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Mar. 13—GOALIE
FAITH HUMPHREY
Junior —Dodge County
2025-26 stats: 22-7-1, 1.65 goals-against average, .903 save percentage, 9 shutouts
Noteworthy: Humphrey, in her first season as the Wildcats' starter, picked up where Ida Huber left off. Humphrey won 22 games and led Dodge County to its third straight Section 1, Class 1A championship, and a third-place finish at the Class 1A state tournament. ... She finished third in the state, regardless of class, in shutouts (9), fifth in the state in wins (22), and 15th in goals-against average (1.65). ... Made a season-high 29 saves in 1-1 tie against eventual state champion Breck on Dec. 30. ... Allowed just 48 total goals in 30 games.
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ALEXA Van STRAATEN
Senior —Dodge County
2025-26 stats: 14 goals, 27 assists, 41 points
Noteworthy: The 2026 Post Bulletin All-Area Player of the Year is committed to Division I Assumption University in Worcester, Mass. ... An All-State defender and one of five finalists for the inaugural Minnesota girls hockey Senior Defenseman of the Year award. ... Received a shout-out, along with current teammate Maysie Koch and past teammates Nora Carstensen and Mollie Koch, on the annual All-Hockey Hair Team. ... Finished three-year varsity career with 26 goals, 70 assists and 96 points. ... Played in three state tournaments, on teams that finished second (2024), first (2025) and third (2026).
KYLIE MEYER
Senior —Dodge County
2025-26 stats: 8 goals, 15 assists, 23 points
Noteworthy: Meyer was named to the Class 1A All-State Team. ... She had a goal and five assists on the power play, and one short-handed goal this season. ... Helped the Wildcats win a third consecutive Section 1-1A championship and reach the state tournament, where they placed third. ... Had four points at the state tournament, including a goal and an assist in the semifinals against Warroad. ... Finished her five-year varsity career with 26 goals and 50 assists, for 76 points. ... Finished the season on a five-game point streak in which she had three goals and three assists.
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MAYSIE KOCH
Junior —Dodge County
2025-26 stats: 25 goals, 31 assists, 56 points
Noteworthy: An All-State forward, Koch was a finalist with teammate Alexa Van Straaten for PB All-Area Player of the Year. ... The University of St. Thomas commit led the three-time defending Section 1 champion Wildcats in goals, assists and points. ... Surpassed the 200 career points total this season. Koch will enter her senior season with 94 career goals and 117 assists, for 211 points. ... Scored five power-play goals and two short-handed goals this season. ... Has played five varsity seasons.and has 52 career power-play points and five career short-handed goals. ... Scored the game-tying goal in the Section 1-1A championship game against Albert Lea.
KATIE NELSON
Junior —Century/John Marshall
2025-26 stats: 19 goals, 16 assists, 35 points
Noteworthy: A consistent force since joining the Panthers' varsity as a freshman two years ago. She led the team in goals this season (19) and was second in assists (16) and points (35). ... Has three consecutive seasons of double-digit goals and double-digit assists. ... She'll enter her senior season with 40 goals, 45 assists and 85 career points. ... Also had team-highs this season in power-play goals (4), assists (5) and points (9). ... Had 10 points in the final seven games of the season, including a goal and an assist in a Section 1-2A quarterfinal game against Northfield.
ZOE HEIMER
Senior —Dodge County
2025-26 stats: 12 goals, 22 assists, 34 points
Noteworthy: Named to the Class 1A All-State Team after stepping into a first-line role for the Section 1 champion Wildcats. ... An All-Area Second Team selection each of the past two seasons. ... Helped Dodge County reach its third straight state tournament. ... Finished third on the team in assists (22) and points (34). ... Had 10 points, including nine assists, on the power play. ... Scored three game-winning goals. ... Finished her five-season varsity career with 43 goals and 73 assists, for 116 points. ... Had three straight seasons with double-digit goals to finish her time as a Wildcat.
TAYLOR KURTZ
Junior —Mayo
2025-26 stats: 16 goals, 10 assists, 26 points
Noteworthy: After missing her entire sophomore season due to an injury, Kurtz had an outstanding comeback season — her first season of high school hockey — this year. She led Mayo in goals (16) and points (26). ... Also led the team with two short-handed goals. ... One of three Spartans to reach double figures in goals this winter. ... Scored 13 even-strength goals. ... Had at least one point in 17 games. ... Kurtz had three multi-goal games this season and six multi-point games. ... Helped Mayo finish 12-11-2 overall for a top-half finish in the Big Nine Conference.
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AMELIA RANFRANZ
Junior —Mayo
2025-26 stats: 12-11-2, 3.28 goals-against average, .897 save percentage, 4 shutouts
Noteworthy: Played every minute in goal this season for the Spartans, making an average of 29.2 saves per game. ... Had 4 shutouts, including a 33-save blanking of rival Century/John Marshall. ... Had six games with 40 or more saves, including a season-high 55 against Northfield on Jan. 24.
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QUINN STEWART
Junior —Century/John Marshall
2025-26 stats: 10 goals, 10 assists, 20 points
Noteworthy: She recorded her second straight 10-goal season for the Panthers, who finished 10-14-2 overall. ... She has 20 career goals and 37 points after two varsity seasons. ... Had six points on the power play, including three goals. ... Recorded nine points (including six assists) in the final six regular-season games.
MILANIA BLACK
Senior —Mayo
2025-26 stats: 3 goals, 7 assists, 10 points.
Noteworthy: A leader and a top defender for the Spartans, Black had three goals and 10 points this season and finishes her four-year high school career with 8 goals, 28 assists and 36 total points. ... Scored her three goals in the first five games of this season.
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KENNEDY STEWART
Sophomore —Century/John Marshall
2025-26 stats: 16 goals, 20 assists, 36 points
Noteworthy: Stewart led the Panthers in assists and points. ... Scored two power-play goals. ... Scored five goals and 14 points in the last seven games. ... Has 59 points (27 goals, 32 assists) through her first two varsity seasons. ... Had a season-best five points (1-4—5) at Red Wing on Jan. 13.
DAISY HARENS
Sophomore —Dodge County
2025-26 stats: 15 goals, 16 assists, 31 points
Noteworthy: Just a sophomore, Harens has played four full seasons of varsity hockey. ... She will enter her junior year with 32 career goals and 80 career points. ... Had three multi-goal games and seven multi-point games this season. ... Recorded six power-play goals and 12 power-play points this year.
PEYTON NELSON
Sophomore —Red Wing
2025-26 stats: 24 goals, 9 assists, 33 points
Noteworthy: Led the Wingers in goals, assists and points. ... Had team-highs in power-play goals (7) and power-play points (10). ... Recorded three hat tricks and six multi-goal games this winter. ... Will enter her junior season with 35 career goals, 18 assists and 53 points in her three varsity seasons.
BRYN SPREITER
Junior —Dodge County
2025-26 stats: 15 goals, 11 assists, 26 points.
Noteworthy: Helped the Wildcats win their third straight Section 1-1A championship and place third at state. ... Tied for second on the team in goals (15). ... Recorded her second hat trick of the season in the state semifinals against Warroad, when she had three goals and an assist.
(In alphabetical order)
Austin: Fr. D Jade Bastyr, So. F Lauren Bowe, 8th F Aubrey Green, Fr. G Lily Haedt, 8th F Sawyer Loucks.
Dodge County: Jr. D Sophia Buesking, 7th F Willow Harens, Fr. F Maren Hodgman, Jr. F Taryn Wernecke.
Red Wing: Fr. F Stella Johnson.
Rochester Century/John Marshall: Sr. F Izzy Bazzel, Sr. D Tegan Carroll, Sr. F Kate Garren, Sr. G Isabella Scranton.
Rochester Mayo: Jr. F Olivia Dahl, So. F Maggie McLaughlin, Jr. F Marley Smith, Sr. F Abby Weick, Fr. F Maggie Weick.
Winona: Jr. G Kiera Rose, Sr. F Briar Rouleau, Sr. F Cora Wadewitz.
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FAITH HUMPHREY
Junior —Dodge County
2025-26 stats: 22-7-1, 1.65 goals-against average, .903 save percentage, 9 shutouts
Noteworthy: Humphrey, in her first season as the Wildcats' starter, picked up where Ida Huber left off. Humphrey won 22 games and led Dodge County to its third straight Section 1, Class 1A championship, and a third-place finish at the Class 1A state tournament. ... She finished third in the state, regardless of class, in shutouts (9), fifth in the state in wins (22), and 15th in goals-against average (1.65). ... Made a season-high 29 saves in 1-1 tie against eventual state champion Breck on Dec. 30. ... Allowed just 48 total goals in 30 games.
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ALEXA Van STRAATEN
Senior —Dodge County
2025-26 stats: 14 goals, 27 assists, 41 points
Noteworthy: The 2026 Post Bulletin All-Area Player of the Year is committed to Division I Assumption University in Worcester, Mass. ... An All-State defender and one of five finalists for the inaugural Minnesota girls hockey Senior Defenseman of the Year award. ... Received a shout-out, along with current teammate Maysie Koch and past teammates Nora Carstensen and Mollie Koch, on the annual All-Hockey Hair Team. ... Finished three-year varsity career with 26 goals, 70 assists and 96 points. ... Played in three state tournaments, on teams that finished second (2024), first (2025) and third (2026).
KYLIE MEYER
Senior —Dodge County
2025-26 stats: 8 goals, 15 assists, 23 points
Noteworthy: Meyer was named to the Class 1A All-State Team. ... She had a goal and five assists on the power play, and one short-handed goal this season. ... Helped the Wildcats win a third consecutive Section 1-1A championship and reach the state tournament, where they placed third. ... Had four points at the state tournament, including a goal and an assist in the semifinals against Warroad. ... Finished her five-year varsity career with 26 goals and 50 assists, for 76 points. ... Finished the season on a five-game point streak in which she had three goals and three assists.
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MAYSIE KOCH
Junior —Dodge County
2025-26 stats: 25 goals, 31 assists, 56 points
Noteworthy: An All-State forward, Koch was a finalist with teammate Alexa Van Straaten for PB All-Area Player of the Year. ... The University of St. Thomas commit led the three-time defending Section 1 champion Wildcats in goals, assists and points. ... Surpassed the 200 career points total this season. Koch will enter her senior season with 94 career goals and 117 assists, for 211 points. ... Scored five power-play goals and two short-handed goals this season. ... Has played five varsity seasons.and has 52 career power-play points and five career short-handed goals. ... Scored the game-tying goal in the Section 1-1A championship game against Albert Lea.
KATIE NELSON
Junior —Century/John Marshall
2025-26 stats: 19 goals, 16 assists, 35 points
Noteworthy: A consistent force since joining the Panthers' varsity as a freshman two years ago. She led the team in goals this season (19) and was second in assists (16) and points (35). ... Has three consecutive seasons of double-digit goals and double-digit assists. ... She'll enter her senior season with 40 goals, 45 assists and 85 career points. ... Also had team-highs this season in power-play goals (4), assists (5) and points (9). ... Had 10 points in the final seven games of the season, including a goal and an assist in a Section 1-2A quarterfinal game against Northfield.
ZOE HEIMER
Senior —Dodge County
2025-26 stats: 12 goals, 22 assists, 34 points
Noteworthy: Named to the Class 1A All-State Team after stepping into a first-line role for the Section 1 champion Wildcats. ... An All-Area Second Team selection each of the past two seasons. ... Helped Dodge County reach its third straight state tournament. ... Finished third on the team in assists (22) and points (34). ... Had 10 points, including nine assists, on the power play. ... Scored three game-winning goals. ... Finished her five-season varsity career with 43 goals and 73 assists, for 116 points. ... Had three straight seasons with double-digit goals to finish her time as a Wildcat.
TAYLOR KURTZ
Junior —Mayo
2025-26 stats: 16 goals, 10 assists, 26 points
Noteworthy: After missing her entire sophomore season due to an injury, Kurtz had an outstanding comeback season — her first season of high school hockey — this year. She led Mayo in goals (16) and points (26). ... Also led the team with two short-handed goals. ... One of three Spartans to reach double figures in goals this winter. ... Scored 13 even-strength goals. ... Had at least one point in 17 games. ... Kurtz had three multi-goal games this season and six multi-point games. ... Helped Mayo finish 12-11-2 overall for a top-half finish in the Big Nine Conference.
GOALIE
AMELIA RANFRANZ
Junior —Mayo
2025-26 stats: 12-11-2, 3.28 goals-against average, .897 save percentage, 4 shutouts
Noteworthy: Played every minute in goal this season for the Spartans, making an average of 29.2 saves per game. ... Had 4 shutouts, including a 33-save blanking of rival Century/John Marshall. ... Had six games with 40 or more saves, including a season-high 55 against Northfield on Jan. 24.
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QUINN STEWART
Junior —Century/John Marshall
2025-26 stats: 10 goals, 10 assists, 20 points
Noteworthy: She recorded her second straight 10-goal season for the Panthers, who finished 10-14-2 overall. ... She has 20 career goals and 37 points after two varsity seasons. ... Had six points on the power play, including three goals. ... Recorded nine points (including six assists) in the final six regular-season games.
MILANIA BLACK
Senior —Mayo
2025-26 stats: 3 goals, 7 assists, 10 points.
Noteworthy: A leader and a top defender for the Spartans, Black had three goals and 10 points this season and finishes her four-year high school career with 8 goals, 28 assists and 36 total points. ... Scored her three goals in the first five games of this season.
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KENNEDY STEWART
Sophomore —Century/John Marshall
2025-26 stats: 16 goals, 20 assists, 36 points
Noteworthy: Stewart led the Panthers in assists and points. ... Scored two power-play goals. ... Scored five goals and 14 points in the last seven games. ... Has 59 points (27 goals, 32 assists) through her first two varsity seasons. ... Had a season-best five points (1-4—5) at Red Wing on Jan. 13.
DAISY HARENS
Sophomore —Dodge County
2025-26 stats: 15 goals, 16 assists, 31 points
Noteworthy: Just a sophomore, Harens has played four full seasons of varsity hockey. ... She will enter her junior year with 32 career goals and 80 career points. ... Had three multi-goal games and seven multi-point games this season. ... Recorded six power-play goals and 12 power-play points this year.
PEYTON NELSON
Sophomore —Red Wing
2025-26 stats: 24 goals, 9 assists, 33 points
Noteworthy: Led the Wingers in goals, assists and points. ... Had team-highs in power-play goals (7) and power-play points (10). ... Recorded three hat tricks and six multi-goal games this winter. ... Will enter her junior season with 35 career goals, 18 assists and 53 points in her three varsity seasons.
BRYN SPREITER
Junior —Dodge County
2025-26 stats: 15 goals, 11 assists, 26 points.
Noteworthy: Helped the Wildcats win their third straight Section 1-1A championship and place third at state. ... Tied for second on the team in goals (15). ... Recorded her second hat trick of the season in the state semifinals against Warroad, when she had three goals and an assist.
(In alphabetical order)
Austin: Fr. D Jade Bastyr, So. F Lauren Bowe, 8th F Aubrey Green, Fr. G Lily Haedt, 8th F Sawyer Loucks.
Dodge County: Jr. D Sophia Buesking, 7th F Willow Harens, Fr. F Maren Hodgman, Jr. F Taryn Wernecke.
Red Wing: Fr. F Stella Johnson.
Rochester Century/John Marshall: Sr. F Izzy Bazzel, Sr. D Tegan Carroll, Sr. F Kate Garren, Sr. G Isabella Scranton.
Rochester Mayo: Jr. F Olivia Dahl, So. F Maggie McLaughlin, Jr. F Marley Smith, Sr. F Abby Weick, Fr. F Maggie Weick.
Winona: Jr. G Kiera Rose, Sr. F Briar Rouleau, Sr. F Cora Wadewitz.
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