What a big weekend for the Johnnies!
The Johnnnies took on the Lakers from Grand Valley State University on Saturday, April 4th at the University of St. Thomas. Depending on what poll you looked at GVSU was either ranked 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the country. St. John's was ranked around 5th.
The game started with both teams very excited and ready to play. Both sides could be heard yelling and getting pumped up for the game.
The Johnnies took control of the game and after an almost scoreless 1st quarter, captain Brian Strauss (Sr., Attack) ripped a shot past the GVSU goaltender. Saint John's contained and used the momentum throughout the second half and took a 4-1 lead into halftime.
Grand Valley came out firing in the second half and pumped in three unanswered goals to tie the game 4-4.
The Johnnies would not go away easily and after an action packed third quarter Saint John's held a 6-4.
GVSU kept fighting but could not withstand the Johnnies. They found themselves down two with less than a minute to go.
Superb defense and goaltending proved too much for the Lakers and the Johnnies rushed the field to celebrate a 9-7 victory.
On Sunday the Johnnies played the Dragons from Minnesota State University - Moorhead. On the snowy football field in Minnetonka the Johnnies won 13-3.
A special thanks to Grand Valley State University for traveling out to play! The Lakers were a very classy team and we enjoyed playing them! We look forward to seeing you and hanging out in Denver, Colo. for Nationals. A special thanks to MSU-Moorhead for traveling down to play! You are in our thoughts and prayers and hope that the levees will hold up there! Also a special thanks to the University of St. Thomas for hosting the game on Saturday and Minnetonka High School for hosting the game on Sunday.
And, of course, a VERY special thank you to OUR FANS who came to the games this weekend! It means a lot to the boys to look up in the stands and see Johnnie Red! Thank you very much!
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