Prior Lake, Minn. -- Boys hockey traveled Dakotah Ice Arena on January 18, and faced a tough battle against the Prior Lake Lakers, ultimately falling short with a final score of 4-1.
The game kicked off with an intense first period as Prior Lake seized control. Levi Eiter of Prior Lake made a statement at 2:51, netting an even-strength goal with assists from Matthew Pavek and Tristan Pownall. The Lakers continued their offensive prowess at 13:10 when Will Emerson found the back of the net, assisted by Matthew Pavek and CJ Sheffield. Farmington struggled to respond, ending the first period trailing 2-0.
As the game progressed into the second period, Prior Lake maintained their dominance. Levi Eiter extended the lead at 4:51 with a short-handed goal, showcasing their solid defensive efforts. The Tigers faced an uphill battle going into the final period, trailing 3-0.
In the third period, Prior Lake sealed the victory with another goal at 4:27 by Matthew Pavek, assisted by Levi Eiter and Will Emerson. Farmington managed to put a point on the board at 5:18 when Mason Rodgers scored an even-strength goal with assists from Andrew Rowe and Jacob Miller. Despite their efforts, the Tigers couldn't overcome the Lakers' early lead, and the game concluded with a 4-1 victory for Prior Lake.
Shots on goal reflected Prior Lake's offensive prowess, outshooting Farmington 53-17 throughout the game. Both teams faced penalties, with Farmington accumulating 8 minutes on 4 infractions, while Prior Lake received 4 minutes on 2 infractions. The power plays for both teams were unsuccessful, with Farmington going 0 for 2 (0.0%) and Prior Lake 0 for 4 (0.0%). In the end, Prior Lake's well-rounded performance secured a decisive win over Farmington in this hard-fought hockey matchup.
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