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CHIPPEWA FALLS – The Marshfield boys hockey team’s season came to an end Thursday night with a 4-0 loss to Chippewa Falls in a WIAA regional final at Chippewa Falls Ice Arena.
Jordan Steinmetz had a hat trick for the Cardinals, including two goals in the opening 12 minutes.
Chippewa Falls outshot Marshfield 54-13, with Cardinals’ goalkeeper Jaden Hoople saving each of the Tigers’ attempts.
Marshfield finishes the season with a 10-14-1 record.
Chippewa Falls (19-6) moves on to a sectional semifinal at home against the winner of Friday’s game between Eau Claire North and Ashland on Feb. 23.
Cardinals 4, Tigers 0
Marshfield 0 0 0 – 0
Chippewa Falls 2 2 0 – 4
First period: 1. CF, Jordan Steinmetz (Lucas Steinmetz), 6:50; 2. CF, J. Steinmetz (L. Steinmetz, Zech Wills), 12:01.
Second period: 3. CF, Wills (J. Steinmetz), 0:15; 4. CF, J. Steinmetz (L. Steinmetz), 11:45.
Saves: M, Haydon Roy-Peterson 51; CF, Jaden Hoople 13.
Records: Marshfield 10-14-1; Chippewa Falls 19-6.