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Minnesota High School League
Lakeville North 4 Rockets 3 (Double OT)
Posted: Wednesday, February 3, 2016 11:35 pm by the Post Bulletin
Despite an oustanding effort by its goalie and its entire lineup, Rochester John Marshall/Lourdes had its season end in heartbreaking fashion in the Section One, Class AA girls hockey quarterfinals once again.
Lakeville North's Morgan Manes scored 3:51 into the second overtime to give No. 4-seeded North a dramatic 4-3 victory against the No. 5 Rockets on Wednesday.
"Our girls played their hearts out," JM/L coach Bob Montrose said. "Rebecca Freiburger played a great game and Melissa Zinser was outstanding in goal for us."
...read the full online article in the Post Bulletin.
John Marshall / Lourdes #5 Seed in Section 1AA
Posted: Monday, February 1, 2016 7:59 pm in the Post Bulletin
"I think we're the underdog, but we have a strong chance to win," Montrose said. "They like to pack it in, and they don't give you many clean looks at the net. That's kind of what they've always done. They play on that Olympic sheet, and they're good at it, keeping things in tight and not allowing chances."
Montrose anticipates a low-scoring battle.
...read full preview article in the Post Bulletin.
John Marshall/Lourdes is another team playing its best hockey at the end of the season. The Rockets closed the regular season with six consecutive wins; they won eight of their final nine games, including a blowout win over a ranked Red Wing squad.
...read the matchup preview in the Post Bulletin.
Section 1AA Girls Hockey starts Wednesday
Congrats to seniors Emma Christensen, Allison Dee, Melissa Zinser, and Rebecca Freiburger post a 49-2-1 conference record their final 3 seasons.
Rockets do it again, win third straight title
Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2016 11:15 pm by the Post Bulletin
JM/L has finished 49-2-1 in the Big Nine over the last three years.
"These girls should feel proud of their efforts this season and over the past three years, said JM/L coach Bob Montrose. "It takes a big effort to be prepared game after game and ride the wave of ups and downs over the season. And to do it for a span of three years and over 50 games is incredible. I am not sure when we have seen a hockey team win their conference championship the way these girls have done it."
Sarah Montrose and Renee Satlness led the way for the Rockets against Austin. Each had a goal and two assists. Three other JM/L players had one goal apiece.
...read full online story in the Post Bulletin.
From defense to offense to record book
Posted: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 4:27 pm by the Post Bulletin
For almost as long as the JM senior can remember, this arena has been her second home.
"It's kind of crazy to think that it might be my last game there," she said. "It's crazy to think that it's almost over."
It's the final regular-season game and JML can clinch a share of a third-straight Big Nine Conference title with a win, yet the Rockets will likely open the playoffs on the road next week.
..read the full online story in the Post Bulletin.
#13 Rebecca Freiburger (Post Bulletin)
JML's #14 Kaycee Neumann gets chance up close against Bloomington
Rockets sharp in win over Bloomington
Posted: Sunday, January 24, 2016 1:35 pm by the Post Bulletin
Rochester John Marshall/Lourdes played one of its best games of the season Saturday in beating non-conference foe Bloomington Jefferson in girls hockey.
JM/Lourdes got goals from Ashley Koehler, Rebecca Freiburger and Emily Bowron. Bowron scored last, off an assist from Renee Saltness, just 54 seconds into the third period. It stood up as the game winner
..read the full online story in the Post-Bulletin.
#25 Emma Christensen and Melissa Zinser stop the attack
#35 Clare Brunn is in the center of a scrum during her shutout in goal
JML too much for Tigers
Posted: Thursday, January 21, 2016 10:20 pm by the Post Bulletin
Rebecca Freiburger had three goals and Renee Saltness one. Brooklyn Birdseye, Emma Christensen and Saltness each had two assists.
Rockets goalie Clare Brunn had 16 saves, including several outstanding ones, according to coach Bob Montrose.
JM/Lourdes is 14-2 in the Big Nine and 14-9 overall. Albert Lea is 2-13-1, 3-18-2.
...read the full online story in the Post Bulletin.
JML takes over 1st place in Big Nine
Posted: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 9:24 pm by Post Bulletin
The stakes were high on Tuesday when Owatonna came to the Recreation Center to take on the John Marshall/Lourdes girls hockey team. The winner would move into first place in the Big Nine, and after two periods the Rockets trailed 2-1.
But the Rockets came out firing on all cylinders in the third period, scoring three unanswered goals to claim a huge 4-2 win.
Renee Saltness and Rebecca Freiburger were an unstoppable tandem, with each figuring in all four JM/L tallies. Saltness had two goals and two assists, while Rebecca Freiburger had a goal and three assists as the Rockets improved to 13-2 in conference play, and 13-9 overall. Emily Bowron had the other goal for JM/L.
...read the full online article in the Post Bulletin.
#20 Taylor Hodenfeld celebrates 1 of 2 goals against Winona
JML Offense keeps rolling, beats Winona
Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2016 5:37 pm by Post Bulletin
The Rockets put on a shooting clinic according to head coach Bob Montrose, firing 60 shots on Winona goaltender Autumn Vaith. JM/L has scored 17 goals in its last two games.
Taylor Hodenfield and Theresa Peterson scored their first high school goals and nine other players picked up points for JML. Clare Brunn stopped seven shots for the win.
"This was a good chance to get a lot of players active and the girls who might not see a lot of ice time played very well against Winona," Montrose said. "We are focused on playing smart team hockey and our girls did a great job moving the puck and keeping everyone involved."
The Freiburger Five: JM/L senior nets handful of goals in romp over Century
Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2016 8:56 pm by Post Bulletin
The game didn't start out easy for the Rockets, though. The teams went into the second period tied 0-0. But after that, Freiburger took over. The senior forward finished the game with five goals and one assist.
"Rebecca Freiburger is a top-notch competitor and she made a point to carry us tonight and we needed that," JML coach Bob Montrose said.
JM/Lourdes scored three goals in the second period, then tacked on six more in the third.
The JML Rockets wore green laces Thursday for the Shannon O'Hara Foundation night.
#35 Clare Brunn blocks a shot on net from St. Paul United
Rockets fall to No. 3 St. Paul United
Posted: Saturday, January 9, 2016 9:34 pm by Post Bulletin
St. Paul United scored twice in the first eight minutes, but the Rockets bounced back after the rough start and played well for the final two periods.
Ally Halverson scored in the second period for the lone JM/Lourdes goal. Brooklyn Birdseye and Rebecca Freiburger earned the assists.
Clare Brunn played well but suffered the loss in goal for the Rockets. Brunn finished with 26 saves on 30 shots.
.....read the full onlilne article in the Post Bulletin.
JM/L rolls to big victory over No. 9 Red Wing
Posted: Thursday, January 7, 2016 10:33 pm by the Post Bulletin
Rochester John Marshall/Lourdes showed off its depth and skill Thursday against the No. 9-ranked team in Class A girls hockey.
The Rockets scored three times in each of the first two periods and never trailed en route to a decisive 8-1 victory against Red Wing at Graham Arena IV. The victory moves JM/Lourdes into first place in the Big Nine Conference.
"This was another big win for our girls," JM/L coach Bob Montrose said. "It was a four-point win (in the standings) against a tough team. We have put together a very solid effort in our past two games and our girls are excited to keep this going."
...read the full online story in the Post Bulletin and see the PB Photo Gallery.
JM/L goalie Sophia Hyke stopped 16 of 17 shots to improve to 6-1-0 as a starter and lower her impressive goals-against average to less than 1.35
#4 Renee Saltness backhands a goal against East
Montrose passes Rockets to win
Posted: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 9:08 pm by Post-Bulleting
Renee Saltness, Rebecca Freiburger and Emily Bowron scored two goals each for the John Marshall-Lourdes girls hockey squad, but the offensive star of the night was Katie Montrose, who had five assists as the Rockets claimed a 7-1 road win over Mankato East.
"This was a very impressive game by our girls," said JML head coach Bob Montrose, adding that it was "our most most complete game of the season, a real turning point."
#13 Rebecca Freiburger with a goal against Mankato
Prior Lake catches fire
Posted: Saturday, January 2, 2016 9:08 pm by Post Bulletin
"Our team was concerned that scoring might be an issue early on," JM/Lourdes coach Bob Montrose said. "The Rockets scored early and often against Prior Lake, but defending proved to be the challenge."
Brooke Hansen scored three times for the Rockets and led them to a 4-0 lead. But Prior Lake then scored six times in an 11-minute span.
Rockets stymied by Falcons
Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 7:29 am by the Post-Bulletin
The Rockets and the Falcons are the top two teams in the Big Nine. JM/Lourdes slipped to 8-2 in the conference and 8-7 overall. Faribault is 11-1 in Big Nine play.
JM/Lourdes got its only goal in the third period. That's when Rebecca Freiburger connected, off an assist from Lindsey Angst. Rockets goalie Sophie Hyke had a big game, stopping 27 of 29 shots.
...read the full online article in the Post Bulletin or Faribault Daily News. A photo gallery by the PB is also available online.
#13 Rebecca Freiburger on the attack
JML's Katie Montrose #12 fires close range against Mankato West
Huge Third Allows Rockets to Cruise
Posted: Saturday, December 19, 2015 9:19 pm by the Post Bulletin
Renee Saltness scored twice for the winners. Rebecca Freiburger and Ally Halverson had one goal apiece and Bella Frerks notched her first career high school goal. JM/Lourdes finished with a 56-16 edge in shots on goal. Katie Montrose had three assists.
...read the full story online in the Post Bulletin.
Teammates congratulate #22 Bella Frerks on her 3rd period goal
JML's Emma Christensen #25 takes a shot against Northfield
JM/Lourdes' Big Nine win streak ends at 44
Posted: Thursday, December 17, 2015 9:57 pm by the Post Bulletin
The John Marshall/Lourdes girls hockey team hadn't lost a Big Nine conference game in nearly three years, a winning streak that stood at 44 games as the Rockets visited Northfield on Thursday.
All good things must come to an end, and in this case, Northfield's Kate Bornhauser scored with less than a minute to play, giving the Raiders a 1-0 win and snapping the Rockets' Big Nine streak.
....read the full story online at the Post-Bulletin or the Northfield Daily News.
Eden Prairie too much for JM/Lourdes
Posted: Friday, December 11, 2015 11:22 pm by Post-Bulletin
JM/L head coach Bob Montrose said the Eagles outworked and outcompeted his squad, coming away with the puck time after time. "This was a tough lesson for our girls, but one that was needed and will benefit us," he said. "We knew we were up against a very good team, and I think our girls saw firsthand what it will take to advance their game."
....read the full online story in the Post Bulletin.
#13 Rebecca Freiburger and #19 Delaney Adams celebrate post-game
Rockets Blast Winona
Posted: Friday, December 11, 2015 12:01 am by Post Bulletin
Renee Saltness exploded for five goals, powering the John Marshall/Lourdes girls hockey team to a 9-0 Big Nine Conference girls hockey victory.
The Rockets jumped on Winona early, scoring four times in the opening period. They added five goals in the final frame.
.....read the full online article in the Post-Bulletin.
Halverson powers Rockets past Spartans
Posted: Wednesday, December 9, 2015 7:23 am by Post Bulletin
....read the full online article in the Post-Bulletin and the PB Photo album online
Ally Halverson (8) scores against Mayo's Sophia Butterfass
Sarah Montrose (#7) rushes the net, Saltness looking for a rebound.
Hyke, Saltness lead Rockets to shutout win
Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2015 10:07 pm by Post Bulletin
"Owatonna is a tough team and our girls played great hockey for 51 minutes," JM/Lourdes coach Bob Montrose said. "Sophia Hyke was our backbone tonight. She is at the top of her game right now. Our top line of Saltness, (Rebecca) Freiburger and (Sarah) Montrose controlled the play throughout the game with several great scoring chances."
....full story online in the Post Bulletin with additional coverage in the Owatonna People's Press
No. 4 Wayzata holds off Rockets
Posted: Tuesday, December 1, 2015 11:24 pm by Post Bulletin
"We had a very big task at hand tonight with Wayzata who is undefeated and had given up just one total goal in five games leading up to this game," JM/Lourdes coach Bob Montrose said. "We gave up some early goals that we could have prevented, but rebounded to battle and play two very competitive periods. Sophia Hyke was solid in goal for us and several players who usually fly under the radar played terrific. "
....read the full online article in the Post Bulletin.
Freiburger, Saltness Spark Rockets
Posted: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 by Post Bulletin
Linemates Rebecca Freiburger and Renee Saltness combined for five goals Tuesday as the John Marshall/Lourdes girls hockey team rolled to a 6-2 win over Mankato East.
Freiburger finished with three goals and Saltness added two. Both players had one assist. Katie Montrose had three assists.
....read the full online article in the Post-Bulletin.
Saltness scores 4 as Rockets bury Century
Posted: Saturday, November 21, 2015 10:57 pm Post-Bulletin
Renee Saltness scored four goals and Rochester John Marshall/Lourdes rolled to a 6-1 Big Nine Conference girls hockey win over Century on Saturday afternoon.
Saltness, a junior forward, also added an assist. Rebecca Freiburger had a three-point game with a goal and two assists and Brooke Hansen also scored for the Rockets.
Sarah Montrose added three assists. JM/Lourdes outshot Century 37-11.
.....read the full only Post Bulletin Article and see the online Photo Gallery
Renee Saltness scores one of four goals
Renee Saltness scores with this shot in the 2nd period
Rockets subdued by No. 5 Maple Grove
Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2015 11:10 pm
The Rockets were within striking distance late in the second period when Renee Saltness scored on the power play making it a 3-1 game. But the Crimson pulled away scoring four third-period goals.
...read the full online story in the Post Bulletin.
JM/L Prevails over Austin
Posted November 18th by Post Bulletin
"Getting the first goal gave us a lot of confidence and excitement and that carried through the players on the bench," Lucey said.
JM/L got another excellent performance in net from Melissa Zinser. The senior finished with 23 saves. Austin goalie Mara Overby had 33 saves."
....read the full story online in the Post Bulletin and
view the online photo gallery in the PB, as well.
The Austin Herald also covered the game in this article.
Mara Dealing of John Marshall controls the puck against Austin
Brooklyn Birdseye - JML Rocket Defense
Eagan proves to be too much for JM/Lourdes
Posted Sunday November 15, 2015 By Post Bulletin
Zinser played outstanding in goal, keeping the Rockets within reach down by just two in the third period before the Wildcats sealed the game with a late power-play goal," JM/L coach Bob Montrose said.
....read the full story online in the Post Bulletin.
Rocket Goalie Melissa ZInser redirects a shot to the corner
Zinser sharp, but Rockets fall to No. 10 Trojans in OT
Posted Tuesday November 12, 2015 By Post Bulletin
Melissa Zinser turned in an incredible effort, recording 42 saves, but it wasn't enough as Rochester John Marshall/Lourdes suffered a 3-2 overtime loss to New Prague on Thursday in nonconference girls hockey action.
....read the full story online in the Post Bulletin.
Banner raising for the 2014-15 Conference Champs!
JM/L Tops Mayo in OT
Posted November 7, 2015 by Post Bulletin
"This game was filled with the typical crosstown emotion and Mayo played a high-spirited game," JM/Lourdes coach Bob Montrose said. "Mayo has quite a few high-end players and a very good goalie. They will be a team to look out for this season. We are younger this year and that showed. Once we get a few games under us we will turn the corner. Ashley Koehler played great and it was nice to see her get the biggest prize of the day with the OT game-winning goal."
...read the full story online in the Post Bulletin.
Rebecca Freiburger & Renee Saltness celebrate after goal against Mayo
Rebecca Freiburger signs her commitment on Wednesday November 11
Freiburger to play hockey at Ohio State
Posted Wednesday, September 23, 2015 by Post Bulletin
Freiburger has helped JM/Lourdes win back-to-back Big Nine Conference championships and the Rockets have gone unbeaten in league play in that span. She has been an All-Big Nine Conference selection in each of the past two seasons.
.....read full story online in the Post Bulletin.
2015-16 Girls Hockey Preview
Posted Tuesday November 3, 2015 by Post Bulletin
Top returners: Rebecca Freiburger (38 goals-21 assists—59 points, All-Conference, Ohio State commit), Renee Saltness (33-37—70, All-Conference), Melissa Zinser (1.34 goals-against average, .970 saves percentage, All-Conference), Sarah Montrose (5-7—12), Brooke Hansen (2-7—9), Katie Montrose (3-21—24), Brooklyn Birdseye (0-19—19) and Sophia Hyke (5-0-0, .20 GAA, .920 SVP).
....read the full story online at Post Bulletin.
Division I talent once again dots local girls hockey scene
Posted Wednesday November 3, 2015 by Post Bulletin
Freiburger will be joined up front by Renee Saltness (33 goals, 37 assists), and most of the blue line returns. Melissa Zinser proved to be one of the state's best goalies last season, and she also returns for the Rockets.
...read the full story online at the Post Bulletin.
