3-0 semifinal loss to Homer<\/a>.<\/p>\n“We got into some penalty trouble early on, basically we were losing a little part of our discipline,” Adams said. “But after the first period, we recouped; the kids regained focus. We had a lot of good leadership in the locker room and from that point on we kind of took control and never looked back. It was a great win.”<\/p>\n
About a minute later, still on the power play, Welch barely got his stick blade on a puck that was headed out of the Stars’ zone. He passed to Bosse, who found fellow senior Finn Yerkes all alone in front of the net for the second goal.<\/p>\n
Galen Brantley III cut the Stars’ deficit in half in the third period, but Bosse answered with another big play. The senior rocketed the puck past goaltender Corbin Wirz’s shoulder for a 3-1 lead that would stand until the final buzzer.<\/p>\n
“I had the puck on the 5 on 3 and they just gave me so much space to skate in, and the goalie was cheating on the short side,” Bosse said. “So I just put it right over his shoulder and in the net.”<\/p>\n
Bosse and junior Cody Mitchell (40 saves) were both named to the all-tournament team. Bosse led the team in points (goals and assists) and Mitchell was the starter in all but four games. It was Mitchell’s first time receiving the honor.<\/p>\n
“This season he really took an aspect of work harder in practice and stay more focused, which I think paid dividends,” Adams said. “He’s also a great puck handler, which in this tournament was noticed by not only his own team but other teams as well. It’s a skill that a lot of goalies his age don’t have.”<\/p>\n
Mitchell, Bosse and Welch were first-team all conference selections. Seniors Cameron Smith and Dalton Hoy made it on the second team.<\/p>\n
“We have a really nice, close team, and it’s made the season great,” said Hoy, who scored five of team’s eight goals in Thursday’s quarterfinal win over Tri Valley. “I know other years there’s always been players with conflicting issues with each other. But this year the team gets along great and it makes it so much more fun.” <\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Contact sports reporter Nolin Ainsworth at 523-2272 or nainsworth@juneauempire.com. Follow Empire Sports on Twitter at @akempiresports.<\/b><\/p>\n
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