GRANT BESSE
Benilde-St. Margaret's, junior forward
Quintessential finisher holds the Red Knights' career mark with 107 goals in 82 games. Understands where to get the puck and uses a quick, accurate release to score goals in bunches. Tallied six hat tricks and 13 power-play goals. Committed to Wisconsin
WILL MERCHANT
Eagan, senior forward
Dynamic player who can score in all situations. Second on his team with 24 goals and 50 points. Fluid skater who gets shots off as fast as anyone in the state. Accountable defensive player who led fellow Eagan forwards in blocked shots. Committed to Maine.
ANDERS FRANKE
Elk River/Zimmerman, senior goalie
Won all 16 of the Elks' games this season, stopping 92 percent of shots faced and allowing 2.16 goals per game. Model of consistency throughout his four-year career. Allowed two or fewer goals 14 times this season and posted five shutouts. Undecided on college.
ERIC SCHURHAMER
St. Thomas Academy, senior defenseman
Only defenseman among 10 Mr. Hockey finalists. Often the best player on the ice throughout the season's second half. Registered 11 multi-point games and helped the Cadets allow 16 fewer goals than last season. Committed to Maine.
JUSTIN KLOOS
Lakeville South, senior forward
Selected as the Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year. Tallied a goal or assist in every game this season despite lots of attention from opponents. Enters the state tournament with 99 points. Compiled 105 goals and 133 assists in 76 career games. Committed to the Gophers. Metro coaches appreciate his speed and selfless play. Teammates and coaches laud his head for the game.
JORDAN GROSS
Maple Grove, junior defenseman
Gifted offensive player with great rink vision. Gets the puck out of Crimson zone effectively and anticipates plays well. "He sees things that other guys just don't see," Maple Grove coach Gary Stefano said. Scored 17 goals. Committed to Notre Dame.
DAVID LA VAQUE
HOW THE TEAM WAS PICKED
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.
CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@ startribune.com