The season’s start

Boys hockey off to a great start

The Owatonna Boys Hockey team has had a slow start to their season, losing 4-2 and 6-1 against Rochester Mayo and Rochester Century.

Junior Michael Brien goes after the puck
Junior Michael Brien goes after the puck

On Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Four Seasons Center, the Huskies played Rochester John Marshall winning 5-4. This was the Huskies first win of the season.On Saturday, Dec. 6, the team played Winona, winning in overtime 6-5 for the team’s second win of the season. Thursday, Dec. 11, the boys played Faribault, but lost 3-2. It appeared the team was again having a tough time. The team’s next game was played against Chaska on Tuesday, Dec. 16. They were not expected to win, however, the team upset Chaska and won 5-2. Junior Sam Hylle had an assist. He said, “We’re finally coming together at a team and working to accomplish goals.” The team’s next game will be on Saturday, Dec. 20 against St. Paul Academy and Summit.