NORTHFIELD — The John Marshall/Lourdes girls hockey team hadn't lost a Big Nine conference game in nearly three years, a winning streak that stood at 44 games as the Rockets visited Northfield on Thursday.
All good things must come to an end, and in this case, Northfield's Kate Bornhauser scored with less than a minute to play, giving the Raiders a 1-0 win and snapping the Rockets' Big Nine streak.
JM/Lourdes head coach Bob Montrose said he'd hoped the streak would end with his team getting outplayed, but that wasn't really the case.
"Tonight we were pretty bad with the puck and our execution," he said. "Now the monkey is off our back and we can begin a new chapter."
The Rockets had plenty of scoring chances and outshot Northfield 19-13, but couldn't get one past the Raiders' Mallory Tidona.
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The Rockets, now 7-6 overall, are at Mankato West on Saturday.
Northfield 1, JM/Lourdes 0
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John Marshall/Lourdes: Goalie:Melissa Zinser 12 saves.
Northfield: Kate Bornhauser 1 goal. Goalie:Mallory Tidona 19 saves.
Century breezes past Winona
Rochester Century controlled things the entire night and skated to an easy 4-0 Big Nine Conference girls hockey win over struggling Winona on Thursday.
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The Panthers grabbed a quick 2-0 in the first period, then added two more goals in the second frame.
Frankie Mickelson had two goals and an assist. Kylie Lund and Ella Lentz also each scored.
"We controlled the puck well and saw some of our first-year players really step up," Century coach Tom Aney said. "Ella Lentz and Kylie Lund each got their first varsity goals and we had good defensive play and goaltending."
Kelsey Miller had 15 saves for Century, which moved to 5-4 in the Big Nine and 6-6 overall.
Winona is 0-10-1 in the league and 0-11-1 overall.
Century 4, Winona 0
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Winona: No stats provided.
Century: Sierra Esch 1 assist; Frankie Mickelson 2 goals, 1 assist; Lindsey Monnet 1 assist; Leah Batterson 1 assist; Abbey Holets 1 assist; Kylie Lund 1 goal; Karli Reinhart 1 assist; Ella Lentz 1 goal. Goalie:Kelsey Miller 15 saves.
Red Wing too strong for Mayo
RED WING — Rochester Mayo stuck with Red Wing for the opening period, but the Wingers pulled away in the final two frames for a 7-1 Big Nine Conference girls hockey win Thursday night.
Paige Anglin scored Mayo's lone goal.
"The penalty calls did not go our way and we were shorthanded much of the game," Mayo coach Mike McCormack said. "We were actually pleased with our team's play. Their top line and power play accounted for most of their offense. We outshot them in the last twp periods but failed to convert.
"Lexi Grethen played her best game of the season. We moved her to center and she is learning the new position quickly. Paige Anglin is playing with a lot more confidence and was rewarded with a goal."
Grethen and Maeve Cameron assisted on Mayo's goal.
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Taylor Heise and Maddy Hardyman paced the Wingers with six points apiece. Heise had three goals and three assists, while Hardyman had two goals and four assists.
Sophie Butterfass had 27 saves for the Spartans, while Anna Vagasky and Tyler McGrath split time in goal for the Wingers.
Red Wing 7, Mayo 1
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Mayo:Paige Anglin 1 goal. Goalie: Sophie Butterfass 27 saves.
Red Wing:Taylor Heise 4 goals, 2 assists; Maddy Hardyman 2 goals, 4 assists; Caitie Turcotte 1 goal, 1 assist. Goalies: Tyler McGrath 13 saves; Anna Vagasky 17 saves.
