Duluth Northern Stars, East Greyhounds Win at Perkin’s Frenzy

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The Northern Stars defeated the Mirage 2-1 in the opener of the Perkin's Frenzy at Amsoil Arena, January 3, 2011. Ailee Norton gave the 'Stars a 1-0 lead, that was answered by PHM's Emma Stauber. Alexia Klaas scored the game winner for the 'Stars, jumping on a loose puck in front of a cluttered Mirage net for the winner.

Claudia Gagnon plays the puck in front of Mirage goaltender Anja Morris

‘Stars goaltender Megan Hansen stops Mirage’s Nichole Mathews with help from #13 Sarah Buckner

Duluth East defeated Duluth Central/Denfeld 7-1 in the final matchup between the two teams as Central, in the second half of the Perkin's Frenzy at Amsoil Arena, January 3, 2011.

Greyhound Jake Randolph scores a goal against goaltender Zach Thompson in the Frenzy

Duluth Northern Stars, Grand Rapids/Greenway Lightning Tie 2-2

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The Northern Stars and Lightning put on a great hockey game, skating to a 2-2 tie at Heritage Center, December 22, 2010. After a scoreless first period, Duluth's Alexia Klaas gave the 'Stars a 1-0 lead at 12:55 of the second period, assisted by Claudia Gagnon and Nikki Logergren. The Lightning's Aspen Anderson tied the game early in the second period, and Logergren put the 'Stars back in the lead at 13:47 of the period. That lead held until late in the third period, when the Lightning's Kaya Baker scored, with goaltender Sydney Helmbrecht pulled, to tie the game. Both teams had chances in overtime, but neither could score the game winner in the 8 minute overtime period.

The Northern Stars celebrate a goal against the Lightning

Goaltender Megan Hansen makes a save