Minnetonka head Eric Johnson has his team off to a 6-0 start, but the Skippers and their potent group of forwards could face tough task on Dec. 4 when they host a Thief River Falls team fresh off a Class 1A state title. Photo by Brian Nelson
Thief River Falls and Minnetonka each have state tournament experience from last season, and both expect to contend for another state bid this season.
The Prowlers beat Blake 3-1 to win last year’s Class 1A state title, while Minnetonka, just two seasons removed from its last state title, lost to Hill-Murray 2-1 in last year’s Class 2A championship. The Skippers missed the state tournament in 2014.
Minnetonka was the only team to beat Thief River Falls last year as the Prowlers posted a 26-1-3 record.
When the teams meet Friday, it will likely have the feel of a postseason game and is one reason this our Top Game of the Week.
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