Farmington, Minn. -- In a challenging boys' hockey matchup, the Farmington Tigers faced a tough test against the Lakeville South Cougars at home. Unfortunately, the Tigers were unable to secure a victory, succumbing to a 6-0 defeat at the hands of the Cougars.
The game kicked off with Lakeville South dominating the first period, putting up an impressive five goals. Carter Ernst opened the scoring at 3:38, netting an even-strength goal with an assist from Tristan Lawrence. Jackson Ernst followed suit at 8:30 with a short-handed goal, showcasing Lakeville South's prowess. Jack Starfield added to the tally at 14:39, with assists from Trey Newgard and Eiji Hofmann. Carter Ernst notched his second goal at 15:23, assisted by Colton Kunkel and Jackson Ernst, while Eiji Hofmann closed the period with a goal at 16:54, assisted by Trey Newgard and Jack Starfield.
The second period saw Lakeville South extending their lead, as Matthew Allard scored at 8:03 with assists from Case Peterson and Riley Barnett, bringing the score to 6-0 in favor of the Cougars. Despite Farmington's efforts, they were unable to find the back of the net throughout the game.
In the final period, both teams remained scoreless, resulting in a final score of Lakeville South 6, Farmington 0. Lakeville South showcased a dominant performance, outshooting Farmington with a total of 43 shots compared to Farmington's 11. The Cougars' defense held strong, denying Farmington any goals, and their efficient power play and disciplined penalty kill contributed to their decisive victory.
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