Eden Prairie vs. Hill-Murray
5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 29

Perhaps the most exciting quarterfinal game in the Schwan Cup Gold Division occurs when tradition-rich Eden Prairie and Hill-Murray meet at Ridder Arena Thursday night.

These teams met in the semifinals of last year’s holiday tournament, a contest won by the Eagles (4-2) on their way to a tourney championship. 

The No. 12-2A Pioneers (5-0-1, 2-0-1) are averaging a solid 5.5 goals per game.

Eden Prairie (5-2, 1-0) is looking to get back to winning ways after falling twice in at last weekend's Edina Holiday Classic. A victory Thursday could help the No. 1-2A Eagles get things sorted out for the calendar year ends.