Maple Grove boys’ hockey team skated past top-ranked Wayzata to win a 4-3 thriller in the third round of the Premiere Holiday Classic in the Grove tournament at Maple Grove Community Center. Maple Grove scored a pair of goals in the latter part of the second period to break a scoreless tie and take a 2-0 lead into the third period. The final period was a wild one.
Wayzata scored twice in 25 seconds midway through the period to tie the game 2-2. Just over a minute later, Maple Grove’s Blake Steenerson tallied twice in 16 seconds to restore a two-goal advantage for the Crimson at 4-2. Brooks Gengler scored with 3:24 to play to pull the Trojans within 4-3 but they couldn’t get the equalizer and Maple Grove held on for the win.
Maple Grove won all three of its games at the Classic in the Grove event to improve to 9-2-0 this season. Wayzata is now 8-1-1.
“The top-ranked Wayzata boys hockey team survived a big challenge from Eden Prairie Wednesday, beating the Eagles 2-1 in overtime. Brooks Gengler scored the game-winner on an assist from Brittan Alstead. It was the Lake Conference opener for the Trojans, who improved to 6-0-1 this season. The Trojans play in the Maple Grove holiday tournament this coming week.” From CCX Media.
The Wayzata boys hockey team beat ninth-ranked Hill-Murray 2-1 in overtime Thursday to stay unbeaten. Rhys Wallin scored the game-winner on a pass from Jacob Kvasnicka in the overtime period. That’s after the Pioneers’ Brady Ingebritson had scored in the final minute of regulation to tie the game. Second-ranked Wayzata is now 4-0-0 this season. From CCX Media.
“The Wayzata boys’ hockey team skated to its first Turkey Trot tournament championship since 2015 Saturday, beating Maple Grove 5-1. The four-team tournament, which also included Edina and Moorhead is sponsored by CCX Media and hosted by Wayzata. Jibber Kuhl and Jake Mattson each scored two goals in the title game and three in the tourney to lead the Trojans. Goalie Will Ingemann saved 47 shots in the tournament and posted a .940 save percentage. Lucas Busch scored the lone Maple Grove goal in the title game. Wayzata had defeated Moorhead 3-2 in the semifinals Friday while Maple Grove blanked Edina 2-0 in its semifinal game. Wayzata plays at Duluth East in its next game on Saturday. Maple Grove’s next game is Thursday night at Anoka.” From CCX Media.
The Plymouth Ice Center is facing a remarkable challenge as it grapples with an unusual shortage in filling its open positions, including the crucial role of a part-time Zamboni driver. Erik Halverson, the manager of the Plymouth Ice Center, shared insights on the situation, highlighting the center’s struggle to attract the right candidates.
In a recent interview, Halverson remarked, “I think just like every business, they’re looking for part-time help.” This statement echoes a widespread concern among many industries grappling with staffing issues. The current employment landscape, marked by evolving workforce dynamics and shifting priorities, has made hiring and retaining personnel a more demanding task.
One of the critical positions in need of immediate attention is the part-time Zamboni driver role. Traditionally associated with hockey, Halverson was quick to point out that being a hockey fan is not a prerequisite for this position. Instead, the key requirement is an appreciation for operating a substantial piece of equipment.
The Plymouth Ice Center serves as a hub for ice sports enthusiasts and plays a pivotal role in the local community. However, the shortage of staff, especially in such a specialized role as Zamboni driver, can lead to disruptions in maintaining the ice rink’s quality and safety.
The situation at the Plymouth Ice Center reflects a larger trend in the current job market. As businesses and organizations navigate a changing economic landscape, attracting and retaining part-time workers becomes a considerable challenge.
The center’s management, along with Erik Halverson, remains optimistic that they will find dedicated individuals to fill the open positions. In the meantime, they continue their search for a Zamboni driver who is enthusiastic about operating this impressive piece of machinery.
The community will be closely following the developments at the Plymouth Ice Center, hoping to see these important positions filled to ensure the smooth operation of this beloved local establishment.
Your #3 ranked Wayzata Trojans boys hockey team defeated the #9 Duluth East Greyhounds at the Plymouth Ice Arena on Saturday afternoon. Check out the photo gallery of the game here: Wayzata vs. Duluth East Hockey 2014
Jay Wilcox talks with Wayzata Trojan hockey players Alex Stevens and Max Zimmer and head coach pat O’Leary about the upcoming season and this weekend’s Channel 12 Turkey Trot Tournament at the Plymouth Ice Center. Airing on the November 17, 2014 edition of Channel 12’s Sports Jam.
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Schoonover family. Patrick is on the right. Image courtesy Eastview Hockey page.
Wayzata Youth Hockey issued the following statement over the weekend in response to the death of Eagan hockey player Patrick Schoonover during the Battle for the Blue Ox Bantam AA tournament game between Eastview and Wayzata:
“The coaches, players and parents of Wayzata Youth Hockey Association and the Wayzata Bantam AA hockey team extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of the Eastview player who passed away late yesterday during a game against Wayzata. Our Association community is heartbroken and devastated but this pales in comparison to the loss we know the family, coaches and players of Eastview must be feeling. We extend our prayers to the family and ask that whole Minnesota hockey community remember and celebrate this young man’s life.”
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