And the winner is?

The five finalists for the Minnesota High School Girls’ Goalie of the Year have been announced by Let’s Play Hockey newspaper. The winner will be announced Feb. 28.

The five senior goalies are Kallie Billadeau, Hopkins; Michelle Bonapace-Potvin, Rochester John Marshall/Lourdes; Caitie Morris, Edina; Kaitlyn Rolando, Tartan; Marah Sobczak, Stillwater Area.

This year, two of the five finalists attended the Carroll Goalie School during their high school days. I’ve enjoyed watching these girls improve their goaltending skills through the years. I am thrilled they are being honored for their achievements both on and off the ice. They both have impressive resumes. In fact, all five finalists have outstanding credentials. I plan to be at the banquet to see who is named the winner!

Last year, Laura Bellamy of Duluth was named the LPH Goalie of the Year. She trained with us during her high school days and it was great to see her at the awards banquet in St. Paul. Laura is now a first-year goalie at Harvard.

Laura Bellamy at Harvard. Photo courtesy: Gil Talbot Photography