(photo by Jim Lindquist)
The injury-plagued Tigers closed the books on their 2011 season with a pair of losses this week, 14-1 at Rochester Mayo and 10-2 to Holy Angels.
In both contests, big periods by the opposition spelled the difference. Wednesday at Mayo, the Spartans broke up a close game with an eight-goal second period outburst and the following day against Holy Angels the visiting Stars scored six goals in the second period to take a commanding 6-1 halftime lead.
"Too many man-down penalties put us in a defensive position too often," Tiger coach Paul Sorenson said. "The guys played with conviction, however, and played all 48 minutes. That's something we've been pushing for all season."
Mitch Collier scored the lone Farmington goal in the loss to Mayo and also tallied a score in the loss to Holy Angels. Brendon Berg added his first career goal against the Stars.
Tiger goalie Charlie Weierke piled up 33 saves in the two contests, 13 against Mayo and 20 versus Holy Angels.
Farmington (1-12) will learn its playoff fate Sunday. Opening round games are scheduled for Wednesday at the higher seed.
