The Minnesota Mallards are heading back to Forest Lake with plenty of momentum after putting together an impressive road sweep over the Springfield Jr. Blues.
Minnesota found a way to win a dramatic opener before taking control of the second game and finishing off a perfect weekend on the road.
Night One Goes the Distance
The opening game of the series was a battle from start to finish.
The Mallards and Jr. Blues traded chances throughout the night, and regulation ended with the teams tied 4-4. Neither side was able to break through in overtime, sending the game to a shootout with the extra point on the line.
That is where Franklin Loo delivered.
Loo came through with the shootout winner to give Minnesota a thrilling 5-4 victory and open the weekend with two important points.
Winning close games is never easy on the road, and the Mallards showed plenty of composure to stay with it and finish the job.
Mallards Take Control in Game Two
After needing a shootout on the first night, Minnesota left much less doubt in the second game.
The Mallards came out strong, controlled the pace and put together a complete performance on the way to a 5-2 win.
Minnesota’s offense continued to create opportunities while the group did a much better job limiting Springfield at the other end.
The result completed the road sweep and gave the Mallards back-to-back wins to close out the weekend.
A Big Weekend on the Road
Taking two games on the road is never something to overlook.
The Mallards showed two different ways to win in Springfield.
The first night required patience, resilience and a clutch shootout finish. The second night featured a more commanding performance from start to finish.
That combination gives Minnesota plenty to build on as the season continues.
Instead of returning home satisfied with just one win, the Mallards were able to take the entire weekend and bring four points back with them.
Back Home in Forest Lake
Now the focus shifts back home.
After a successful trip to Springfield, the Mallards will return to Forest Lake Sports Center for their next matchup against the Janesville Jets.
Minnesota will look to carry the confidence and energy from the sweep into another important weekend.
Playing in front of the home crowd gives the Mallards a chance to build on what worked in Springfield and continue stacking wins.
The goal will be the same: play fast, stay disciplined and bring the same compete level that helped them leave Illinois with a sweep.
Keep the Momentum Going
The Springfield weekend was another positive step for the Mallards.
A dramatic 5-4 shootout win in Game One.
A convincing 5-2 victory in Game Two.
A road sweep.
And now, a return home with momentum.
The Mallards are back in Forest Lake next, ready to take on the Janesville Jets and keep the streak rolling.
Fear The Flock. Fly Mallards Fly.
