Windigo maintains top spot after splitting with Wilderness | News, Sports, Jobs

The Wisconsin Windigo faced off against the Minnesota Wilderness in a thrilling weekend series in Cloquet, Minnesota. The Windigo dropped the first game 3-0 but came back strong with a 2-1 shootout win in the second game.

Despite outshooting their opponents in the first two periods of the first game, the Windigo found themselves trailing 1-0 early on. They were unable to recover, ultimately falling 3-0. However, they bounced back in the second game with a goal from Jacob Jastrzebski and solid goaltending from Max Beckford.

The game remained tied at 1-1 until the shootout, where the Windigo emerged victorious after Daniil Dolzhenko scored the winning goal. Coach Blake Hietala praised the team’s effort, especially highlighting the performance of depth players like Braydon Beahm and Elliot Gulley.

Hietala also commended Beckford for his strong play in both games, noting that his performance in the shootout was crucial to the team’s success.

Looking ahead, the Windigo will host the Chippewa Steel in their final home game of the regular season on April 6. With the playoffs looming, the team is focused on finishing strong and maintaining their lead in the division.

The intense weekend series against the Wilderness showcased the Windigo’s resilience and determination, setting the stage for an exciting end to the regular season. Fans can expect more thrilling matchups as the team gears up for the playoffs.