March 6, 2020
Legacy Hockey
Both goaltenders played well, as Hill’s Remington Keopple stopped 24 shots while counterpart Tommy Aitken turned in a 34-save effort.
KEY MOMENT
A seemingly harmless shot from the point bounced off Aitken’s chest protector - the first uncontrolled rebound in what felt like hours - and rolled to Strobel at the top of the crease. The senior forward swatted at the puck and got just enough to push it across the line, sending the Pioneers back to the Class 2A championship game.
THREE STARS
2. Tommy Aitken, St. Thomas Academy - After allowing two goals on the first handful of shots he faced, Aitken found his groove and held strong while STA rallied. The senior, who has been the undisputed MVP of the Cadets’ playoff run, finished with 34 saves.
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