Star Tribune boys' hockey All-Metro second and third teams

SECOND TEAM

Forwards

Noah Cates, Stillwater, junior: Scored 23 goals for the state-bound Ponies, including the electrifying section final winner. Sets the tone at practice and in games.

Will Garin, Holy Family, senior: Headed to Connecticut. Great speed. Sparked the Fire offense with 25 goals and 27 assists.

Max Johnson, Lakeville North, senior: One opposing coach called him "the type of player you want on your team." Scored 29 goals. Committed to Bowling Green.

Defense

Erik Holmstrom, Farmington, senior: Scored 13 goals, tallied 30 assists and helped the Tigers to state.

Goalie

Ryan Bischel, Benilde-St. Margaret's, junior: Carried the Red Knights at times during an unbeaten regular season. Finished 24-1-1 with a 2.13 goals against average.

THIRD TEAM

Forwards

• Michael Graham, Eden Prairie, sr.

• Luke Notermann, Blaine, sr.

• Ryan Poehling, Lakeville North, jr.

Defense

• Connor Mayer, Benilde-St. Margaret's, jr.

• K'Andre Miller, Minnetonka, so.

• Thomas Hanson, Minnetonka, sr.

HOW THE TEAM WAS SELECTED