We task our reporters with identifying several intriguing games throughout the state to assemble our Top Games of the Week. The matchups are presented in no particular order, and when there are additional games we want to highlight, we’ll include them with brief notes.

Owatonna vs. Faribault, 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18. Faribault (15-3-0, 11-2-0) scoring standout Olivia Williamson (31 goals) was held to just a single goal in a 5-4 overtime loss to Owatonna (10-5-0, 10-1-0) when the Big 9 Conference-leading teams met on Dec. 10, and Williamson’s output will no doubt play a big role in outcome of the rematch. 

Chisago Lakes vs. Cambridge-Isanti/Mora/Pine City, 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 17. Chisago Lakes (11-3-3) slipped past top Mississippi 8 Conference challenger Cambridge-Isanti/Mora/Pine City (9-10-0, 3-1-0) 2-1 on the strength of Megan Bye’s second-period goal on Nov. 19, setting up this intriguing rematch. 

Dodge County vs. Northfield, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16. High-scoring junior Jessica Boland (18 goals, 35 points) leads Northfield (12-6-0, 9-0-0) into its nonconference showdown with Dodge County (10-8-1) and senior Malia Schubert (17 goals, 23 points).

The MN Girls' Hockey Hub poll is for entertainment purposes only.