wis.) 6, La Crescent-Hokah 2: Ryan Gilbertson scored twice and Jesse James Peterson posted a .931 save percentage as Tomah/Sparta dominated the third period with 4 goals.

📊 By The Numbers

• Total Games: 47
• Overtime Games: 6 (5 decided, 1 tie)
• Shutouts: 7
• Highest Scoring Game: Luverne 18, Redwood Valley 0 (18 total goals)
• Most Combined Goals: Luverne vs Redwood Valley (18)
• Closest Games: Multiple 1-goal games including New Prague 1, Rochester Mayo 0
• Most Shots in a Game: Hibbing/Chisholm (64 shots)
• Biggest Blowout: Luverne 18, Redwood Valley 0 (18-goal margin)
• Perfect Goaltending: Joey Klose (New Prague), Grant Olson (Grand Rapids), Jacob Iallonardo (Cloquet/Esko/Carlton), Xander Remme (Luverne), Nathan Altepeter (Red Lake Falls)

🎬 Final Thoughts

Tuesday, December 2nd showcased everything that makes Minnesota high school hockey special. From Maddux Domagala’s 9-point explosion to Joey Klose’s perfect shutout, from overtime thrillers to dominant blowouts, the night had it all.

The depth of talent across the state was on full display, with standout performances in every corner of Minnesota. Whether it was the Metro teams battling for supremacy, northern squads showcasing their grit, or southern programs making statements, Tuesday night reminded us why Minnesota is the State of Hockey.

As we head deeper into December, these games set the stage for what promises to be an incredible season. Teams are finding their identity, stars are emerging, and the race for section championships is heating up.

Stay tuned for more coverage as the season continues to unfold. This is Minnesota high school hockey at its finest.

All statistics and game information courtesy of Legacy Hockey. Game times and locations verified through official team schedules.