Star Tribune girls' hockey all-metro first team

February 18, 2020 at 2:00AM
All Metro team left to right Rachel Golnitz, Forest Lake,Lily Delianedis, Blake,Olivia Mobley (Metro Player of the Year), Breck,Rory Guilday, Minnetonka,Uma Corniea (goalie), Edina and Jamie Nelson, Andover.] Jerry Holt •Jerry.Holt@startribune.com Photos of the six-person girls' hockey All Metro team Sunday February 9, 2020 in Mendota Heights,MN.
The Star Tribune’s girls’ hockey all-metro first team, shown in the order, from left, as they are listed below, gathered at the Mendota Heights backyard rink of Ted Cheesebrough. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

the 2019-20 FIRST TEAM

RACHEL GOLNITZ

Forest Lake, defense, jr.

Second-year captain lauded for a strong work ethic and the ability to add offense from the blue line. She scored 14 goals and added 33 assists while helping the team record 15 shutout victories. Verbally committed to Colgate.

LILY DELIANEDIS

Blake, forward, sr.

Pure finisher. She scored 44 goals this season, erupting for three in 35 seconds against Duluth. A dangerous player who could control the puck and score or get teammates involved. Added 30 assists. Committed to Cornell.

OLIVIA MOBLEY

Breck, forward, sr.

The Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year, an unstoppable mix of size and skill. Had 49 goals and 35 assists. She leads the Mustangs' charge toward a third consecutive Class 1A state championship. Committed to Quinnipiac.

RORY GUILDAY

Minnetonka, defense, jr.

Appreciated for her toughness, intelligence and presence. Takes away opposing forwards with good positioning and long reach. Minnetonka coaches clocked her slapshot at 80 mph. Verbally committed to Cornell.

ADVERTISEMENT

UMA CORNIEA

Edina, goalie, fr.

Won two Class 1A state championship games with Breck as a middle-schooler before making the jump to Class 2A Edina this season. Has a 22-1 record, having allowed less than one goal per game. Verbally committed to Princeton.

JAMIE NELSON

Andover, forward, sr.

Carried the Huskies, a team ranked No. 1 much of the season. Had 26 goals and 40 assists and became better defensively. "She's a 200-foot player," one opposing coach said. "She's the best we've seen." Committed to Minnesota State Mankato.

David La Vaque

about the writer

about the writer

More from Sports

See More
card image
Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune

The Wild’s Brock Faber played in the 2022 Games in Beijing when he was still at the University of Minnesota and NHL players stayed at home. In 2026, he’s back.

card image
card image