In a thrilling match-up on the ice, the Wayzata Boys Hockey team showcased their strength by defeating the Duluth East Greyhounds with an impressive 6-0 victory.
The Trojans were ready to play right away, according to Head Coach Pat O’Leary, “I thought we were ready to go from the drop of the puck. I credit our senior leadership for that, we scored a few early, really found our game and that allowed us to play the full lineup. The line of (Rhys) Wallin, (Brittan) Alstead and (Brooks) Gengler were extremely good all night. When they are going they are a tough match-up up for any opponent.”
The 1st period set the tone for Wayzata’s dominance, with Rhys Wallin scoring an even-strength goal, assisted by Brittan Alstead and Brooks Gengler. Shortly after, Luke Miller extended the lead with another even-strength goal, assisted by Jake Mattson and Hawke Huff.
The Wayzata Trojans continued their relentless attack into the 2nd period, with Rhys Wallin securing his second goal, assisted by Brittan Alstead and Carson Clark. Luke Miller added to the tally with his second goal, assisted by Cade De St. Hubert and Hawke Huff. The scoring spree continued as Brittan Alstead and Brooks Gengler found the back of the net, sealing the Trojans’ commanding lead.
In the goaltending department, Wayzata’s Evan Turek displayed outstanding skills, stopping all 11 shots on goal during his 51 minutes on the ice. O’Leary was complimentary after the game on the performance, “Congrats to Evan Turek on staying in the game mentally and making some great saves when we needed them.”
Duluth East’s net minders, Drew Rauker and Kole Kronstedt, faced a relentless offensive onslaught. Rauker played for 30:17 minutes, stopping 13 shots on goal, while Kronstedt faced 34 shots, making 28 saves but allowing five goals.
With this victory, Wayzata extends their undefeated record to 3-0. “We are off to a good start and look to continue to improve as we get tested versus the toughest schedule in the state,” stated O’Leary.
The Trojans are gearing up for their next challenge as they hit the road to face Hill-Murray on Thursday, December 7th, at 7 pm. Hockey enthusiasts can anticipate another thrilling encounter as Wayzata aims to continue their winning streak in this highly anticipated matchup.