Jessica Erchul
29 saves vs. Maple Grove
(photo by Jim Lindquist)
Farmington gave up three goals in a 58-second span in the third period and fell to Maple Grove, 4-0, Monday at Schmitz-Maki Arena.
The Tigers (8-14-0) have now dropped three games in a row, their third losing streak this season of at least three games.
The Crimson had four different goal scorers, including Summer Thibodeau’s game-winner at 13:56 of the first period.
“We gave them a great game for 51 minutes,” head coach Jon Holmes said. “Unfortunately for [58 seconds] in the third period we gave up seven shots and three goals.”
Holmes said the 58 seconds felt like a “bad dream” and that it “left a bad imprint” on his squad.
“We didn’t do the little extras that are a must for every shift,” Holmes said. “We were in the right spots but we didn’t lift a stick, block a shot, angle the shooter or force them out of the rebounding areas.”
With three games remaining in the regular season, all conference games, Holmes said it is important to play well down the stretch to prepare for a playoff run.
Farmington travels to Shakopee on Thursday to take on the Sabers at 7 p.m. at Shakopee Ice Arena.
