Brooke Nelson’s four-goal performance elevates Stillwater to Hockey Day Minnesota win over hometown host – The Rink Live
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minnesota — Stillwater junior forward Brooke Nelson’s four-goal performance on Hockey Day Minnesota led the Ponies to an 8-3 win over White Bear Lake on Saturday.
The hometown host of the event scored the opening goal of the game just minutes into the game. Elaina Hosfield scored her first varsity goal after a nice play from teammate Hailey Dawe.
Hunter Reardon tied things up for Stillwater early in the first period and then the ponies took off on the scoreboard.
Brooke Nelson then decided to score four goals in a row; three in the first period and one in the second. Three were even and one came on the power play.
White Bear Lake forward Elaina Hosfield (14) and Stillwater defenseman Alexa March (8) battle for the puck Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota in White Bear Lake.
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Stillwater continued to dominate for most of the game. However, White Bear Lake made a nice push towards the end of the game when Amanda Smythe scored twice in the closing minutes of regulation.
Stillwater is now 18-4 on the season while White Bear Lake falls to 8-15.
This story will be updated with post-game comments from coaches and players.
MORE PHOTOS FROM THE GAME
1/18: White Bear Lake forward Zoe Timmons (7) and Stillwater forward MaryFrancis Williams (34) battle for the puck Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota in White Bear Lake.
2/18: Stillwater forward Ashlyn Hoff (26) makes an effort on goal against White Bear Lake in the first half Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota at White Bear Lake.
3/18: White Bear Lake forward Elaina Hosfield (14) and Stillwater defenseman Alexa March (8) battle for the puck Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota in White Bear Lake.
4/18: White Bear Lake forward Amanda Smythe (6) makes a pass to Stillwater in the second period Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota in White Bear Lake.
5/18: Stillwater forward Hunter Reardon (19) passes the puck to White Bear Lake defenseman Lyla Beck (12) in the second period Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota at White Bear Lake.
6/18: Stillwater defenseman Grace Cheney (6) plays White Bear Lake in the first period Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota at White Bear Lake.
7/18: Stillwater’s Grace Cheney (6) and White Bear Lake forward Michael Delaney (22) battle for the puck in the first half Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota in White Bear Lake.
8th/18: Stillwater forward Olivia Dejarnett (29) plays in the first period against White Bear Lake on Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota at White Bear Lake.
9/18: Stillwater forward Brooke Nelson (12) celebrates a goal against White Bear Lake Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota at White Bear Lake.
10/18: Stillwater celebrates a goal against White Bear Lake in the first half on Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota at White Bear Lake.
11/18: Stillwater forward Ashlyn Hoff (26) plays White Bear Lake in the first period Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota at White Bear Lake.
12/18: White Bear Lake forward Amanda Smythe (6) has an effort on goal against Stillwater in the first period Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota at White Bear Lake.
13/18: Stillwater defenseman Grace Cheney (6) deflected her shot from Stillwater goaltender Lily Timmons (31) in the first period Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota at White Bear Lake.
14/18: Against Stillwater comes the ice after the first third against White Bear Lake in the first third on Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota at White Bear Lake.
fifteen/18: Stillwater goaltender Lily Timmons (31) watches action against White Bear Lake in the first period Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota at White Bear Lake.
16/18: Stillwater forward Hunter Reardon (19) sends the puck past Stillwater defenseman Grace Cheney (6) past Stillwater forward Ashlyn Hoff (26) in the first period Saturday, January 28, 2023, during Hockey Day Minnesota at White Bear Lake.
17/18: White Bear Lake forward Hailey Dawe (22) shoots at Stillwater goaltender Lily Timmons (31) in the first period Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota at White Bear Lake.
18/18: Stillwater forward Ashlyn Hoff (26) moves the puck against White Bear Lake in the first period Saturday, January 28, 2023 during Hockey Day Minnesota at White Bear Lake.
Stillwater 8, White Bear Lake 3
SW: 4-2-2 WBL: 1-0-2
Score in the first third — 1st WBL, Elaina Hosfield (Hailey Dawe); 1. SW, Hunter Reardon (Olivia Dejarnett); 2.SW, Brooke Nelson (Josie Lang); 3. SW, Nelson (Lang) (S.); 4. SW, Nelson (Josie St Martin, Addison Finn) Punish – WBL, Zoe Timmons (body check)
Scoring in the second third — 5. SW, Nelson (Kylie Ligday); 6. SW, long (without support) Punish – SW, Dejarnett (stumbling); WBL, Amanda Smythe (disorder); WBL, Timmons (stumbling); SW, Finn (disorder); SW, Alexa March (hook); SW, Hailey Olson (High Sticking); SW, Ligday (high stick)
Score in third period — 2nd WBL, Smythe (Talia Domschot); 3. WBL, Smythe (Timmons); 7. SW, St. Martin (Braunshausen); 8 SW, Reardon (Matchday) Punish – SW, too many players (minor bank);
