SAUK CENTRE, MINN. — Let’s Play Hockey announced today the 10 semifinalists for the Senior Goalie of the Year Award has been narrowed down to five by a panelist of voters.
Keni Allen of Apple Valley, Anna LaRose of North Wright County, Amanda Pelkey of Andover, Alynn Goehner of Forest Lake, and Chloe Stockinger of Sartell/Sauk Rapids emerged from a talented group of 10 goaltenders that also included Hill-Murray’s Rachel Kennedy, St. Paul/Henry Sibley’s Veronica Morse, Delano/Rockford’s Grace Glasrud, Faribault’s Mikayla Bohner, and Woodbury’s Anna Julius.
The winner will be announced at the 2020 MS. Hockey Banquet at the Saint Paul RiverCentre on Sunday, Feb. 23 following the state tournament, which runs Feb. 19-22 at the XCEL Energy Center and Tria Rink in St. Paul. Olympic Gold medalist and former Ms. Hockey winner Dani Cameranesi will be the guest speaker at the banquet. Tickets for the banquet can be purchased by calling Jim Kurtt at 612-237-3481.
The five finalists have combined for over 17,812 minutes in goal, 8,321 shots on goal, 7,702 saves, a goals against average of 1.59, a save percentage of .926, 224 wins and 69 shutouts.
In addition to their on-ice performance, each player is also given credit for their off-ice commitments in the classroom and community. Here are the five finalists for the Senior Goalie of the Year Award:
Keni Allen, Apple Valley
Hometown: Apple Valley, MN
Head Coach: Auggie Erdall
2019-20 Stats:
GP: 25 MIN: 1277:37 W-L-T: 19-6-0
SOG: 632 Saves: 587 GA: 45
GAA: 1.80 SV%: .929 SO: 3
Career Stats:
MIN: 1277:37 W-L-T: 43-30-6
Saves: 1800 GA: 151
GAA: 1.88 SV%: .923 SO: 11
Academic Achievements: Leader of AVHS Japanese Club.
Community Service/Co-Curricular Activities:
Leader of AVHS Japanese Club.
Community service at Prince of Peace food shelf.
Post-High School Plans: Study criminal justice and play hockey.
Hockey Accomplishments:
2018/19 All Conference and Co-Team MVP
2017/2018 All Conference Honorable Mention and Co-Team MVP
Coach’s Comments: Keni has been our most valuable player for the past two seasons and is the backbone of our team. She has posted outstanding numbers overall, but her consistency is what makes her special. This year she has started all 16 games, allowing two goals or less in 14 of them. She gives us a chance to win every single game and our record reflects her consistency and high-level play.
Allyn Goehner, Forest Lake
Hometown: Wyoming, MN
Head Coach: Todd Gutterman
2019-20 Stats:
GP: 25 MIN: 1272:47 W-L-T: 19-6-0
SOG: 467 Saves: 429 GA: 38
GAA: 1.52 SV%: .919 SO: 14
Career Stats:
MIN: 3166:93 W-L-T: 52-10-0
Saves: 1057 GA: 98
GAA: 1.58 SV%: .915 SO: 22
Academic Achievements:
GPA: 3.6; Class Rank: 138 / 475 - 70%
Been on the A or B honor roll 9th through 11th grade
Community Service/Co-Curricular Activities:
Student Coach for our youth teams: 10th, 11th and 12th grade
Volunteers at youth softball winter clinics on Sundays
DECA 2018, 2019 and 2020
Link Leader - 2018, 2019 and 2020
Post-High School Plans: Attend a 4-year University and play hockey
Hockey Accomplishments:
All-Conference - Junior Year
Team MVP - Junior Year
Team Captain - Senior Year Student Athlete of the Month
Coach’s Comments: Allyn is a great goaltender and young lady. She patiently waited for her opportunity to be the main Varsity starter and when she got her chance she made the most of it. As a junior she became the #1 and played every minute of every game. She had a tremendous season leading us to the Section final. As a senior this season she has once again played every minute of every game. Having another tremendous season with 11 shutouts in 19 games.
Anna LaRose, North Wright County
High School: St. Michael Albertville
Hometown: Albertville, MN
Head Coach: Cailyn McCauley
2019-20 Stats:
GP: 25 MIN: 1267:27 W-L-T: 16-8-1
SOG: 660 Saves: 611 GA: 49
GAA: 1.97 SV%: .926 SO: 5
Career Stats:
MIN: 4958:12 W-L-T: 59-33-5
Saves: 2375 GA: 179
GAA: 1.84 SV%: .930 SO: 15
Academic Achievements: GPA: 3.25, Class Rank:301/494
Community Service/Co-Curricular Activities: Anna is involved in tennis, hockey and lacrosse. She is also involved in captains council and breakfast club.
Post-High School Plans: Attend University of Maine and play hockey there
Hockey Accomplishments:
All Conference: 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019
All Section 8AA Team: 2018-2019
Coach’s Comments: Anna has been the rock of our team for the last four years. She has been the starting goalie since she was a freshman for the North Wright County Riverhawks. Anna has kept us in a lot of games and has come out big to get us wins multiple times. Anna is also a captain of our team and is always pumping up her teammates. She goes out of her way to make sure that everyone else is feeling good and encouraging everyone to do their best. She is so positive and has been a great role model for her fellow teammates, goalies and the youth program. She is going to leave huge shoes to fill next year.
Amanda Pelkey, Andover
Hometown: Andover, MN
Head Coach: Melissa Volk
2019-20 Stats:
GP: 24 MIN: 1122:00 W-L-T: 20-2-0
SOG: 379 Saves: 353 GA: 26
GAA: 1.18 SV%: .931 SO: 6
Career Stats:
MIN: 1861:00 W-L-T: 31-3-1
Saves: 584 GA: 46
GAA: 1.26 SV%: .927 SO: 11
Academic Achievements: GPA: 4.13 (Weighted), Class Rank: 18/430; Academic Letter g. 9-12, AP Scholar, ‘A’ Honor Roll g. 9 -12
Community Service/Co-Curricular Activities: Volunteering with youth hockey programs, National Honors Society g. 10-12 (volunteering at Arbor Oaks Retirement Community and Tutoring).
Post-High School Plans: Attend the University of Minnesota and study psychology. Hockey Accomplishments: •State Tournament g.10.11, Varsity letter g. 9-12
Coach’s Comments: Amanda is extremely hard working, coachable, and has a team first attitude. Amanda has been our back up her first 3 seasons and accepted her role and always put the team first. This year she has earned her position of starting goalie for us and has excelled. She is a great example of earning your opportunity and when you get your opportunity make the most of it! Amanda is a leader on our team with her competitive spirit and team first attitude.
Chloe Stockinger, Sartell/Sauk Rapids
High School: Sauk Rapids-Rice HS
Hometown: Sauk Rapids, MN
Head Coach: Marty Anderson
2019-20 Stats:
GP: 25 MIN: 1244:39 W-L-T: 13-10-1
SOG: 679 Saves: 626 GA: 53
GAA: 2.17 SV%: .922 SO: 2
Career Stats:
MIN: 3763:12 W-L-T: 39-27-6
Saves: 1886 GA: 145
GAA: 1.98 SV%: .929 SO: 10
Academic Achievements: GPA: 4.117; Class Rank: 15/319
Excel Award - Junior, Scholar Athlete - 2019, Storm Academic award - 9th/10th/11th
Community Service/Co-Curricular Activities:
Good Shepherd Nursing Home - Volunteer
Trinity Lutheran Church - Nursery Volunteer
Minnesota Honor Society
Storm Leadership - 9th-12th, Sauk Rapids-Rice HS
Soccer: Varsity Letter 9th - 12th, All-Conference 11th - 12th, Captain 12th. School All-time career goal scorer
Softball: Varsity Letter 9th - 12th, All-Conference 9th - 10th, Captain 11th - 12th.
Post-High School Plans: Chloe intends to attend Augsburg University in Minneapolis to study Exercise Science and play hockey.
Hockey Accomplishments:
2x Captain - 11th and 12th.
All-Section HM - 10th and 11th. (Will be All-Section 12th)
All-Conference (CLC) - 10th and 11th. (Will be again 12th)
Coach’s Comments: Chloe is the heart and soul of our team. Being voted a captain as a junior and senior illustrates how her teammates feel about her. Her leadership in the locker room and on the ice is unmatched. She is the hardest worker on the team, always pushing to be better. Chloe is an exceptional athlete, excelling in three sports. She uses her athleticism to routinely make highlight reel saves. She has mastered all facets of the goaltending position – puck handling, rebound control and the mental game. Chloe has “stolen” multiple games for us this season, frustrating opponents each game. Chloe keeps us in every game, providing confidence to our players through her consistent play. We will miss Chloe on the ice for her stellar play, but even more so we will miss her as a person and as a leader of the team.