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Alexandria 5, South St. Paul 2
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Recap: Alexandria jumped out to a 3-0 lead after two periods but had to hold on through a wild third period to defeat the four-time state champion Packers. The Cardinals killed off three penalties in the final 10 minutes, including a 5-on-3.
Turning point: Senior forward Abby Williams scored on a breakaway 9:15 into the third period, splitting two defenders at the blue line and stuffing the puck in at the right post. The goal restored a three-goal lead for Alexandria, but more importantly, killed South St. Paul's momentum.
The quote: "Can I burn that monkey now?" -- Alexandria coach Mitch Loch, referring to a small stuffed monkey that the Cardinals coaching staff used to remind the team of four consecutive first-round losses in the tournament.
Unsung standout: Alexandria goalie Danielle Justice made 16 saves in the third period, including six on power plays in the final 10 minutes.
Noteworthy: Loch stressed that, while Alexandria came to St. Paul with the goal of winning the tournament, the Cardinals were going to enjoy their first opening-game victory in five years. "You have to celebrate things like this," he said.
Alexandria 2 1 2 - 5
South St. Paul 0 0 2 - 2
First: A-Paulzine (Ecklund), 4:16; A-Nielsen (Ecklund), 12:44, pp.
Second: A-DelZoppo (Anez) 13:57, pp.
Third: S-Simones (Kraus, LaShomb), 5:23 pp; A-Williams, 9:15; S-Anderson (Simones, Brisson), 12:43; A-Rindy 16:36, en, sh.
Saves: A-Justice 4-7-16-27; S-Engelmeier 8-6-3-17.
JON MARTHALER
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