Maple Grove receives some last minute instructions from its coaches prior to taking the ice in the Crimson's 2-1 victory over Edina in the quarterfinals of the Walser Holiday Tournament at Braemar Arena on Dec. 29. Photo by Nick Wosika
Maple Grove hasn't been mentioned much in conversations regarding the No. 1 team in Class 2A, but the Crimson have all the makings a squad capable of taking over the top spot.
Maple Grove (17-0-1), ranked No. 2 in the Class 2A coaches poll, has two of the state’s top goaltenders in sophomores Breanna Blesi and Coco Francis.
The Crimson also have Taylor Wente, who has been on a tear lately. The sophomore forward has powered the offense in the last seven games.
Hill-Murray entered the season as the defending Class 2A state champion, and the No. 4-2A Pioneers (12-4-0) have been far from dominant in games against teams ranked in the top 10.
A victory over Maple Grove in our Top Game of the Week would be a big confidence boost for a Hill-Murray team looking to build momentum heading into the postseason.
The Pioneers may also be the last true test for the Crimson as they try to finish the season undefeated.
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