By John Rittenhouse
The Luverne girls' hockey team snapped a three-game losing skid when it bested Mankato West 3-0 at the Blue Mound Ice Arena Friday.
Cardinal goalie Bethany Rosenberg blanked the Scarlets while making 14 saves, and her offensive teammates scored one goal in every period of the contest.
Three different players scored for LHS, which outshot MW 31-14 while upping its record to 2-4.
Junior wing Dana Smeins produced what proved to be the game-winning goal 1:16 into the game.
Natalie Domagala, who netted an unassisted goal with 3:39 left to play in the game, received an assist for Smeins' counter.
Senior Amy Kunkel scored seven seconds into the second period to make it a 2-0 game. Erin Lammert received an assist for the goal.
The Cards will be busy this week as they host Worthington tonight and Fairmont Friday before skating in Windom Tuesday.