Girls hockey: Maple Grove ignites in third period to beat Champlin Park/Coon Rapids

Girls hockey – Maple Grove beats CPCR in playoff semifinal (2-11-25)

The Maple Grove girls hockey team scored three times in the third period to beat Champlin Park/Coon Rapids 4-1 Tuesday night, advancing in the 2A Section 5 playoff bracket.

Crimson sophomore Harper Wieneke scored a goal early in the first period to give Maple Grove a 1-0 lead.

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The game was tied 1-1 going into the third period, when Maple Grove sophomore Cali Anderson netted the go-ahead and eventual game-winning goal for the Crimson.

With the win, Maple Grove advances to the Section 5 title game and will play Centennial/Spring Lake Park on Friday at the Roseville Ice Arena with a state tournament berth up for grabs.