Boys Hockey | Austin offense muffled by Owatonna

OWATONNA — Marcus Stoulil scored 31 seconds into the game, but the Austin High offense was shut down after that in a 3-1 loss to Owatonna in a Big Nine Conference boys hockey game Thursday.

Stoulil got the Packers off to a good start, but he took two penalties over the next eight minutes, and Owatonna capitalized on both. Matt Ratzloff's power-play goal 4:48 into the first tied the score, then Dallas Hegard scored the game-winner on a man-advantage at the 8:33 mark.

Ratzloff added an even-strength goal with 36 seconds to go in the opening period to cap the scoring.

Rainer Londino-Green kept the Packers in the game, stopping 36 of 39 shots he faced. Luke Ebeling made 18 saves for Owatonna.

Austin plays at Rochester Mayo next Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Graham Arena.

Owatonna 3, Austin 1

Austin 1 0 0 — 1

Owatonna 3 0 0 — 3

Austin: Marcus Stoulil 1 goal; Rainer Londino-Green 36 saves.

Owatonna: Matt Ratzloff 2 goals, 1 assist; Dallas Hegard 1 goal; Mason Bloomquist 2 assists; Aaron Kirsch 1 assist; Andrew Ramart 1 assist; Luke Ebeling 18 saves.

1/5: John Marshall's Ngor Barnaba with a lay up against Austin Thursday in Austin.

2/5: John Marshall's Deonte Moore tries to squeeze between Joe and Tom Aase Thursday in Austin.

3/5: John Marshall's Michael Bosshart is double teamed by Austin's Ajuda Nywesh and Joe Aase Thursday in Austin.

4/5: John Marshall's Kyle Gossman collides with Austin's Tom Aase as they battle for a loose ball Thursday in Austin.

5/5: John Marshall's Aaron Grad stands his ground on defense against Austin's Joe Aase Thursday in Austin.