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1. Series lead: It wasn't the prettiest game, but the Mavericks got the win and the 1-0 advantage against a tenacious Chargers team. Marc Michaelis' newfound one-timer was the difference in the game as he blasted home two of them during major power plays. You can read more about Michaelis' shot in my gamer (linked below).
2. Special team: Special teams were the key as not only did MSU score two power-play goals, but they killed off four penalties of their own, three in the second period. "We took a few too many penalties in the second period," coach Mike Hastings said, noting that the two teams were called for 11 minutes worth of penalties in the middle frame. "There wasn’t a lot of flow to the game, so it can get frustrating. I really liked the way we stayed with it. Didn’t get frustrated."
3. Duehr or Duehr not: Walker Duehr was listed as the 19th skater on the line chart, a man without a line. But Hastings said that spot really doesn’t go ignored come game time, and the sophomore forward scored the game's first goal, putting back the rebound of a Nick Rivera chance. “When we go to 13 forwards, I try to use that as an opportunity to get everybody involved,” the coach said. “That was his first shift. We talked about a few things this week that we thought he could do better. I was glad to see him on that far post. He’s trying to become more consistent. I thought he was tonight.”
Deep thought: Saturday's game time has been moved to 4:07 p.m.
Read my game story here.
Around the WCHA: Northern Michigan 5, Alaska 4 (2OT) ... Lake Superior State 4, Bemidji State 2 ... Bowling Green 3, Michigan Tech 2
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