MINNESOTAHOCKEYJOURNAL.COM // MARCH.2016
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There is no shortage of star power and storylines when it comes to high school hockey in
Minnesota. Let's take a moment to realize how good we have it.
Golden Girls
There were 22 roster spots for the U.S. Women's National Under-18 Team heading into
the 2016 IIHF Women's U18 World Championship—16 of those spots were filled by
Minnesotans. Summoned by their country during the middle of the season, they captured
gold behind a game-winning overtime goal from Eastview's Natalie Snodgrass.
The Olympics are still a couple years away, but it makes you wonder what that roster is going
to look like.
Panther Perfect
We have seen perfection on the boys' side. Last season Lakeville North won the Class 2A
state title with an unblemished 31-0 record. The Panthers were the first team to do so since
Bloomington Jefferson back in the 1992-93 season.
"To be a part of a group that completed a perfect season for the first time in nearly a quar-
ter century is somewhat surreal," said head coach Trent Eigner. "It's a joy to reflect on the
High school
hockey
gushing with
talent and
passion
By AARON PAITICH
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