Freddy's three thoughts from afar ...
1. Welcome to Splitsville: Most folks probably looked at this series as one in which a road split would be good for Minnesota State. And, at the end of the day, it probably was. Still, you win on Friday, and you tend to get greedy. The Mavericks weren't greedy enough, though, mustering one goal. They went 0 for 6 on the power play, which, Mike Hastings said in a phone interview after the game, "was our demise." The Mavericks and the Falcons split both of their regular-season series last year, which is something I feel like I've written about 384,000 times over the last week.
2. Franklin's big weekend: Freshman forward C.J. Franklin scored the Mavericks' lone goal, giving him a four-point series. He had three assists on Friday night and now has seven points (2-5) to rank tied for third on the team in scoring. Hastings had some additional praise for another freshman, Brad McClure, who led the Mavericks with seven shots on goal. Both players are off to fantastic starts, it seems, and certainly are getting opportunities.
3. Church is back in session: Apparently there's a new religion in northwest Ohio, the Church of Dufour. Kevin Dufour, Bowling Green's sophomore forward scored his team's third goal, giving him a nine this season, which leads the nation. He has scored in every game, except Friday, when the Mavericks shut him out. What's crazy is how he's become this Twitter sensation. Not sure I get it, but it can't be bad for the WCHA or for college hockey. Can Minnesota State fans get something like this going? What? And with whom? Send in your ideas.
Around the WCHA: Bemidji State 4, Alaska 3 (OT) ... Michigan State 4, Ferris State 1 ... Northern Michigan 4, Alabama Huntsville 1 ... Michigan Tech 6, Michigan 2 ... Lake Superior State at Alaska Anchorage (late)
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