The Comets scored early, just three minutes into the contest.  Jiun Moon picked up a hard deflected shot from outside mid Endre Økland, attacking up the left side.  Moon made a nice right footed cross into the box to teammate, Gabe Swedenburg, who one touched into the back of the Crookston net, ending all scoring for the half with the Comets up one.  At 62 minutes, Endre Økland scored, attacking up the left sideline off an assist from Simon Kleven.  Seven minutes later, Steffen Synnevaag made a beautiful pass to Swedenburg, who finished with his second goal of the game.  At 73 minutes, Comet Keeper, Soren Floden collected a shot on goal and punted the ball 65 yards up the field.  Endre Økland collected the ball and attacked up the middle for the final goal of the contest, ending the game with the Comets up 4-0.

Comet Keeper, Soren Floden, was perfect in the net for the Comets with the shut out, stopping five shots on goal.   The Comets saw excellent defensive efforts from Matthew Knutson, Simon Davidson, Cole Peterson, and Jonatan Aksnes.

“The Comets seemed content today after scoring their first goal early and they spent the rest of the first half back on their heels, lacking initiative,” said Hillcrest Head Coach Rod Jensen.  “I was somewhat pleased with most of the second half efforts as they seemed to push themselves a bit towards the team’s potential.”

The Comets now 3-1 travel to East Grand Forks for a match up with the Green Wave on Monday.