The Willmar offense peppered River Lakes with shots. But goalie Kaydence Roeske and the Stars’ defense were able to withstand every single puck launched their way. Roeske made 41 saves to lead River Lakes to a 1-0 victory in a Central Lakes Conference girls’ hockey game Monday, Feb. 6, at the Willmar Civic Center Arena. After Avery Quinn was called for cross-checking, River Lakes responded 14 seconds later as Aubree McDonagh buried the power-play goal. Sophia Hess got the assist. While Willmar out-shot River Lakes 41-27, the Stars’ defense clogged the middle and limited quality opportunities toward Roeske. River Lakes wraps up the regular season at 8-16-1. Willmar is 13-11-1 heading into the post-season action.
1st Period Scoring:RL – McDonagh goal (even strength) (Hess) 8:36; Penalties:Quinn, WLLMR (Tripping, Minor, 2.0 min) 4:08; Quinn, WLLMR (Cross-Checking, Minor, 2.0 min) 8:22; Hansen, WLLMR (Cross-Checking, Minor, 2.0 min) 12:50; Goalie Changes:None. 2nd Period Scoring:None; Penalties:Hansen, WLLMR (Too Many Men on the Ice, Minor, 2.0 min) 1:39; McLellan, RL (Tripping, Minor, 2.0 min) 10:30; Gorans, WLLMR (Tripping, Minor, 2.0 min) 12:24; Goalie Changes:None. 3rd Period Scoring:None; Penalties:Hatlestad, RL (Hooking, Minor, 2.0 min) 5:04; Fleischhacker, RL (Cross–Checking, Minor, 2.0 min) 8:52; Goalie Changes:None.