St. Louis AAA Blues Shut Out Philly Jr Flyers in 15O Championship Pool A Battle
BLAINE, MN – The St. Louis AAA Blues delivered a shutdown performance, blanking the Philly Jr Flyers 3-0 in a commanding Tier 1 Elite Hockey League 15O Championship Pool A matchup on February 14 at NSC Rink 6. Behind Cooper Freeman’s (#50) shutout goaltending and a well-executed offensive attack, the Blues controlled the game from start to finish.
First Period – Defensive Showdown
Both teams battled for early momentum in a tightly contested opening frame, with strong defensive play on both sides keeping the game scoreless. St. Louis applied early pressure but was unable to break through, while the Flyers tested Freeman in net but couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities.
Second Period – St. Louis Strikes First
The Blues found the back of the net at 10:14, as Charlie Mineman (#19) broke the deadlock with a well-placed shot, giving St. Louis a 1-0 lead. The Blues continued to generate quality scoring chances throughout the period, using crisp passing and sustained offensive zone time to control the tempo.
Third Period – Closing It Out
Looking to extend their lead, St. Louis found another breakthrough at 1:19, when Colton Hrubes (#16) buried a setup from Luke Ross (#77). The Blues put the finishing touch on their victory with Cayden Jackman’s (#38) goal at 00:47, capping off a dominant performance.
Philly pushed back in the final frame, generating 11 shots on goal, but Freeman stood tall between the pipes, making key stops to preserve the shutout.
Key Takeaways
St. Louis played a well-structured game, balancing offensive efficiency with defensive stability. Freeman’s shutout performance and timely goals from Mineman, Hrubes, and Jackman proved to be the difference. The Flyers showed resilience, especially in the third period, but were unable to crack the Blues’ defense.
With the win, St. Louis strengthens its standing in Pool A, while Philly will look to regroup in its next matchup.
