In a high-stakes showdown at the Plymouth Ice Center, the Wayzata Trojans secured a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against the Edina Hornets in the first of their two regular-season matchups on January 15, 2025. The win improved Wayzata’s record to 10-5-2, while Edina slipped to 11-5-0.
The Trojans struck first with a power-play goal from Colin Bierman at 4:36 in the first period, assisted by Finn De St. Hubert and George Ericson. Despite a quiet opening frame for Edina, the Hornets roared back in the second period. Mason West led the charge with two goals, including one assisted by Caleb Pittsley, who also added a power-play goal to give Edina a 3-2 advantage.
Wayzata refused to back down, as McCoy Kurtz netted his second goal of the game late in the second period, leveling the score at 3-3. Kurtz was a standout for the Trojans, scoring twice with critical setups by teammates Bierman and De St. Hubert.
After a scoreless third period, the game headed to overtime. Wayzata’s Christopher Pyle played the hero, burying the game-winning goal at 6:30 into the extra session with assists from Carson Clark and Eli Molde.
The game was a battle of goaltenders, with Wayzata’s Ryan Pellinger delivering an impressive performance, stopping 32 of 35 shots for a .914 save percentage. Edina’s Ryan Keeley faced 23 shots, saving 19 for a .826 save percentage.
Special teams also played a key role, with both teams converting one power-play opportunity each. Wayzata’s disciplined play in the clutch moments of overtime sealed the victory and set the stage for an exciting rematch later in the season.
The Trojans will look to build on this momentum as they continue their push in the competitive Minnesota high school hockey season. They play at East Grand Forks Friday at 6:30.
