STATE HOCKEY: Minnetonka Will Play for Third Straight Title After Winning Longest Game in History
The Skippers battled Lakeville North in a six OT marathon for the win in the semifinals. They face Hill-Murray for the championship tomorrow.
Minnetonka has a chance at a threepeat state title and has cemented their place in state history. The Minnetonka High School girls hockey team defeated Lakeville North on Friday in the state Class AA semifinals, winning 4-3 in six overtimes. It was the longest game in state tournament hockey play, begining Friday at 8:48 p.m. and ending Saturday at 1:02 a.m. (total time of 4:14). The winning goal was made by Amy Petersen. The Skippers will face Hill-Murray on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. for the state title. During Friday's 6 p.m. semifinal matchup of Eden Prairie and Hill-Murray, Hill-Murray came out on top 2-1. Minnetonka and Lakeville North also battled in last year's semifinals, with the Skippers getting the win in overtime. Lakeville …
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