Minnesota State is healthier than the last time folks in Mankato saw them, with Zach Stepan back and Zach Lehrke returned to the team. And all of MSU's lineup issues (on defense, Josh Nelson remains out while Carter Foguth began skating this week) have been cause for others to step up and steady their games. One of those players is junior defenseman and alternate captain Brett Stern, who has responded to the challenge.
Check out more on the series in The Free Press' gameday package.
One of the reasons, Anchorage is not the same as the last couple of years (besides a new coach) is the improved play of senior goaltender Rob Gunderson, per the Anchorage Daily News.
Around the WCHA ...
Ferris State at Northern Michigan: NMU has the task this week of slowing down Ferris (8-0-1 in its last nine games), which goes on the road for the first time since Nov. 1-2. The Wildcats' Reed Seckel is featured by The Mining Journal.
Bowling Green at Lake Superior: The Falcons are seeking consistency after splitting a pair of overtime games against Minnesota State last week, and that challenge comes on the road against the Lakers, one of the surprise teams of the WCHA.
Michigan Tech at Alaska: Tech goalie Pheonix Copley goes home for Thanksgiving with the hope of giving the Huskies their first road win of the season. Both teams are coming off of disappointing weekends in league play.
Miami at Bemidji State: The Beavers host the Redhawks in a nonconference series and rematch of the 2009 Frozen Four.
Alabama Huntsville in Notre Dame tournament: The Chargers seek their first win of the season, playing in this year's Shillelagh tournament against the Irish. Western Michigan and Northeastern are the other dams.
Marquette's Matt Wellens and I make our weekend picks.
Marquette's Matt Wellens and I make our weekend picks.
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