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Spencer Theis Huge in Net but Stars Fall on the Road

River Lakes vs Sartell boys hockey

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Spencer Theis had another huge game in between the pipes for the River Lakes Stars as they traveled to Sartell to take on the Sabres. The Stars played a really good game against a surging Sabres team. The Stars' forechecking was great and they had a number of good chances early on. In the end it was too much Sabres offense for the Stars to handle as River Lakes fell 4-1.

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Omann and Skluzacek Lead the Way For the Stars In First Round of Playoffs

River Lakes Stars vs Sartell Sauk Rapids/Rice girls hockey

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The Stars' girls hockey team hosted the Storm'n Sabres in a play in game to kick off the girls hockey playoffs. The Stars jumped up three goals before Sartell Sauk Rapids/Rice got one back. The Stars controlled the game with their great defensive pressure and by applying unrelenting pressure on their opposition. The Stars advanced in the 2008 playoffs while the Storm'n Sabres' season came to an end.

River Lakes Stars vs Sauk Rapids/Rice boys hockey

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The River Lakes boys hockey team traveled to Sauk Rapids to take on the Storm. It was a very competitive first period between the two teams and the Stars were first to score a goal. Jess Enquist scored a goal halfway through the first period. The second and third periods weren't so kind to the Stars as the Storm had 6 unanswered goals to pick up a CLC victory.

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River Lakes Stars vs Sartell-Sauk Rapids/Rice girls hockey

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The River Lakes girls hockey team traveled to Sartell to take on one of their conference rivals. The Sartell-Sauk Rapids/Rice Storm'n Sabres and the River Lakes Stars were in a 0-0 tie after the first period. That, however, was not a sight of things to come. The second period saw 6 combined goals in under five minutes. It was a great game and it came down to the last couple of minutes. Watch to see how this nail-biter ended.

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River Lakes Stars vs St. Cloud Tech girls hockey

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The River Lakes girls hockey team was in action against a very good Tech team. The Stars' Greta Omann tallied the first goal of the game on a great play. The Stars fortune would run out and the Tigers would assert themselves in the offensive end. River Lakes would have a comeback in mind in the third period as they got another goal from Kenzie Novak.

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River Lakes Stars vs Little Falls girls hockey

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It was a great way to go into the Christmas break as the Stars girls dominated the Flyers. Abbie Rhoda led the way with 4 Pts. Four players for the Stars had two or more points and Tracy Skluzacek completed the shutout. The girls are playing very well and hopefully they will find themselves contending for a CLC Crown.

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River Lakes Stars vs Litchfield Dassel-Cokato

First Period

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It was a good way to open the home hockey season for the River Lakes Stars boys hockey team. They took on one of their biggest rivals in Litchfield and it was a close game throughout. There were lots of hard its and had a number of great opportunities on offense. The first period was dominated by great goaltending by both teams. After one the game would still be scoreless.

Second Period

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In the second period the defense for the Stars was tested as they were outshot 13-5. It was a crucial period as LDC was able to jump up two goals to nothing.

Third Period

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In the third and final period the Stars would scratch across a late goal but it wouldn't be enough. It was a tough way to get the season going but there were a lot of learning experiences to be had in the game

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River Lakes Stars vs Sartell-Sauk Rapids/Rice Stormin Sabres

1st Period

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In the home debut of the 2007-08 Stars hockey season they took on the Stormin Sabres. The Stars are a much improved team from last year and it showed early on. They dominated play and held the puck in the offensive zone the majority of the game.

2nd Period

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The second period was dominated by both teams defenses. Tracy Skluzacek had a great second period in net but would allow one to slip past her. It didn't matter as the Stars came back right away with one of their own.

3rd Period

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The third and final period was one filled with intensity. The Stars led by one with about 2 minutes left and somehow the Stormin Sabres scored to tie it at 4. The Stars would not relent as they would answer with two goals to go up for good.

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2007-08 River Lakes Girls Hockey Preview

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The 2007-08 River Lakes Girls Hockey team is one of the most promising team the Head Coach Kirby St. John has been a part of. His four captains look to lead the way and they will return super sophomore Jenn Paul, who broke the single season points record last year. The team will be fast, phyiscal, and talented. They look to make a strong run at a conference title and DigelogROCORI will be there to bring you the highlights along the way.

River Lakes Boys Hockey vs Sauk Rapids/Rice

FIRST PERIOD

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This story pits our own River Lakes Stars against the high powered Sauk Rapids/Rice Storm.  In the first period we would once again turn our focus on Stars Goalie Brian Skluzacek. Skluzacek was unbelievable... he kept the game within reach and in the first period held the high powered Storm offense to zero 1st period goals.

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SECOND PERIOD

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The second period was nearly a mirror image of the first. Late in the 2nd period the Storm would strike with a great power play goal. The Stars were penalty killing most of the first 2 periods. At the end of the second period there would be a one goal deficit for the Stars.

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In the final period things looked bright for the Stars who were down one. Engquist got a few breakaways and they played a more up tempo game. But after a couple goals... all the comebacks went by the way-side. River Lakes would allow 5 third period goals and lost 6-1.

River Lakes Boys Hockey vs Litchfield

FIRST PERIOD

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It was senior night in Paynesville for the Boys River Lakes hockey team.  This game would be played without one of their best seniors, Alex Najokas, who was suspended for this game after getting a game misconduct in the previous game. He would be sorely missed as the Stars struggled to find their offense without him. It was another hard-hitting, physical game.

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SECOND PERIOD

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The second period was a struggle for the River Lakes Stars' offense. ROCORI forward Josh Engquist gets a breakaway but can't get his stick down on the puck. Both Engquist and Adam Porwoll provided the majority of the offensive chances for the Stars. Brian Skluzacek was stellar in in the net with over 30 saves during the game.

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THIRD PERIOD

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In the third and final period the River Lakes boys hockey team would try and mount a comeback. Litchfield was just too tough and wouldn't allow that to happen. Stars goalie Brian Skluzacek tried his best to keep the River Lakes team in it but in the end it wouldn't be enough.

River Lakes Boys Hockey vs St. Michael

FIRST PERIOD

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The first period was a close one for the River Lakes Boys Hockey Team in their game against the St. Michael-Albertville Knights. The River Lakes Stars would get a few good looks on offense but would play alot of defense. Goalie Bryan Skluzacek was impressive in net for the Stars. Senior forward Josh Engquist was great on offense which led to many breaks for the Stars.

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SECOND PERIOD

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The Stars took a one goal deficit into the period and tried to work their way out of it. Josh Engquist started out hot and got a great breakaway goal to tie it up. The guys would be tested defensively once again. Forward Alex Najokas had a tough period and didn't get a penalty called in his favor when it could have.

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THIRD PERIOD

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The final period both teams would come out of the locker room ready to be physical  Alex Najokas would get the gate with a game misconduct and Fraley and company would step up their play. The checks became harder and everything almost came full circle. St. Michael, however, would get another goal to break the backs of the Stars in this game.

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River Lakes Varsity Girls Hockey vs Brainerd

FIRST PERIOD

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In the first game of the new year the River Lakes Stars Varsity girls hockey team takes on the Brainerd Warriors. They fall behind by two goals early in the game and would have another tough battle on their hands. Abbie Rhoda would lead the charge and bring the Stars back.

SECOND PERIOD

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In the 2nd period the River Lakes Stars came out to tie the game with a quick goal. Stars Goalie Tracy Skluzacek tightened up and really made the Warrior girls take tough shots. It was a good period and the girls would try and take down the Warriors.

THIRD PERIOD

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In the final period the Stars would find themselves down by 2 late in the 3rd. They would get a number of great chances and good looks and even had a questionable no goal call. Watch this final chapter of the story to find out if they pulled it out in the end.

River Lakes Varsity Girls Hockey vs Fergus Falls

First & Second Period

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The River Lakes Stars varsity girls hockey team takes on the Fergus Falls Otters in a classic battle of the net.  The Otters are first to get the puck in the net and have a early 1 goal lead. By the end of the first period Fergus Falls would score again and our River Lakes girls would be down by two goals.  In the second period the Star's defense would step up and hold the Otters to a two goal lead.  The Stars offense would have some great opportunities on the Otter's net but the puck never went in.

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THIRD & OT

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The River Lakes girls showed how great they can be. After trailing by 2 well into the 3rd period, the Stars would scrape their way back into the game and tie it just before the buzzer ended the period . You'll have to watch this story to see how things end up in overtime.  You won't be disappointed.

River Lakes Varsity Girls Hockey vs Sartell Sauk Rapids-Rice

FIRST PERIOD

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Here's a River Lakes Stars Girls hockey battle with the Sartell Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm'n Sabres.  In the 1st period the Stars jump out to a 2 goal lead on nice goals by Kenzie Novak and Megan Bergeson. Tracy Skluzacek was a force in net for the Stars and their defense was relentless.

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SECOND PERIOD

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The second period was almost a mirror image of the first.   The River Lakes Stars girls would get 2 early goals and sit back on their 4 goal lead. Skluzacek in the net would keep the Storm'n Sabres in a 4 goal hole for the entire period.


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THIRD PERIOD

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In the third period the River Lakes defense stepped up to try and maintain the shutout. They wouldn't accomplish the task but they would get the win. Tracy Skluzacek was remarkable in net for the Stars and they got great goals from a number of Stars players.

River Lakes Boys Hockey vs St. Cloud Apollo

FIRST PERIOD

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Welcome to the first period between the Stars and the Eagles. It was a very physical, defensive first period. Not alot of shots for either team and no goals. A few good chances and some pressure applied to both goaltenders.

SECOND PERIOD

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In the 2nd period the River Lakes Stars find themselves in an early hole. They will allow 2 goals and have to climb out of another deficit. Skluzacek was brilliant in net for the Stars and they would make a 3rd period push.

THIRD PERIOD

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The final period was a cliff hanger. The Stars will allow an early 3rd period goal to make it a 3 goal game, but on the back of Alex Naujokas, they climb back into it and make it a 1 goal game. With about 30 second left the Stars were forced to pull their goalie. Could they tie it up in under a minute?

River Lakes Boys Hockey vs Monticello

FIRST PERIOD

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It's our first look at the boys side of this for the RLS Stars. In the first period the goals came early and often for both teams. The goals were all highlight reel goals and both teams came prepared for a tough game.

SECOND PERIOD

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It's a 2-2 game and the River Lakes Stars Defense would be on display. They would be tested again and the goaltending would be stellar. A few bad breaks and one good one would lead to the Stars trailing heading into the final period.

THIRD PERIOD

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The final period begins with the River Lakes Stars trailing by one goal. The defense would stifle the opponents but their offense would sputter as well. Could they muster another goal to tie and can they get enough to get the WIN?

River Lakes Varsity Girls Hockey vs St. Cloud Tech

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Its the start of the game between the River Lakes Stars and the St. Cloud Tech Tigers. River Lakes would come out with some pressure early on and keep it up throughout the first period. They would, however, let a few pucks slide past and find themselves down by a couple of goals early on.

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The River Lakes Stars trail by 2 after the first period.  In the second they would try and mount a comeback against the Tigers. Blythe Sjoberg would score a power play goal for the Stars and cut the lead to just one goal.

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It's the final period of a difficult game for out River Lakes Stars. It was a weird game for them as they would have good pressure and get good shots on goal but just weren't  able to get more than one by the Tech goalie.

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River Lakes vs Shakopee – GIRLS HOCKEY

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Its a brand new season for the girls hockey team wearing the Stars jerseys. They start the season at home against the very tough Shakopee Sabres. River Lakes would have to play catch up throughout the game. Their first period play showed some great intensity.

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It's the second period of the game and the girls trailed by one. The second period would go the way of the Shakopee Sabres as they would pull ahead from the River Lakes girls .

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The final period would be the best that the River Lakes Stars would play all game. They would not allow another goal in the final frame. It was a good start for a very young team. There is great expectations that the team can build and move forward to great things this year.

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