Monroe skates past Palmer

PALMER — Ethan Welch gave Palmer an early lead, but Monroe Catholic used five goals in the final two periods to skate to a 5-2 nonconference win over the Moose Friday at the MTA Events Center in Palmer.

Caleb Sanborn bagged a goal and two assists for the defending 3A state champions in the win. Landon Bartels, Dylan Thompkins, Ryan Michel and Riley Ott also scored.

Welch scored with 4:44 left in the first to give Palmer the 1-0 lead. Noah Keil added a third-period goal for Palmer.

Monroe Catholic 5, Palmer 2

Friday, MTA Events Center

First period — 1. Palmer- Welch (unassisted) 4:44.

Second period — 2. Monroe- Bartels (Sanborn) 8:53; 3. Monroe- Thompkins (Coiley, Michel) 4:09.

Third period — 4. Monroe- Michel (Ott) 11:44; 5. Monroe- Ott (Sanborn) 9:43; 6. Monroe- Sanborn (Fritze, Szumigala) 9:27; 7. Palmer- Keil (Ropka) 3:05.

Shots on goal: Monroe 12-8-6—26, Palmer 3-7-8—18, Saves: Monroe- Jankowski 2-7-7—16, Palmer- Grogan 12-6-3—21.

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