Boys hockey wins season opener with ease
The team celebrates after the Royals’ first goal of the third period.
Josh Laven, senior, races to get the puck away from the Cardinals.
Nik Solberg, junior, reaches for a pass.
Jonah Shoemaker-Gagnon, senior, gains control of the puck.
Nathan Nelsen, junior, lines up for the face-off.
Matt Hines, senior, looks to pass to Nathan Nelsen, junior.
The players line up for the National Anthem.
Hockey superfans gather to cheer on the puck boys. Back row: Noah Harrington, Oliver Haeger, Tyler Lee, Jack Nissen, Curran Martin, Mike Bear, Patrick Hanley, Zach Haley Front row: Harry Momoh, Blake Lambert
Dec 1, 2014
The boys hockey team won their home opener against Coon Rapids on Friday, Nov. 25 at the Hopkins Pavilion. With a stand full of fans, the Royals finished off the Cardinals by a final score of 8-3. Josh Laven, senior captain, led the team with a hat-trick.
“It felt good to perform in front of so many fans and give them something to cheer about,” Laven said.
Webb Bolstad, senior, scored two goals for the Royals in the third period.
“We’re super pumped to start the season off with a win. It helped having as big of a student section as we did. We’re excited for the rest of the season because we know we have the potential to do something great with HHS hockey,” Bolstad said.
This performance shows promise for a successful season.
“I think this season will require a lot more hard work, but we will have more success than we’ve had in the past,” Laven said.
During Thanksgiving break the Royals went 1-1 with a 7-2 win over Chisago Lakes and a 2-4 loss to Chanhassen. Up next, the Royals travel to Apple Valley to face on the Eagles who won their home opener 7-1 over Shakopee.
