BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY

    Austin-Naas Sign

    Date:04/15/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    Two Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knight students and boys varsity hockey players signed their national letter of intent to attend college at the University of Connecticut (UConn) for the 2014-15 season.  A signing ceremony was held at Benilde-St. Margaret's High School on Wednesday, April 16th, 2014.   Seniors Spencer Naas and Johnny Austin just completed successful senior seasons...


    Naas honored at Mr. Hockey Banquet

    Date:03/20/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    For the third time in four years, at least one Red Knight hockey player has been at the head table of the Mr. Hockey banquet.  This year, Spencer Naas was honored as a finalist for the award that was held at the St. Paul RiverCentre on Sunday, March 9th, 2014.   Naas was among a qualified list of the best senior hockey players for the award.  Minnesota Wild draft pick and Grand Rap...


    Red Knigts Hold Year End Banquet

    Date:03/15/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    The Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knights capped off the 2013-2014 season with their year end awards banquet at Jax Cafe in Northeast Minneapolis Saturday morning March 15th, 2014.  A total of twelve awards were presented and the captain's for next year's team were announced.  Seniors Chase Jungels, Mark Kaske, Ben Newhouse, and Carter Roo were named captains for the upcoming se...


    Austin Nominated for Reed Larson Award

    Date:02/28/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    MINNEAPOLIS ­­— Let’s Play Hockey newspaper announced today the 17 candidates for the Reed Larson Award, which will be presented to the top senior boys’ high school hockey defenseman in Minnesota. In alphabetical order, here are the 17 finalists for the 2014 Reed Larson Award. Johnny Austin Benilde-St. Margaret's (Connecticut) Cole Bjugson Roseau    &n...


    Eden Prairie downs Benilde-St. Margarets in overtime, 3-2 (OT)

    Date:02/26/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    Jack Keeley gave the Eden Prairie Eagles a 3-2 (OT) victory over the Benilde-St. Margarets Red Knights when he scored 2:36 into the extra period. The win gave Eden Prairie a 1-0 lead in the best of one series. The Eagles were led by Keeley, who grabbed one goal. Eden Prairie additionally got points from Steven Spinner, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Eden Prairie a...


    Unbreakable Combinations

    Date:02/24/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    Benilde-St. Margaret’s seniors Spencer Naas and Johnny Austin live in the same neighborhood, so it’s only natural they share rides to and from school. In between, they attend classes together, work out together and eat together. They spend pretty much all of their summers together, too. Click here to read more. ...


    Going to the Max

    Date:02/24/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    Red Knight coach Ken Pauly appeared on Sports to the Max with Mike Max on WCCO radio Tuesday, February 24th.  Cick here to listen to the show. ...


    Going to work; advancing to finals

    Date:02/22/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    Rolling up their sleeves and going to work, the Benilde-St. Margeret's Red Knights out-gritted the Wayzata Trojans and defeated the Section 6AA number one seed by a score of 2-1 in semi-final action Saturday afternoon to advance to the finals where they will face the Eden Prairie Eagles. Seniors Nate Meyer and Evan Fleming each scored to build a 2-0 lead through two periods that the Red Knigh...


    Benilde-St. Margarets holds on for 2-1 win against Wayzata

    Date:02/22/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    The Wayzata Trojans tried their best to erase a two-goal deficit, but the Benilde-St. Margarets Red Knights would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 2-1. Benilde-St. Margarets made the score 2-0 on a goal by Evan Fleming at 6:50 in the second period, and Wayzata got as close as 2-1 when Alex Stevens scored 16:02 into the third period. The win gave the Red Knights a 1-0 lead in the best ...


    Red Knights Advance

    Date:02/20/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    The Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knights opened the Section 6AA playoffs with a gritty 4-2 win over the Hopkins Royals Thursday night at the St. Louis Park Rec Center.  Mark Kaske snapped a 2-2 late in the third period to help the Red Knights to the quarterfinal round victory and set up a semi-final game with the Wayzata Trojans Saturday afternoon at the Bloomington Ice Garden at 3:30pm. I...


    Benilde-St. Margarets outlasts Hopkins, 4-2

    Date:02/20/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the Benilde-St. Margarets Red Knights escaped with a 4-2 victory over the Hopkins Royals. Benilde-St. Margarets gained the winning advantage on a goal by Mark Kaske 11:41 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer. The win gave the Red Knights a 1-0 lead in the best of one series. Benilde-St. Margarets was led by Kaske, who tallied one go...


    Benilde-St. Margarets outlasts Hopkins, 4-2

    Date:02/20/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    The Benilde-St. Margarets Red Knights gutted out a close 4-2 win against the Hopkins Royals. Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Mark Kaske's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker. Benilde-St. Margarets was paced by Kaske, who grabbed one goal. Kaske scored 11:41 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Benilde-St. Margarets. Zack Hale picked up the assist. H...


    Coliseum hosting last games

    Date:02/16/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    Game on. The arrival of section playoffs this week means boys’ hockey teams are closer yet ­further than ever from fulfilling their state tournament dreams. A season’s worth of clutch goals, rattling checks and raw emotion will be packed into three games spanning two weeks. The final 16 teams left standing advance to the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul and take part in one of the ...


    Coaches Corner 2/17/2014

    Date:02/15/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    Red Knight coach Ken Pauly discusses the upcoming Section 6AA playoffs and other topics on the Coaches Corner.  Cick here to listen to this week's show.   ...


    Red Knights rally to tie Raiders

    Date:02/11/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    As the season draws to the close, teams look to be playing and preparing for the section playoffs to find their games.  Included in that is managing the many peaks and valleys that come with emotionally charged games.  The Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knghts endured an emotional roller coaster that delivered some errors and equally inspiring play to rally for a 4-4 tie with the Cretin-...


    Red Knights featured on Overtime Radio Show

    Date:02/11/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    The Overtime Radio Show that airs on the MNHockeyMag.com caught up with Spencer Naas for some post game quotes.  The discussion turned to an impromptu discussion about the close of his high school career and what it meant to him.  Eventually, the discussion turned to his decision to attend UConn and play college hockey there.  Johnny Austin joined the disucssion as he was corralled ...


    The Benilde-St. Margarets Red Knights and the Cretin-Derham Hall Raiders skate to 4-4 (OT) tie

    Date:02/11/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    Cretin-Derham Hall rebounded from a two-goal deficit to tie Benilde-St. Margarets, 4-4 (OT). The Red Knights excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. By firing 50 shots on goal, Benilde-St. Margarets exceeded the 39.0 shots it averages per game this year. The Red Knights were helped by Nate Meyer, who finished with one goal. Meyer scored 4:54 into the first period...


    Coaches Corner 2/10/2014

    Date:02/09/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    This week's coaches corner features head coach Ken Pauly.  He discussed the team's fortunes of late and looked ahead to the upcoming Section playoffs.  Clck here to listen to this week's show.  ...


    Naas Named Mr. Hockey Finalist

    Date:02/04/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    Red Knight center Spencer Naas has been nominated as one of ten finalists for the Minnesota Minute Men Mr. Hockey award.   Grant Besse won the award last year and Naas represents three straight Red Knights that have been nominated for the award.  The award is in its 30th season and is given anually to the most outstanding senior boys high school hockey player. Naas joins Blake Frie...


    Eagles Rally Past Red Knights

    Date:02/04/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    The Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knights raced out to a 4-0 lead against former North Suburban Conference rival Totino Grace only to see it evaporate midway through the second period and into the third.  The Red Knights eventually fell by a score of 6-4 to the Totino Grace Eagles at the Brooklyn Park Community Center Tuesday night. Carter Roo scored the game's fist two goals and Zack H...


    Hale featured in MinnesotaHockeyMag

    Date:02/02/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    St. Louis Park, MN - By:  Pete Waggoner As a member of the media that has covered sports from high school to professional, there are stories and people that touch my heart.  When Red Knight Coach Ken Pauly and I were discussing the team this year, one of the things that came up was the person that senior center Zack Hale is.   Hopefully, this story does justice to the person a...


    Keller nets hat trick, leads Shattuck St. Marys to 8-1 win over Benilde-St. Margarets

    Date:01/25/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    Clayton Keller netted a hat trick to lead Shattuck St. Marys over the Benilde-St. Margarets Red Knights, 8-1. Keller notched his first tally 12:41 into the first period. He then added goals at 15:44 into the second and at 14:54 into the third. Shattuck St. Marys made Red Knights' goaltenders to work between the pipes, getting 39 shots and forcing 31 saves. Jalen Long made 25 stops and Ryan Bischel...


    Round two goes to Eagles

    Date:01/21/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    Game two of the three game set between the Eden Prairie Eagles and Benide-St. Margaret's Red Knights went to the Eagles by a score of 6-5 in overtime last night.  Michael Graham scored 2:14 into the extra session to top the Red Knights and cap off  the entertaining see-saw affair that played out at the Eden Prairie Community Center. Zack Hale opened the scoring for the Red Knights&n...


    Benilde-St. Margarets falls to Eden Prairie in overtime, 6-5 (OT)

    Date:01/21/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    Michael Graham gave the Eden Prairie Eagles a 6-5 (OT) victory over the Benilde-St. Margarets Red Knights when he scored 2:14 into the extra period. Eden Prairie got the win behind a great game by Steven Spinner, who had two goals and three assists. Spinner scored the first of his two goals at 15:46 into the second period to make the score 4-4. Graham picked up the assist. Spinner's next tally mad...


    Coaches Corner 1/20/2013

    Date:01/18/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    Coach Ken Pauly looks ahead to the week of big games on the Red Knight Schedule and discusses his team's progress.  He also looked ahead how the playoffs may be shaking down.  To listen to the show, click here. ...


    Red Knights handle St. Francis; big week ahead

    Date:01/18/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    The Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knights turned aside the challenge of the St. Francis Saints with a 4-1 victory to cap off Hockey Day Minnesota from the St. Louis Park Rec Center Saturday night.  Auggie Moore scored his first career high school goal and Chase Jungels continued his hot scoring hand to lead the Red Knights to their second straight victory. Moore opened the scoring at 2:37 o...


    Red Knights Roll Past Blake

    Date:01/16/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    St. Louis Park, MN - There are many things that factor into a student-athlete's life and the most important is the academic side of things.  With finals week standing before the Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knights, they set that aside for a moment and routed the Blake Bears by a score of 10-4 Thursday night at the St. Louis Park Rec Center.   Spencer Naas exploded for 3 goals and...


    Naas nets hat trick, leads Benilde-St. Margarets to 10-4 win over Blake School

    Date:01/16/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    Spencer Naas netted a hat trick to lead the Benilde-St. Margarets Red Knights over the Blake School Bears, 10-4. Naas got on the scoresheet 13:39 into the first period. He then added goals at 2:40 into the third and at 13:40 into the third. Benilde-St. Margarets' goal total was higher than its season average. The Red Knights have scored at the pace of 5.1 goals per game during the current campaign...


    Coaches Corner 1/15/2013

    Date:01/14/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

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    Minnetonka boosted by Berger's play in net, beats Benilde-St. Margarets 4-1

    Date:01/11/2014  Source:BENILDE ST. MARGARET'S RED KNIGHT HOCKEY 

    The Minnetonka Skippers relied on the sparkling performance of Jacob Berger in net to grab a 4-1 win against the Benilde-St. Margarets Red Knights. Minnetonka was led by Sean McAndrews, who grabbed one goal. McAndrews scored 6:30 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Minnetonka. Mitchell Terrell assisted on the tally. The Skippers did not rack up many penalties in the contest, tallying a mi...