OHS Boys’ Hockey continues to battle

January 17, 2024

Junior Andrew Mitchell controls the puck in the offensive zone.

The Owatonna Boys Hockey team has had a strong first half of their season. Their record is 11-3-1.

Their season has been very successful so far with their new coach, Mr. Dennis Will. They have been connecting as a team and have already 78 goals overall. They have also found success in the defensive zone with only having 34 against. Senior captain Mark Spurgeon said, “Our season has been going well and we have put together an extremely solid record so far.” They expect to keep winning and battling to improve their already positive record.

The Huskies look to the second half of their season with hopeful eyes. Their season will start to get more difficult as they will begin to play harder teams and even get into sectional play. Senior captain Brody Goodnature said, “Looking forward, we want to start stringing together wins so that we are finding success as we near sections.”

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Looking forward, we want to start stringing together wins so that we are finding success as we near sections.

— Brody Goodnature

Although they will be playing more challenging games they still have big goals to fulfill a longer season. Spurgeon said, “Our goals for the rest of the year are to win the Big 9 and then go to state.” They are currently sitting in third place for the Big Nine behind Rochester Century in first and Northfield in second. Goodnature said, “My goal for the rest of the year is to encourage and lead the team into getting the results that we envisioned for ourselves, which includes winning the Big 9 and winning the section tournament.” The Huskies look to achieve these high goals especially since this has been something that boys hockey has not accomplished for a very long time.

Their next game is Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. against Mankato West at the Steele County Four Seasons Centre.

About the Contributors

Alia Kubicek, Writer

Alia Kubicek is a junior at OHS. This is her first year of Magnet. She is involved in DECA, Prom Committee, Young life, and 4-H. Kubicek also plays hockey and soccer. In her free time she can be found at her cabin, hanging out with friends and family and online shopping. She joined Magnet to improve her journalism skills and learn more about student life and school activities. After high school she is planning on attending a four year college and pursuing a degree in business. Kubicek is looking forward to her first year in Magnet.

Ella Highfield, Editor

Ella Highfield is a senior at OHS, and it is her second year on Magnet staff. Outside of school she dances for Just For Kix dance studio. She is also involved in YoungLife, DECA, Link Crew, SHOC and Thriving Minds. Highfield joined Magnet because she took journalism as a sophomore and really enjoyed being apart of Magnet last year. Her future plans include going to a college for cosmetology school, and afterward becoming a hairstylist.