Clear that Puck
Ely senior goalie Chase Sandberg is able to clear the puck away from North Shore’s Jake Stadler Saturday in the Storm’s 7-1 Section 7A first round win at Rukavina Arena. Photo courtesy of Brian Rauvola
February 2022
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Two Harbors girls face two tough foes
The Two Harbors girls hoopsters squared off against two top section seeds in game action last week and took two tough losses in the process. “We had two tough games,” said coach Dan Lillegaard.
Pet of the Week
Shiloh, Kiki and Chance kick back for a well-earned rest, the kind of powernapping that cats are famous for. All three cats were adopted from Lake County Humane Society by volunteer, Michelle Frazer.
Superior Dippers: Cold-Water Exposure Enthusiasts at Burlington Bay
Taproom staff at Castle Danger Brewery, just couldn’t resist drawing some attention to a couple who have become “regulars” at the brewery this winter. “I’ve met this couple in their 60s who go in the Lake every Saturday, then stop at the brewery for beer and pizza. I thought it might be an interesting story?” was the call to the paper.
Wright Places Well in State Nordic Ski Meet
Olya Wright, the lone qualifier for the state meet from the North Shore team, reports that the first day of the meet, in which her classic race was held, was “windy and warmer” than usual. She placed 24th and felt a little disappointed and like it was “not my best.” The second day of the meet they woke up to -17 degrees F and by the time she raced in the afternoon the temperature had crept up only to 4 degrees F. However there was no wind. Skate-skiing is Wright’s forte; she reports that she pushed it as hard as she could, passed many skiers (this was a pursuit race), got the 10th fastest score for the skate, and finished at 17th for the combined races. She was happy and “almost used up” at the end.
Lake County Press Prep Sports Notebook
The Silver Bay girls hoop team lost to McGregor 57-52 at home last Friday. Coach John Sandstrom gave credit to the girls, saying they kept the game close all the way only to fall in the final seconds.
Drive the Hoop
Silver Bay sophomore Dylan Schwarz drives to the hoop past Hill City’s Zaleyan Parsie in a recent matchup. The Mariners are 5-15 on the season as of 2/22.
Conservation Officer Tales
Although the Lake County Press knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The Lake County Press shares these stories as a reminder to all to be safe and to follow the rules!
Masked Fan Speaks
CASTLE DANGER The Minnesota WILD just completed a head-scratcher of a week going 2-2 in the process. Fans in The State of Hockey are reacting as they usually do in situations like this; the end of the hockey world as we know it is close at hand. I would point out that it’s only mid-winter and that the end of the hockey world for the WILD usually occurs in the 1st round of the playoffs if the team does indeed make it into that grand event. I’m happy to say that even with the fan-predicted impending fire and brimstone that will melt all Minnesota ice statewide sometime in the not-so-distant future the team is still in good shape.
Two Harbors Mini Mites Wrap Up the Season
Front row L to R: Gavin Mortinson, Hunter Kendall, Trent Hamilton, Gage Krull, Ellia Luoma, (behind Ellia) Hans Turnquist, Finn Larson, Jackson Green, Lainey Carlson. Not pictured: Ava Miller, Lucia Metzger, Emmit Miller, Edith Poyhonen, Jasen Smith, Torin Moe. Back row coaches: Dylan Hamilton, Patrick Green, Kyle Krull, Eric Mortinson, Ogie Oglethorpe, Clayton Haus, Vaughn Christiansen. Not pictured: Greg Moe. Photo courtesy of Lola Haus