Top games: Hill-Murray's eclectic lineup matches up against Breck's bunch of future Gophers

By Loren Nelson, SportsEngine, 02/15/21, 1:30PM CST

Feb. 18: The Pioneers, who are getting key contributions from players of all ages, face Mustangs standout Emily Zumwinkle and Co.

Hill-Murray, which has won eight of its nine games this season and is ranked No. 3 in Class 2A, takes on a high-powered Breck team Thursday night. Photo by Jeff Lawler, SportsEngine

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.

Other games to keep an eye on

Stillwater vs. East Ridge, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17. Another of the remaining six state unbeatens, No. 7-2A Stillwater (8-0-1) — featuring senior goal-scoring leader Lexi Huber (10 goals) — squares off against upset-minded Suburban East Conference rival East Ridge (6-2-0).

Roseau vs. Sartell/Sauk Rapids, 7:15 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19. Sartell/Sauk Rapids (4-2-1) and freshman goaltender Morgan Dorn will see how they measure up against one of northern Minnesota’s standard bearers — and a Class 2A, Section 8 rival — in No. 9-2A Roseau (7-2-1).