BREAKING: Mankato East has stunned Century/John Marshall with an emphatic 8-1 victory in a thrilling Big Nine Conference matchup held on November 20, 2025, at Graham Arena 4 in Rochester. The Cougars unleashed an astonishing 53 shots on goal, showcasing their offensive prowess and teamwork.
The game kicked off with the Cougars establishing dominance early, leading 4-0 after the first period and 7-1 by the end of the second. Key performances came from Mankato East players, with Laina Peterson, Ava Tibodeau, and Ella Fugazzi each registering three points—Peterson and Tibodeau contributing one goal and two assists each, while Fugazzi netted two goals and provided one assist.
Mankato East’s offense was relentless, with Brielle Newton adding two goals to the tally. Century/John Marshall’s lone goal came from Kennedy Stewart, who was assisted by Katie Nelson and Izzy Bazzel. Despite the scoreline, goalie Isabella Scranton made an impressive 45 saves to keep her team in the game, facing a barrage of shots from the Cougars.
Mankato East improves to a record of 3-0-1 overall and 2-0-0 in the Big Nine Conference, while Century/John Marshall now stands at 5-2-0 overall and 1-2-0 in the conference. Century/John Marshall is set to return to the ice this Saturday at 3 p.m., hosting Winona in a bid to bounce back from this heavy defeat.
Fans and players alike are buzzing about Mankato East’s strong performance, which solidifies their position as a formidable contender in the league. With the Cougars showing such impressive form, all eyes will be on their next match as they aim to maintain their winning streak.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as the girls hockey season heats up!
