Stillwater's Girls Hockey Team Edges Eden Prairie in Close Games

Young Eden Prairie squad puts building blocks in place for future success despite multiple one-goal losses

Mar. 24, 2026 at 5:35am

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Eden Prairie's girls hockey team, with only 5 seniors on the roster, faced a challenging season filled with close, low-scoring losses to opponents like Stillwater. While the team struggled to find wins, they were able to identify key contributors and are hopeful for improvement next year as they continue to build their young core.

Why it matters

Stillwater's girls hockey team was one of several opponents that handed Eden Prairie narrow defeats this past season, highlighting the competitiveness of high school hockey in the region. Despite the losses, Eden Prairie's young roster gained valuable experience that they hope will translate to future success as they develop their program.

The details

Eden Prairie's girls hockey team, led by a roster with only 5 seniors, faced a challenging season filled with close, low-scoring losses to opponents across Minnesota. One of those opponents was Stillwater, which edged Eden Prairie in one of their matchups. While the team struggled to find wins, they were able to identify key contributors like underclassmen forwards and defensemen who will form the core of the team going forward. The coaches and players are optimistic that the experience gained this season will translate to future success as they continue to build their young squad.

  • The 2025-2026 girls hockey season just concluded in March 2026.

The players

Eden Prairie Girls Hockey Team

A Minnesota high school girls hockey team that faced a rebuilding year with a young roster, including only 5 seniors, but gained valuable experience through close losses to opponents like Stillwater.

Stillwater Girls Hockey Team

A Minnesota high school girls hockey team that was one of several opponents that edged Eden Prairie in close, low-scoring games during the 2025-2026 season.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

The Eden Prairie girls hockey team will look to build on the experience gained this season and aim for improved results next year as their young core continues to develop.

The takeaway

Despite the challenges of a rebuilding year, the Eden Prairie girls hockey team was able to identify key contributors and gain valuable experience through close losses to opponents like Stillwater. This lays the foundation for future success as the young squad continues to grow and improve.