Starting the first week back from fall break, the boys’ varsity hockey team defeated the Simley Spartans on Tuesday night in their home opener, with a final score of 5-2.
The game started strong with a goal in the first period by senior forward Ethan Peltier. Shortly after, the Simley Spartans tied the game, ending the first period with a score of 1-1.
sophomore defenseman Adem Rivers said.
In the second period, senior forward Jimmy Steiner, from Saint Agnes, scored the second goal, followed shortly by junior Liam Huddleston, making the score 3-1.
Entering the third period, senior Ethan Peltier scored his second goal of the game. Sophomore Brady Glenn, from Minnehaha Academy, scored the final goal with an empty-netter.
Beginning with this game, the hockey team is collaborating with Toys for Tots to help bring joy to children in need during the holiday season. Donations for gifts were accepted starting at 5 p.m. during the junior varsity game. Fans who dropped off gifts during the varsity game were entered into a raffle for a chance to win Spartan merchandise. Gift donations and raffle tickets will continue to be available until Dec. 14. The boys’ hockey team will deliver the gifts to KARE 11 on Dec. 16. For questions about donations, contact Melissa Peltier at [email protected] .
The next game is scheduled for Dec. 10 at 7 p.m., when the team will face La Crescent-Hokah at Drake Arena.
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Who are the 24-25 SPA Boys Hockey captains?
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Who are the 24-25 SPA Boys Hockey captains?
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James Steiner, Adem Rivers
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Ethan Peltier, Liam Huddleston
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Brody Manning, Josh Halloway
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Bennett Sauer, Max George
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When was SPA's boys hockey team founded?
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When was SPA's boys hockey team founded?
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1905
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1899
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2006
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1986
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Was SPA boys hockey MN's first ever high school hockey team?
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Was SPA boys hockey MN's first ever high school hockey team?
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No
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Who is the SPA Boys hockey co-op between?
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Who is the SPA Boys hockey co-op between?
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Blake, Minnehaha, Breck, Providence, SPA
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St. Agnes, Nova, MPA, SPA
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Nova, St. Agnes, St. Croix Lutheran, Minnehaha, SPA
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What is the Spartan's record so far this year?
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What is the Spartan's record so far this year?
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0-3-0
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1-2-0
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3-0-0
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0-0-3
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1-1-1
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1-0-2
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How many players are on SPA's Varsity roster?
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How many players are on SPA's Varsity roster?
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20
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22
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24
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18
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How many players are there on the ice at once for each team? (Including the goalie)
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How many players are there on the ice at once for each team? (Including the goalie)
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7
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10
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5
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6
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