The Minnetonka Girls Hockey team held their season-ending banquet on Saturday, March 13, remembering a historic season of firsts and bests.

The varsity team compiled an overall record of 20-4-4, which represents the first season in the program's history with 20 or more wins.  The team scored a record-breaking 111 goals, just under 4 goals per game, complemented by a record low goals against of 36 which represents 1.28 goals against per game. The JV team was equally successful with a season record of 18-5-3. The Skippers, 6-1-1 in Classic Lake games, also earned their first conference championship and advanced to the Section championship for the second consecutive season.

Junior Rachel Ramsey was honored with an All-State team nomination, while senior Brenna Flatley received an All-State honorable mention. Junior goaltender Julie Friend was recognized on the All-Metro team. Five Skippers achieved Classic Lake All-Conference nominations: Ramsey, Flatley and Friend were joined by senior Natalie Berg and junior Carolyn Draayer. Senior Jena Wilder and junior Paige Baldwin garnered All-Conference honorable mention.

The team voted Julie Friend as Most Valuable Player for the second straight season.  Senior Marit Zelinsky’s contributions were recognized as Most Improved Player. The team awarded Carolyn Draayer the “Kelly Phillips Award” for leadership and character.

Finally, team captains for the 2010-2011 season were announced. Carolyn Draayer will succeed Flatley as captain, with and Rachel Ramsey being joined by Julie Friend and Paige Baldwin as assistant captains.

The team looks forward to building on this season’s accomplishments with more success to come in the future.