HUTCHINSON -- The Hutchinson Tigers scored three times in the middle frame and added an open net goal as time expired to defeat the Willmar Cardinals 4-1 Tuesday in non-conference boys hockey.
After a scoreless first frame, Hutchinson bolted to a 2-0 lead.
With the Cardinals on a 5-on-3 power play, sophomore Joel Schendel snapped back a rebound on Dan Swanson's wrist shot to notch his first varsity goal and get Willmar within one. The Tigers, however, pounced back just 1:44 later to net their third goal of the period and extend their lead to 3-1.
Willmar junior goaltender Kevin Maxfield was kept busy making 33 saves in his first career start.
Hutchinson (2-3) was coming off a 8-0 loss to Class AA top-ranked Holy Angels.
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Willmar looks for its first win at home 7:30 p.m. Saturday against Section 4A opponent Wadena-Deer Creek.
Hutchinson 4, Willmar 1
Willmar (0-3) 0 1 0 -- 1
Hutchinson (2-3) 0 3 1 -- 4
FIRST PERIOD - no scoring
SECOND PERIOD - Hut: Zach Lindgren (Brady Mickelichek, Tyler Hahn) 6:39 ... Hut: Mike Cowger (Andy McPherson)_8:19, pp ... Wil: Joel Schendel (Dan Swanson) 10:10, pp, 5 on 3 ... Hut: Jaret Busse (Beau Braun, Tory Prahl) 11:54
THIRD PERIOD - Hut: Prahl (empy net) 16:59
Goalie saves - Willmar: Kevin Maxfield 33; Hutchinson: Tony Beringer 27
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NEXT -- Willmar: Saturday, home vs. Wadena-Deer Creek
