Mankato East Cougars decide the game with five goals in third period
In the first two periods of the game, the road-team Winona Winhawks held out fine against the Mankato East Cougars. Mankato East fought back in the third period and won the game 7-1.
In the first two periods of the game, the road-team Winona Winhawks held out fine against the Mankato East Cougars. Mankato East fought back in the third period and won the game 7-1.
The Cougars took the lead late into the first period, with a goal from Ashley Fischer. Kailey Newton assisted.
Kailey Newton scored early in the second period, assisted by McKenzie Keller.
Winhawks' Avery Engbrecht tallied a goal late, making the score 2-1. Asta Griggs assisted.
The Cougars increased the lead to 3-1 early in the third period when Kira Prange beat the goalie, assisted by Sophie Steindl and Kailey Newton.
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Sydney Wang increased the lead to 4-1 two minutes later, assisted by Jessica Eykyn.
McKenzie Keller increased the lead to 5-1 five minutes later, assisted by Emmy Schulz.
Brielle Newton increased the lead to 6-1 one minute later, assisted by McKenzie Keller.
Ava Tibodeau then increased the lead to 7-1 late into the third.
Coming up:
On Saturday the Cougars will play on the road against the Eagles at 7 p.m. CST at New Ulm Civic Center, while the Winhawks will face the Wingers home at 7:15 p.m. CST at Bud King Ice Arena.
