Centennial’s Harper Searles wins a face-off against Cretin-Derham Hall’s Nate Chorlton during the first period of their Class 2A state quarterfinal matchup at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Photo by Jeff Lawler, LegacyHockeyPhotography.com
1. Max Anderson, Cretin-Derham Hall
The ultra-skilled sophomore forward scored the winning goal in double overtime, forced the overtime sessions with a goal in the third period and gets high marks for his imaginative goal celebrations.
2. Easton Cody, Centennial
The game would have ended much, much sooner if not for the Cody’s brilliance. He made 46 saves, including 12 in the second overtime period when the puck rarely left Centennial’s end.
3. Chuck Owens, Cretin-Derham Hall
The senior captain scored with 55 seconds left int he second period to pull the Raiders to within 3-2 and provided huge doses of inspiration throughout the game with his endless grit and nonstop hustle.