McDonagh and Hickey start post-season with a bang

Ryan McDonagh and Chris Hickey both of Cretin Derham Hall, and also University of Wisconsin hockey recruits started off the first round of the Minnesota High School hockey playoffs with bang Tuesday night. In Cretin's route of Sibley, McDonagh and Hickey each hit the back of the net 3 times. McDonagh, who obviously wasn't satisfied with a 3 point night, added 2 helpers to finish off with 5 points in the 13-2 route.

So far this season Hickey, a forward has 18 goals, and 11 assists while playing in only 15 games due to injury. McDonagh who runs the blue line for the Raiders has 13 goals and 25 assists in 24 games. McDonagh was also recently named one of the top 10 finalists for Minnesota's Mr. Hockey. Some feel he is the favorite for the award.

McDonagh and Hickey lead Cretin-Derham Hall into action tonight at 6PM at the State Fair Coliseum when they take on St. Paul Johnson in a sectional semi-final.