Rosemount, Minn. -- In the final regular-season clash between Farmington High School's Tigers and the Rosemount Irish, the girls' hockey teams battled to a 2-2 draw. The game, a crucial prelude to the impending playoffs, showcased the competitive spirit of both squads. Farmington concluded the regular season securing the 3rd spot in the SSC standings with an 11-6-1 SSC record and an overall record of 16-8-1. This marks the Tigers' best finish in the SSC since the 2019-2020 season.
The match unfolded with Rosemount taking the lead in the 1st period, as #22 Annalee Holzer netted a goal at 2:39, assisted by #25 Madelyn Heusinkveld and #5 Sophie Stramel. In the 2nd period, Farmington responded swiftly, leveling the score at 1-1 with a goal from #16 Amelia Goblirsch at 0:37, assisted by #28 Josey Empey and #9 Katie Klotz.
The 3rd period saw Rosemount regain the lead at 5:14 with #14 Brenna Maas finding the back of the net, assisted by #35 Talia Vescio and #8 Zoe Juncker. However, Farmington fought back, and with a power-play opportunity at 16:13, #18 Paige Johnson capitalized, assisted by #3 Kennedy Meier, securing a 2-2 tie.
The teams showcased their offensive prowess with a combined 70 shots on goal, with Farmington registering 28 shots and Rosemount firing 42. Both teams faced penalties, with Farmington and Rosemount each incurring 4 minutes on 2 infractions. Notably, Farmington converted one of their power plays, operating at a 50.0% success rate, while Rosemount remained scoreless on their power-play opportunities, with a 0.0% success rate. As the regular season concludes, Farmington's resilient performance sets the stage for an intriguing playoff run.
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