SECOND TEAM
Forwards
Noah Cates, Stillwater, junior: Scored 23 goals for the state-bound Ponies, including the electrifying section final winner. Sets the tone at practice and in games.
Will Garin, Holy Family, senior: Headed to Connecticut. Great speed. Sparked the Fire offense with 25 goals and 27 assists.
Max Johnson, Lakeville North, senior: One opposing coach called him "the type of player you want on your team." Scored 29 goals. Committed to Bowling Green.
Defense
Erik Holmstrom, Farmington, senior: Scored 13 goals, tallied 30 assists and helped the Tigers to state.
Jason Smallidge, St. Thomas Academy, senior: Steady hand on the blue line for a young Cadets team. Scored three of his 11 goals in the playoffs.
Goalie
Ryan Bischel, Benilde-St. Margaret's, junior: Carried the Red Knights at times during an unbeaten regular season. Finished 24-1-1 with a 2.13 goals against average.
THIRD TEAM
Forwards
• Michael Graham, Eden Prairie, sr.
• Billy Jerry, St. Thomas Academy, sr.
• Luke Notermann, Blaine, sr.
• Ryan Poehling, Lakeville North, jr.
Defense
• Connor Mayer, Benilde-St. Margaret's, jr.
• K'Andre Miller, Minnetonka, so.
Goalie
• Thomas Hanson, Minnetonka, sr.
HOW THE TEAM WAS SELECTED
The Star Tribune's All-Metro teams and Metro Player of the Year were chosen based on nominations from metro-area coaches, conversations with a panel of coaches and staff observations.
