Millard West Hockey vs. Papillion

Anticipating the puck to drop, junior forward Sam Kirchofer eyes the puck. Millard West defeated Papio 2-1. (Sam Whittaker)

Skating towards the crease, senior forward Nate Marrinan snaps a shot on goal. Millard West defeated Papio 2-1. (Sam Whittaker)

Controlling the puck near the blue line, junior defenseman Gavin Spencer looks for an open lane. Millard West defeated Papio 2-1. (Sam Whittaker)

Following a stoppage, senior forward and captain Reece Wilson chirps at the Papio goaltender after a controversial confrontation. Millard West defeated Papio 2-1. (Sam Whittaker)

Wiring his shot, freshman forward Alex Beacon looks to create a scoring opportunity. Millard West defeated Papio 2-1. (Sam Whittaker)

Inside the Holland Ice Rink, senior forward and captain Reece Wilson awaits for the action to resume. Millard West defeated Papio 2-1. (Sam Whittaker)

Celebrating with his teammates, junior defenseman Chayce Smithhisler skates towards his teammates just seconds after the game winning goal is scored. Millard West defeated Papio 2-1. (Sam Whittaker)