Freddy's three thoughts of the game ...
1. First line shines (again): The Run-TMG line (yes, I'm going with that) was really good at home a week ago against Alaska Anchorage, but would they be able to do it on the road against No. 8 Minnesota Duluth? They answer was yes. Parker Tuomie and Marc Michaelis each had a goal and an assist, and Charlie Gerard had an assist in Friday's win. The trio hooked up for the game's first goal at 4:30 of the second period. Tuomie scored from Michaelis on a power play goal that made it 2-0 at 9:39 of the frame. They had 11 shots on goal in all.
2. Happy homecoming: Ryan Sandelin said he caught himself looking over at his dad (UMD coach Scott Sandelin) a couple of times during the game and thinking about what he might be thinking. For the most part, though, he was into the game and assisted on a big goal — Josh French's that made it 3-0 at 14:13 of the second period. "It was different," he said about returning to the Duluth area to play as a visitor. "But it was a good experience. I'm glad we got the win. It was a tough start, but we found a way to play together the last 40 minutes. I hope that carries over to tomorrow."
3. McKay keeps going: Dryden McKay stopped 27 of 28 shots, allowing a power-play goal with 10:40 remaining in the game. He's allowed one or fewer goals in a game in each game of the Mavericks' six-game winning streak. He made 10 saves in the first period, including a point-blank stop on Quinn Olson on a low 2-on-0 after a bad turnover late in the first period. "When we made mistakes, he's been there for us," coach Mike Hastings said.
Read my game story here.
Around the WCHA: Bowling Green 5, Notre Dame 2 ... Bemidji State 4, Lake Superior State 1 ... Alabama Huntsville 4, Northern Michigan 2 ... Ferris State at Alaska Anchorage (late) ... Michigan Tech at Alaska (late)
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