Star Tribune boys' hockey all-metro second, third teams
Forwards
Dev McCabe, St. Paul Academy, junior: Spartans' catalyst tallied 29 goals, 31 assists. Committed to Minnesota-Duluth.
Jax Murray, Elk River, senior: Great finisher (17 goals) stood out among a deep group of Elks forwards.
Bauer Neudecker, St. Louis Park, senior: Mr. Hockey finalist scored 40 goals, added 34 assists, led his team in hits.
Defense
Matt Anderson, Holy Family, senior: Mr. Hockey finalist led the Fire to its first section title game. Committed to Minnesota-Duluth.
Robbie Stucker, St. Thomas Academy, senior: Controls games. Plays like a fourth forward. Scored 10 goals, dished 37 assists.
Goalie
Mike Magnuson, Cretin-Derham Hall, senior: Quick and athletic. Rarely gave the opposition a rebound chance.
THIRD TEAM
Forwards
• Roman Ahcan, Burnsville, sr.
• Brian Halonen, Delano, sr.
• Sam Huff, Maple Grove, sr.
Defense
• Josh Ess, Lakeville South, sr.
• Benton Maass, Elk River, sr.
Goalie
• Justin Evenson, Minnehaha Acad., sr.
HOW THE TEAM WAS SELECTED
The Star Tribune's All-Metro teams and Metro Player of the Year were chosen based on nominations from metro-area coaches, conversations with a panel of coaches and staff observations.
David La Vaque
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