>From Munn Arena: Michigan State erupted for 3 goals in the third period
to break open a closely contested game and win going away 4 to 1. Western
Michigan scored first at 11:22 of the first period (Melas from Novack and
Duke). Michigan State countered with a power play goal of 13.46 of period
1 (Ferranti from Loeding and Hodgins). Period 2 was scoreless. at 6:31 of
the third period, MSU's winning goal was scored by Bogas from York. MSU's
third goal was a power play goal scored by Loeding from Berens and York.
Goal 4 was scored by Watt from Feranti at 19:58.
 
Saves: MSU's Alban         8-5-9--22
              WMU's Barnes  14-8-6--28
 
Power plays: Michigan State       2 for 6
                        Western Michigan 0 for 3
 
State came out skating hard and had several good opportunities the first
5 minutes of the game. It then settled down into a defensive battle with
State taking command during the third period. Western had a few good
chances too, but Alban was solid in net. However, his clearing passes
were shaky at times and Western had some scoring opportunities as a
result. State was definitely a faster team and  was able to take
advantage when they carried the puck into Western's zone. The winning
goal was a result of a 3 on 2 offensive play with a rifle shot by Bogas
just inside the blue line.
 
(All information unofficial from our game notes.)
 
Bill & Virginia Krebs       Go State!
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