Minnesota River girls hockey and Mankato East battle in an overtime tie

LESUEUR, Minn. (KEYC) - Minnesota River girls hockey hosted Mankato East on Thursday in a back-and-forth game.

The Bulldogs struck early with goals from Noelle Simonette and Macy Portner, taking a 2-0 lead into the second period.

The Cougars responded with a pair of goals to even the score and the teams continued to trade offense throughout the night.

Neither squad could break through in overtime, ending the matchup in a 4-4 tie.

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