20 METRO-AREA PLAYERS TO WATCH

All players are seniors unless indicated

Erika Allen, G, Roseville

• The Raiders' undisputed No. 1 starter after years of sharing the load. Shut out Edina in the 2009 title game.

Megan Armstrong, D, Edina

• Stands out among a mix of solid defensive players.

Laura Bowman, jr., F, Minnetonka

• Scored 23 goals for the defending state champions.

Hannah Brandt, F, Hill-Murray

• Perhaps the state's most dynamic player. Tallied 36 goals to lead the Pioneers to first state tournament.

Dana Cameranesi, jr., F, Blake

• Racked up 79 points as a sophomore. Tough to defend.

Sara Carlson, F, Hutchinson

• Already the program's career leading scorer. Scored 38 goals last season.

Jonna Curtis, F, Elk River

• Clutch performer, scored 10 of her team's 16 postseason goals.

Maddie Dahl, G, Edina

• Back to form after shaky first game this season. Tough defense makes her even tougher to beat.

Allison Eder-Zdechlik, F, Stillwater

• Emerged with 32 goals last winter.

Kate Flug, jr., F, Roseville

• The Raiders' dynamo enjoyed a 35-goal sophomore season.

Paige Haley, jr., D, Red Wing

• Verbally committed to the Gophers. Offensive upside (22 goals, 25 assists).

Hayley Hill, F, White Bear Lake

• Small and shifty. Contributed 62 points last season.

Katie Johnson, F, Anoka

• Leading scorer (21 goals) for a Tornadoes team with good depth.

Sam LaShomb, D, South St. Paul

• One of the state's best two-way defenders. Committed to North Dakota.

Megan Lushanko, F, Chisago Lakes

• Drew attention with 36 goals and 24 assists.

Milica McMillen, D, Breck

• Driving force behind the Mustangs. Dominates all facets of the game.

Amy Menke, jr., F, Shakopee

• Sophomore standout last season scored 34 goals.

Kelly Pannek, soph., F, Benilde-St. Margaret's

• Catalyst of the up-and- coming Red Knights; 52 points last season.

Amy Schlagel, soph., D, Coon Rapids

• Plays some at forward. Scoring threat from anywhere. Tallied 22 goals.

Lee Stecklein, D, Roseville

• Future Gopher provides

stability at the blue line for one of the state's top programs.