Mahtomedi tops St. Cloud Cathedral in Minnesota High School Boys Hockey State Tournament: Live Score Recap Senior Jackson Chesak made a standout performance in goal, stopping 35 shots to lead Mahtomedi to a 2-1 victory over St. Cloud Cathedral in the MSHSL Class 1A quarterfinal on Wednesday. The Zephrys’ win secured their place in the semifinals, where they will face No. 1-seeded Hibbing/Chisholm. Chesak’s efforts were critical, especially in the third period, where he turned away multiple power-play chances and kept the game tied until the final minutes. The game-winning goal came from senior forward Brayden Fuerst, who capitalized on a breakaway with 2:59 remaining. Fuerst chipped the puck over the leg of Cathedral goalie Hunter Moreland to give Mahtomedi the lead. Earlier in the second period, junior Will Seevers tied the game with a goal that followed a penalty call on his teammate. Seevers’ score came after Cathedral had taken an early 1-0 lead in the third period, thanks to a power-play goal by sophomore Bo Schmidt. Chesak’s performance was highlighted by his ability to stop high-danger chances, including a critical save with 7 minutes left in the third period when Cathedral was on a power play. The Zephrys’ defense also held strong, limiting Cathedral to just one goal despite the Crusaders outshooting them 24-19 in the second period and 36-29 overall. Chesak’s 35 saves marked his 16th time in 28 games recording 30 or more stops, showcasing his consistency throughout the season. The Zephrys’ victory extended their 7-game winning streak with Chesak in net, during which they have allowed only 8 goals. For the past four games, they’ve conceded just 3 goals per contest.#brayden_fuerst #mahtomedi #st_cloud_cathedral #jackson_chesak #will_seevers
