The Wayzata girls hockey team showcased their prowess at the Herb Brooks Holiday Classic, finishing the tournament with an impressive 2-0-1 record at Ridder Arena.
In their opening match, Wayzata dominated Duluth with a resounding 6-1 victory. Sisters Nicole Britz and Jenna Britz led the charge, each contributing two goals.
Shyla Sanders and Rhiannon Lawrence also found the back of the net, securing the win for Wayzata.
Goalie Ella Podiak exhibited exceptional skill, stopping 21 of 22 shots. Duluth’s Mae McCall managed to score the lone goal for her team.
The momentum continued in the second game as Wayzata secured another triumph against Mankato East.
Goals from Morgan Kennedy, Shyla Sanders, and Nicole Britz propelled Wayzata to victory.
Goalie Malin Erickson displayed a strong performance, blocking 21 of 23 shots.
Mankato East’s Sydney Wang and Ava Tibodeau managed to score, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Wayzata’s offensive prowess.
Wayzata faced a tougher challenge in their final game, skating to a hard-fought 3-3 tie against Duluth Marshall.
Shyla Sanders, Davy Mokelke, and Rhiannon Lawrence each contributed a goal for Wayzata, while Duluth Marshall’s Nina Thorson, Miriam Tipper, and Ilsa Lindaman answered with goals of their own.
Wayzata goalie and Senior Captain Ella Podiak made 18 saves on 21 shots, ensuring a competitive match.
With these impressive performances, Wayzata (5-8-1) now looks ahead to a showdown against Edina (10-3-1) on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024, promising an exciting matchup between two formidable teams.
This article was amended to accurately reflect the goalie in the 3rd game.
