Huskies dominate Century

The Owatonna girls hockey team beat Rochester Century 3-0 last week, outshooting Century by 42 to four while dominating possession of the puck and time on attack.
Owatonna gained a 1-0 lead 12:26 into the first period thanks to a goal by sophomore forward Izzy Radel, who tipped junior defenseman Sarah Snitker’s shot from the offensive zone blue line into the top of Century’s net.
The goal was the only score of the first period, giving the Huskies a 1-0 lead going into the second period.
Owatonna once again found the back of the net when sophomore forward Molly Achterkirch scored on a shot redirected into the net off a Century’s athlete’s skate 14:12 into the second period.
Actherkirch was assisted by freshman defenseman Alia Kubicek and senior forward Gabriella Lamont on the play.
Despite a plethora of scoring opportunities, the Huskies were held to just one goal in the second period and entered the third period with a 2-0 lead.
Snitker earned her second point of the night by scoring a goal on a blue line blast with 4:45 remaining in the third period.
Senior goaltender Ava Wolfe was left mostly unchallenged in the Owatonna defensive zone as Century managed only four shots, with two shots coming in the last minute of the game.
Wolfe earned the win to improve her overall record to 3-0 while also recording her first shutout of the season.
The Huskies improved their season record to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in-conference with the win.
Owatonna currently sits atop the Big Nine Conference standings with four points, tied only with Albert Lea.
Owatonna last won the Big Nine Conference in 2020 with Northfield claiming the conference title in 2021.
Owatonna hits the road Thursday, Dec. 2., to face Winona at the Winona Bud King Ice Arena at 7:15 p.m.