Freddy's three thoughts of the game ...
1. Slump busted: The Mavericks got a much-needed win, snapping an 0-3-1 slump with a win over the Huskies, who were leading the WCHA when the night began. As I mention in the game story (link below), they did most of the things they didn't do over that stretch: They had a good start, scoring in the first minute. They extended their lead: Going up 2-0 by the end of the first period and quickly responding when Tech made it 2-1. And they killed off a big third-period penalty. Not taking late penalties and scoring on the power play (they were 0 for 5 but had good chances) are still areas that need to be cleaned up.
2. Up and down for Carroll: Andy Carroll, a freshman defenseman, Northfield native and son of MSU's first women's coach, Todd Carroll, scored his first career goal, skating out of the penalty box to create a 2-on-1 rush with Josh French. French set him up nicely, waiting for the goalie to make his move before passing across to the rookie for the finish and the 2-0 MSU lead. In the third period, though, Carroll was called for a five-minute major and a game misconduct for a check from behind. The Mavericks killed off the penalty though to help preserve the win.
3. Lineup shuffle: With Parker Tuomie out (lower-body injury), the Mavericks lines looked much different than they did the last time the team was home. The top line was Marc Michaelis centering Dallas Gerads and Walker Duehr. Still, the group accounted for two goals and two assists. Duehr had an empty-netter and an assist. Gerads had the big goal to make it 3-1 just 57 seconds after Tech cut the score to 2-1. And Michaelis, assisting on Duehr's goal, recorded point No. 100 for his career.
Read my game story here.
Around the WCHA: Bowling Green 3, Bemidji State 1 ... Ferris State 6, Alabama Huntsville 5 (OT) ... Lake Superior State at Alaska Anchorage (late) ... Northern Michigan at Alaska (late)
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