Freddy's three thoughts of the game ...
1. You get a point! You get a point! Seven different players scored goals and 13 players had points in a stunning rout at Northern Michigan. The Mavericks' eight goals was the most they've scored this season. Coach Mike Hastings praised the play of his top line of Marc Michaelis, Parker Tuomie and Charlie Gerard for the way they played from the get-go. The trio accounts for two goals and five points. "They gave us a great start in the first period," Hasting said. "We’ve been looking for (that line)for awhile to assert themselves." Michaelis now has 30 points for the season. Tuomie has 27, and Gerard has 21.
2. Depth coming through: With Max Coatta, Nick Rivera and Riese Zmolek still out with injuries, the Mavericks, as they did on Friday with Walker Duehr, got a boost from others down the line chart on Saturday. Most notable was Shane McMahan, who entered the game with three points, doubled his scoring with two goals and an assist. "I'm starting to getting a little more confidence in my game and everything I do on the ice," McMahan said. "Tonight felt pretty good." McMahan's second goal, which was MSU's eighth of the game, came on an assist from freshman defenseman Zak Galambos, his first career point.
3. Pulling away: When Minnesota State lost 1-0 at home to Lake Superior State a week ago, it kept its gap atop the WCHA standings pretty close at five points. But the sweep of the Wildcats, combined with Bowling Green's upset loss at home to ninth-place Ferris State, allowed the Mavericks to increase their lead over the Falcons to eight points. Northern Michigan is now 12 points behind MSU but with two games in hand. "Now it’s behind us, and this journey doesn’t stop," Hastings said, adding that the team will be at the Anthony Ford Pond Hockey Tournament in North Mankato on Sunday.
Read my game story here.
Around the WCHA: Ferris State 3, Bowling Green 0 ... Bemidji State 5, Lake Superior State 3 ... Alaska 5, Alabama Huntsville 2 ... Michigan Tech at Alaska Anchorage (late)
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