Mavericks 4, Chargers 1

Freddy's three thoughts from afar ...

1. Better late: For much of this early season, Mike Hastings has talked about liking how his team has finished games. The Mavericks needed that good finish on Saturday, scoring three third-period goals after Alabama Huntsville tied the game at 1-all early in the final frame. Reggie Lutz scored the game-winner, batting Julian Napravnik's pass from behind the net out of the air and into the net for a 2-1 lead.

2. New guy in goal: Jaxson Stauber made his first collegiate start in goal and looked the part, getting tested early and stopping 14 of 15 shots for the victory. It was a good time to see what the freshman had and give Dryden McKay a break after five starts and Bowling Green looming on the horizon. The lone goal by the Chargers appeared to get deflected in traffic before going through Stauber's pads at 2:25 of the third period.

3. Still fresh: Lucas Sowder had another point to keep his season-long streak going, assisting on fellow Florida freshman's goal, which came shortly after Lutz's goal. Ryan Sandelin, who was a scratch on Friday, was back in the lineup on Saturday and skated with Sowder and Smith during that shift, also picking up an assist. Sowder has nine points on the year, and Smith has seven.

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Around the WCHA: Michigan Tech 4, Bowling Green 2 ... Northern Michigan 6, Ferris State 4 ... Notre Dame 6, Lake Superior 4 ... North Dakota 4, Bemidji State 1 ... Alaska at Alaska Anchorage (late)