MAR
13 23
Class A Janjet Alternative All-Tournament
Though the Girls 2023 Class A All-Tournament Team was made up of many deserving hockey players, there were a few additional names that stood out to us that we think deserve some recognition.
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by Lauren McQuillan |
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MAR
9 23
A Janjet-style 2023 Girls Hockey All-Tournament Team
Though the Girls 2023 Class AA All-Tournament Team was made up of many deserving hockey players, there were a few additional names that stood out to us that we think deserve some recognition.
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by Lauren McQuillan |
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FEB
26 23
Gentry Academy blocked out all the noise and raced to their first state championship
On Saturday night at the X, after Gentry Academy won the AA state title with an impressive 4-1 victory over Andover, there was no Gentry pep band striking up the school rouser, no raucous student section with painted faces hamming it up for the TV cameras. No little girls wearing their youth hockey jerseys running up and down the aisles.
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by Arnie Hamel |
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FEB
22 23
Skippers return to state for another shot at glory
A year ago, after Minnetonka beat Holy Family 3-2 in overtime to win the Section 2AA championship, it was widely assumed that the two would likely meet for a rematch again this year.
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by Arnie Hamel |
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FEB
20 23
South St. Paul steps up big to reach its 17th state tournament
If anyone was to question the popularity and interest in girls hockey, a trip last Thursday to Veterans Memorial Community Center in Inver Grove Heights would have quieted their skepticism.
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by Arnie Hamel |
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FEB
13 23
After some eye-popping upsets, the remaining teams in Class AA get set to battle for section championships and punch their tickets to St. Paul
Northfield topples Lakeville South and Cretin-Derham Hall shocks Apple Valley in overtime to shake up the Class AA section playoffs.
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by Lauren McQuillan |
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FEB
9 23
Class A coaches ruminate on running three lines, reflect on the regular season and assess their team’s chances as playoffs begin
As do-or-die games begin, coaches are formulating strategies that they feel will optimize their team’s chances at victory.
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by Arnie Hamel |
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FEB
4 23
The Simley Spartans roll into section playoffs behind dynamic forwards McGown, Tuccitto
Fresh off a decisive 4-1 win on Jan. 27 over neighborhood rival South St. Paul, the Class A No. 2 Simley girls hockey team heads into section playoffs at 20-4-1 – the best regular season record in the history of the program.
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by Cam Kauffman |
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JAN
29 23
Apple Valley’s soaring Moran sisters have their sights set on a trip to the state tournament
For years, the Moran sisters of Apple Valley have been catching the eyes of fans across the state.
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by Lauren McQuillan |
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JAN
26 23
Janjet's Best and Unbest Logos and Uniforms
Time to go Uniform Nerd and identify the very best girls hockey uniform and logo designs in the state – and call out some teams who might be in line for a rebrand.
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by JanJet staff |
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JAN
22 23
The East Ridge Raptors are battling to overcome a neighborhood rival and win the state’s most competitive section
The East Ridge Raptors started this season on fire with a six-game winning streak. Hopes began to emerge for a return to the state tournament for the second time in program history.
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by Olivia Paradise |
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JAN
16 23
Standout players across the state are having memorable seasons and reaching statistical nirvana
Each season brings its share of individual achievements and memorable performances, and this year is no exception. Recently, several standout players have passed notable benchmarks in various offensive categories.
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by Arnie Hamel |
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JAN
4 23
Following up on their state tournament season a year ago, the Mankato East Cougars are looking to make another run
After a section championship and a trip to state last season, Mankato East head coach Amber Prange wants to keep her players focused as they try for a return to St. Paul.
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by Lauren McQuillan |
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DEC
29 22
Under second-year coach Angel Crowley, the Woodbury Royals have found stability and are off to the best start in team history
For the Woodbury High School girl’s hockey team, its players have “been through the wringer”, according to head coach Angel Crowley.
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by Cam Kauffman |
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DEC
19 22
Led by explosive senior forward Stella Retrum, the Maple Grove Crimson once again have a state tournament on their minds
Off to an 8-1 start, the Maple Grove Crimson are on their way to improving on last year's state tournament appearance, where they lost a pair of 2-1 games and ended as consolation finalists.
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by Olivia Paradise |
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DEC
11 22
Thirty days into the season a few teams have stood out with strong performances that most did not see coming
One month into the regular season there have been plenty of blazing starts, many of which were not in the initial forecast. Teams making the boldest early-season statements include metro squads and rural teams, both up north and down south.
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by Arnie Hamel |
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DEC
4 22
Chloe Boreen and the Hill-Murray Pioneers have their eyes on a state title
There is a long history of success in the Hill-Murray High School girls’ hockey program, with two state championships in the last eight years and many more state appearances in the last 25. With the Pioneers’ success last season coming to a halt with a loss in the section finals, they are making a push, once again, for a deep run and a state tournament appearance in 2023.
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by Cam Kauffman |
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NOV
27 22
Reilly Fawcett’s Moose Lake Area Rebels are working hard and winning close games
Moose Lake Area head coach Reilly Fawcett is familiar with the rigors of playing hockey in Section 7A. Fawcett grew up in the Duluth area and went to Proctor High School. Now she has made her hard working Rebels section contenders.
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by Maya Hansen |
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NOV
20 22
Gage Chaffee is laying the foundation for eventual success in Princeton, while his players try to have fun right now
As winter’s first snow flurries fell outside the First Bank and Trust Ice Arena in Princeton on this November Saturday, inside, the concession area was lively and early-season excitement filled the air.
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by Arnie Hamel |
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NOV
13 22
The new Roseville/Mahtomedi cooperative looks to make noise with skilled players from both sides.
Mahtomedi and Roseville girl’s hockey players have turned in their original school colors to represent the Marauders hockey co-op team in navy and silver for the 2022-23 season.
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by Olivia Paradise |
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