OWATONNA, Minn. – Farmington High School opened the 2025-26 girls hockey season with a convincing 4-0 shutout victory over Owatonna in a non-conference matchup Tuesday night at the Steele County Four Seasons Centre. The Tigers used a fast start, strong special teams, and a dominant shot advantage to secure the road win in their season debut.
Farmington opened the scoring early in the first period on a power play goal by Norah Kratz at 2:28, converting the Tigers' first opportunity with the skater advantage. After a scoreless second period, the Tigers pulled away in the final frame with a flurry of goals. Kamryn Bahn doubled the lead at 7:55, assisted by Kratz. Just over a minute later, Taylor Risch capitalized on another power play chance to make it 3-0, with assists from Jenna Goblirsch and Payton Blom. Blom added a goal of her own at 14:13 to cap the scoring, assisted by Alexis Giller.
Farmington controlled play throughout, outshooting the Huskies 49-12, including a dominant 24-4 margin in the second period. The Tigers converted on two of their four power plays and killed off both Owatonna opportunities. Goaltender Makena Underwood turned aside all 12 shots she faced to earn the shutout in net.
TOP TIGERS
- Norah Kratz tallied one goal and one assist, including the game-winner on the power play.
- Payton Blom recorded a goal and an assist in the third-period surge.
- Kamryn Bahn and Taylor Risch each added third-period goals, with Risch's coming on the power play.
- Makena Underwood posted a perfect 12-save shutout in her season debut.
UP NEXT
Farmington returns home Friday, Nov. 14, for its South Suburban Conference opener against Rosemount. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Schmitz-Maki Arena.
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