Andover vs. Moorhead

3 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31

Moorhead slayed one giant by taking down No. 1-2A Eden Prairie 3-2 on Saturday at a holiday tournament in Prior Lake. Can the Spuds (9-2-1, 1-1-0) do it again?

Moorhead’s attempt at an encore performance comes against another of the state’s behemoths on Tuesday in No. 3-2A Andover (8-2-0, 3-0-0). The unranked Spuds’ upset abilities are greatly aided by the stellar play of Hudson Hodges, an early frontrunner for the Frank Brimsek Award that goes to the state’s top senior goaltender. 

Speaking of frontrunners, Andover senior defenseman Wyatt Kaiser will draw serious Mr. Hockey consideration. Elusive, lightning-quick and offensively gifted, the Minnesota Duluth commit has five goals and eight assists.