APPLE VALLEY, Minn. – The Farmington Tigers girls hockey team continued their strong start to the season on Tuesday night, shutting out Eastview/Burnsville 5-0 in a dominant South Suburban Conference victory at the Apple Valley Sports Arena. With the win, Farmington improved to 5-2 overall and a perfect 4-0 in conference play.
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The Tigers controlled the game from start to finish, outshooting Eastview/Burnsville 43-22 and scoring in every period. Senior forward Taylor Risch got Farmington on the board late in the first period with a goal at 15:09, assisted by Jenna Goblirsch and Addison Trapp.
Farmington extended its lead in the second period behind goals from Jenna Goblirsch at 7:11 and a second tally from Risch at 10:43. In the final frame, Ryann Bengston added a goal at 8:40, followed by a late strike from Amelia Goblirsch at 14:33 to cap off the scoring.
Despite five penalties, the Tigers' penalty kill was effective, holding Eastview/Burnsville scoreless on five power-play opportunities. Farmington went 0-for-2 on their own power plays but generated steady offensive pressure throughout.
Goaltender Addie Burggraaff was perfect between the pipes, stopping all 22 shots faced to earn the shutout.
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UP NEXT
Farmington returns home on Friday, December 5, to host the Eagan Wildcats in another South Suburban Conference matchup. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Schmitz-Maki Arena.
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