Star Tribune boys' hockey all-metro second, third teams

Forwards

Dev McCabe, St. Paul Academy, junior: Spartans' catalyst tallied 29 goals, 31 assists. Committed to Minnesota-Duluth.

Jax Murray, Elk River, senior: Great finisher (17 goals) stood out among a deep group of Elks forwards.

Bauer Neudecker, St. Louis Park, senior: Mr. Hockey finalist scored 40 goals, added 34 assists, led his team in hits.

Defense

Matt Anderson, Holy Family, senior: Mr. Hockey finalist led the Fire to its first section title game. Committed to Minnesota-Duluth.

Robbie Stucker, St. Thomas Academy, senior: Controls games. Plays like a fourth forward. Scored 10 goals, dished 37 assists.

Goalie

Mike Magnuson, Cretin-Derham Hall, senior: Quick and athletic. Rarely gave the opposition a rebound chance.

Forwards

• Roman Ahcan, Burnsville, sr.

• Brian Halonen, Delano, sr.

• Sam Huff, Maple Grove, sr.

Defense

• Josh Ess, Lakeville South, sr.

• Benton Maass, Elk River, sr.

Goalie

• Justin Evenson, Minnehaha Acad., sr.

HOW THE TEAM WAS SELECTED

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.

David La Vaque