IN THE NEWS: 2/13: Albert Lea at Rochester Mayo

Courtesy of the Rochester Post-Bulletin

Spartans on a roll

Rochester Mayo is getting healthy and it's showing in the Spartans' play.

Mayo welcomed back two of its four injured players on Tuesday -- junior goalie Jordan Yaggy and junior forward Alex Whitney -- and both played key roles in a 4-1 victory over Big Nine Conference co-leader Albert Lea at Graham Arena 1.

Yaggy, who was feared to have injured his ACL at Owatonna last week, returned to the net and stopped 25 shots. Whitney, the Spartans' third-leading scorer, returned to the lineup and assisted on a third-period insurance goal.

More importantly, Mayo picked up its second consecutive victory over one of the Big Nine's best teams. It won 7-3 at third-place Owatonna last Thursday. The Spartans knocked Albert Lea out of a tie for first place with Mankato West, which won on Tuesday.

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IN THE NEWS: Faribault at Rochester Mayo

Courtesy of the Rochester Post-Bulletin

Spartans hold off Falcons

An injury-depleted Rochester Mayo team stormed to an early lead then held off the hard-charging Faribault Falcons for a 5-4 Big Nine Conference victory at Graham Arena 1 on Thursday.

The Spartans were missing four key players, including two on defense, but they blitzed Faribault for four first-period goals and led 4-0 after one.

Charlie Thauwald, Tony Schultz, Garrett Powers and Drew Block each scored in the opening period.

Tom Alexander scored Mayo's final goal, which turned out to be the game-winner, just 1:14 into the third period.

It was the only meeting of the season between Mayo and Faribault, which means the Spartans earned four points in the Big Nine standings, moving them into a tie for third place with Owatonna.

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IN THE NEWS: 1/16/08: Rochester Century vs. Rochester Mayo

Courtesy of the Rochester Post-Bulletin

Win over Mayo gives Century hope for turnaround

by Jason Feldman

Cory Kautz admitted it took him some time to become comfortable playing varsity hockey.

The Rochester Century sophomore should have no more worries. He looks more like a veteran than a varsity rookie.

Kautz scored two goals and, along with linemates Thomas Lund and Jordan Martini, generated multiple other scoring opportunities Tuesday at Graham Arena. Kautz's goals paced Century to a 3-1 Big Nine Conference victory over rival Rochester Mayo.

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IN THE NEWS: Section 1AA

Lakeville North: Lakeville North is experienced on defense, young at forward

Rochester: Rochester underclassmen step into boys hockey spotlight

Big Nine Conference: Conference Preview

11/24/07: Roseville Area 7, Rochester Mayo 4

Rochester Mayo Spartans 2007-2008 Varsity Roster

Rochester Mayo Spartans
2007-2008 Varsity Roster

1	Jordan Yaggy	G	11
2	Mitch Anderson	D	12
3	Chris Goslee	F	11
4	Adam Truex	D	10
5	Travis Schubauer	D	12
6	Brandon Buske	D	11
7	Myles Flott	F	11
8	Charlie Thauwald	F	11
9	Garrett Powers	F	12
10	Tony Schultz	F	12
11	Brock Case	F	12
12	Jared Penz	F	12
14	Ethan Hoppenworth	D	11
15	Rudi Schiebel	F	11
16	Alex Whitney	F	11
17	Scott Gilbertson	F	12
18	Rick Weber	D	11
19	Tom Alexander	F	11
20	Andrew Block	F	11
21	Brad Fisher	F	11
22	Kevin Oetliker	D	11
30	Matt Steinmetz	G	12

Rochester Mayo Spartans 2007-2008 Team Preview

Head Coach: Lorne Grosso - 41st Year
Career Record: 569 wins, 345 losses, 23 ties

Last Year's Record: 13-14-0

Rochester Mayo's 2007-2008 Schedule

Top Returning Players:

Miles Flot (11) - Forward
Garrett Powers (12) - Forward
Mitch Anderson (12) - Defense
Rick Weber (11) - Defense
Travis Schubauer (12) - Defense
Alex Whitney (11) - Forward
Brad Fisher (11) - Forward
Brandon Buske (11) - Defense

New Varsity Players to Watch:

Matt Steinmetz (12) - Goalie
Jordan Yaggy (11) Goalie

Team Goals:

“Our main goal is stronger team unity and the same positive attitude they are used to. We plan on getting to the finals of the Section. We have been beaten in the semis and quarterfinals 6 years in a row. We want to remedy that problem.”

Teams to beat in Section 1AA:

Rochester Century
Lakeville North
Lakeville South

Rochester Mayo Spartans 2007-2008 Schedule

Section: 1AA | Roster | Stats: (P|G)
Conference: Big 9
Head Coach: Lorne Grosso
Home Ice: Graham Arena, Rochester, MN


0-1-0 | L | 4-7 | 11/24/07 at Roseville Area (4AA)
1-1-0 | W | 11-1 | 11/29/07 Mankato East/Loyola (1A)
2-1-0 | W | 7-2 | 12/04/07 at Rochester John Marshall (1AA)
2-2-0 | L | 1-2 | 12/08/07 Owatonna (1AA)
3-2-0 | W | 8-1 | 12/11/07 at Winona (1AA)
4-2-0 | W | 6-2 | 12/15/07 Farmington/Randolph (1AA)
5-2-0 | W | 12-1 | 12/18/07 at Austin (1A)
6-2-0 | W | 5-3 | 12/21/07 Grafton (ND)
12/27/07 KIWANIS TOURNAMENT
7-2-0 | W | 4-1 | vs. New Richmond (WI) - Quarterfinal
12/28/07 KIWANIS TOURNAMENT
8-2-0 | W | 3-1 | vs. Rochester Century (1AA) - Semifinal
12/29/07 KIWANIS TOURNAMENT
8-3-0 | L | 5-6 | vs. Buffalo (8AA) - Championship
9-3-0 | W | 6-1 | 01/04/08 at Hibbing/Chisholm (7A)
9-4-0 | L | 0-3 | 01/05/08 at Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl (7A)
9-5-0 | L | 5-6 OT | 01/10/08 at #18 Albert Lea (1A)
9-6-0 | L | 1-4 | 01/12/08 at Lakeville North (1AA)
9-7-0 | L | 1-3 | 01/15/08 Rochester Century (1AA)
9-8-0 | L | 2-3 | 01/19/08 #17 Duluth East (7AA)
10-8-0 | W | 5-0 | 01/24/08 Rochester John Marshall (1AA)
10-9-0 | L | 1-6 | 01/26/08 at #3 Mankato West (1A)
PPD | 01/29/08 Lakeville South (1AA) (R/S to 02/01)
11-9-0 | W | 9-1 | 01/31/08 Austin (1A)
11-9-1 | T | 4-4 OT | 02/01/08 Lakeville South (1AA) (R/S from 1/29)
12-9-1 | W | 7-3 | 02/05/08 at Owatonna (1AA)
13-9-1 | W | 5-4 | 02/07/08 Faribault (1A)
14-9-1 | W | 4-1 | 02/12/08 #8 Albert Lea (1A)
14-10-1 | L | 2-4 | 02/14/08 at Rochester Century (1AA)
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Schedule Breakdown:
vs. Class AA Teams: 14 (6-7-1)
1AA: 11 (6-4-1)
4AA: 1 (0-1)
7AA: 1 (0-1)
8AA: 1 (0-1)

vs. Class A Teams: 9 (6-3-0)
1A: 7 (5-2)
7A: 2 (1-1)

vs. North Dakota Teams: 1 (1-0-0)

vs. Wisconsin Teams: 1 (1-0-0)

Section 1AA - Team Info

Dodge County
(Byron, Hayfield, Kasson-Mantorville, Triton)
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Wildcats
Head Coach: Matt Erredge
Home Arena: Four Seasons Arena, 100 11th St., NE, Kasson, MN
'06-'07 record: 22-5-0 | '07-'08 record: 6-17-2 | '08-09 record: 8-16-3
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Farmington
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Tigers
Head Coach: Keith Revels
Home Arena: Schmitz-Maki Arena, 114 W Spruce St., Farmington, MN
'06-'07 record: 10-15-1 | '07-'08 record: 7-19-0 | '08-'09: 11-15-1
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Lakeville North
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Panthers
Head Coach: Randy Schmitz
Home Arena: Ames Arena, 19900 Ipava Ave., Lakeville, MN
'06-'07 record: 9-17-2 | '07-'08 record: 8-17-2 | '08-'09 record: 9-19-0
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Lakeville South
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Cougars
Head Coach: Kurt Weber
Home Arena: Hasse Arena, 8525 215th St. W, Lakeville, MN
'06-'07 record: 7-17-2 | '07-'08 record: 14-13-2 | '08-'09 record: 10-17-0
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Owatonna
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Huskies
Head Coach: Will Fish
Home Arena: Four Seasons Cntr, Steele Co. Fairgrounds, 1525 S Elm St., Owatonna, MN
'06-'07 record: 8-18-1 | '07-'08 record: 19-8-0 | '08-'09 record: 11-13-1
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Rochester Century | 2009 Section 1AA Champions
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Panthers
Head Coach: Bruce Frutiger
Home Arena: Rochester Recreation Center, 21 Elton Hills Dr., Rochester, MN
'06-'07 record: 25-6-0 | '07-'08 record: 8-16-1 | '08-'09 record: 15-13-2
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Rochester John Marshall
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Rockets
Head Coach: Scott Lecy
Home Arena: Rochester Recreation Center, 21 Elton Hills Dr., Rochester, MN
'06-'07 record: 13-14-0 | '07-'08 record: 4-21-0 | '08-'09 record: 8-18-0
State Champions: 1977
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Rochester Mayo
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Spartans
Head Coach: Lorne Grosso
Home Arena: Rochester Graham Arena, 200 Arena Drive SE, Rochester, MN
'06-'07 record: 13-14-0 | '07-'08 record: 15-11-0 | '08-'09 record: 17-9-1
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Winona
(Hope Lutheran, St. Charles, Winona Cotter, Winona)
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Winhawks
Head Coach: Fran McDevitt
Home Arena: Bud King Ice Arena, 670 E Front St., Winona, MN
'06-'07 record: 3-21-0 | '07-'08 record: 11-14-0 | '08-'09 record: 13-12-1

Section 1AA Standings

2007-2008
Section 1AA Standings
Final - Regular Season

Pos.	Team	Overall Record	Section Record
1	Lakeville South	11-11-3	3-0-1
2	Owatonna	18-7-0	9-1-0
3	Rochester Mayo	14-10-1	6-4-1
4	Rochester Century	8-15-1	5-4-1
5	Farmington/Randolph	7-18-0	2-2-0
6	Lakeville North	6-16-2	1-2-1
7	Winona	11-13-0	1-5-0
8	Rochester John Marshall	4-20-0	1-8-0
9	Dodge County	5-16-2	0-2-0

Note: Standings are based on Section record first & overall record is secondary.