Coon Rapids at Champlin Park
6:30 p.m., Friday, April 15

This Northwest Suburban Conference matchup that also carries seeding implications in Section 7 easily makes our list.

Coon Rapids will surely miss leading scorers Heidi Hannula and Bailey Ryan after their graduation. However, the Cardinals return junior forward Helen Nelson (27-6-33) and senior midfielder Lily Hackett (23-11-34), both of whom can take over a game. 

Three straight state tournament appearances for Champlin Park can largely be attributed to the Rebels’ high-scoring offense. All-state selection and junior midfielder Sam Nolan (57-19-76) is back, along with senior forward Hanna Crymble (53-12-65).

Senior goaltender Sammy Barragan won 10 games for the Rebels last season and is back between the pipes this year.