PRESEASON METRO-AREA DREAM TEAM
Dylan Malmquist,
jr. F, Edina
Led the Class 2A champion Hornets with 23 goals. Intelligence, plus great hands and rink vision, will help him carry the load. Committed to Notre Dame.
Tom Novak, jr., F,
St. Thomas Academy
Scored the winning goal in the Class 1A championship and paced the Cadets with 28 goals and 57 points. Highly skilled player with great anticipation. Committed to Gophers.
Jake Wahlin, jr.,
F, White Bear Lake
Plays with great energy and ranks among the state’s craftiest finishers. Pumped 33 goals into the Bears’ offense. Committed to Massachusetts.
Mitch Reinke, sr.,
D, Stillwater
Hockey IQ is off the charts. Second-year captain controls games at both ends of the rink. Headed to Michigan Tech.
Luc Snuggerud, sr.,
D, Eden Prairie
One of the state’s most gifted offensive defensemen posted 37 assists last season. Made strides in the defensive zone. Committed to Nebraska Omaha.
Zach Driscoll, jr.,
G, Eastview
Led Lightning to Class 2A state tournament. Finished 16-6-1 with a 2.04 goals-against average and a save percentage of .934.