Orono vs. Warroad

7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 29
Hockeytown Holiday Classic, Third Round | The Gardens Arena, Warroad

Unless this matchup ends in a tie, there will be one less undefeated team in the state after these teams meet in Warroad in the Hockeytown Holiday Classic on Thursday. The assumes both teams reach this second-round game undefeated. 

Avery Anderson has the most points (15) and Cayden Effertz the most goals (7) for No. 4-1A Orono (7-0-0)  Orono, which is fueled by the physical play of another gifted scorer in Bradley Walker (11 points). The Spartans’ last four victories have all been by a single goal, two of them coming in overtime. 

All of No. 2-1A Warroad’s (6-0-0) victories have been by three-or-more goals, with the exception of a 3-2 triumph over No. 18-2A Grand Rapids on Dec. 10. The Warriors’ top line of Carson Pilgrim (19 points), Jayson Shaugabay (16 points) and Murray Marvin-Cordes (8 points) is one of the state’s best. Senior goaltender Hampton Slukynsky leads the state with a .954 save percentage.

Which team will win?
Legacy pick: Warroad
Last week's picks

Viewers: 3-for-4
Legacy: 3-for-4

Season records

Viewers: 7-for-12 | 58 percent
Legacy: 8-for-12 | 66 percent