Minnesota State is in Anchorage today to begin a series against Alaska Anchorage. The Mavericks are still without Marc Michaelis and Jake Jaremko, who are out with injuries. It's a "next man up" mentality for a deep team, coach Mike Hastings said in this week's College Hockey Gameday.
Among the players back in Mankato with the injured centers is Evan Foss, the Mavericks' new third-string goaltender. When the school year began, Foss was out of hockey. But he's now having a blast with the opportunity to practice with the country's third-ranked team.
Foss' filled a roster spot left when freshman Jaxson Stauber returned to junior hockey in November. Stauber is now committed to play at Providence.
Meanwhile, the Seawolves, who are in eighth place in the WCHA standings with a two-point lead, are still trying to maintain playoff position. They have missed out the last five years.
Going around the WCHA ...
Bowling Green at Bemidji State: The Beavers are back at home after their split in Mankato and take on the Falcons, who are trying to forge ahead after a week off following their two losses at home to MSU. The Bemidji Pioneer takes a look at BSU's two Swedish players, a senior and a freshman.
Ferris State at Northern Michigan: The Bulldogs broke a nine-game losing streak with a win at Michigan Tech last week and will try get another one or two in the UP this weekend against the Wildcats, who have lost just once in their last nine games and are now in third place in the WCHA.
Michigan Tech at Alabama Huntsville: The Huskies have won once in their last six games but have a chance to move up to fourth place in the standings with a pair of road wins this weekend. The Chargers still have just one victory this season.
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