Friday, October 30
Kalamazoo, Mich.
6:00 PM
Omaha
6-1-0, 0-1-0-0
2
at
4
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Western Michigan
3-2-1, 1-0-0-0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Western Michigan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Broncos Hand Mavericks First Loss, 4-2
Oct 31, 2015 | Hockey
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The No. 1/2 Omaha hockey team suffered its first loss of the season, dropping a 4-2 decision to Western Michigan at Lawson Arena.
The loss dropped the Mavericks to 6-1-0 and also spoiled their NCHC opener. Western Michigan improved to 3-2-1 with the win.
The Broncos opened the scoring five minutes into the first period when Fredrik Tiffels put in the rebound of a shot by Griffen Molino. It marked the first time this season that the Mavericks trailed in a game.
UNO responded just 2:17 later when a ricochet at center ice bounced into the Western Michigan end. Tyler Vesel picked up the puck and fed Justin Parizek who snapped a shot under the crossbar for his second goal of the season.
But Western Michigan responded less than two minutes later when Nolan LaPorte fired a shot over the glove hand of goalie Kirk Thompson at 9:14.
The Mavericks tied the game again at 5:42 of the second period. Jake Guentzel got free in the left faceoff circle and fired a shot over the shoulder of WMU goalie Collin Olson. The goal extended his scoring streak to five games.
But the Broncos again forged ahead when Sheldon Dries slammed home a pass from Mike McKee at 13:30 of the second.
WMU's Aaron Hadley added an insurance goal late in the third period.
Thompson made 21 saves and fell to 3-1-0 this season. Olson stopped 31 as the Mavericks outshot Western Michigan, 33-25.
The two teams finish the series on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
The loss dropped the Mavericks to 6-1-0 and also spoiled their NCHC opener. Western Michigan improved to 3-2-1 with the win.
The Broncos opened the scoring five minutes into the first period when Fredrik Tiffels put in the rebound of a shot by Griffen Molino. It marked the first time this season that the Mavericks trailed in a game.
UNO responded just 2:17 later when a ricochet at center ice bounced into the Western Michigan end. Tyler Vesel picked up the puck and fed Justin Parizek who snapped a shot under the crossbar for his second goal of the season.
But Western Michigan responded less than two minutes later when Nolan LaPorte fired a shot over the glove hand of goalie Kirk Thompson at 9:14.
The Mavericks tied the game again at 5:42 of the second period. Jake Guentzel got free in the left faceoff circle and fired a shot over the shoulder of WMU goalie Collin Olson. The goal extended his scoring streak to five games.
But the Broncos again forged ahead when Sheldon Dries slammed home a pass from Mike McKee at 13:30 of the second.
WMU's Aaron Hadley added an insurance goal late in the third period.
Thompson made 21 saves and fell to 3-1-0 this season. Olson stopped 31 as the Mavericks outshot Western Michigan, 33-25.
The two teams finish the series on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
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Players Mentioned
Team Stats
OMAHA
WMU
Shots
33
25
PPG
0
0
SHG
0
0
Penalties
2
3
Penalty Mins
4
6
Faceoffs Won
21
25
Game Leaders
+/-
+1
Goals
1
Sh
3
A
1
+/-
-1
Goals
1
Sh
3
A
0
+/-
+1
Goals
0
Sh
2
A
1
+/-
0
Goals
0
Sh
2
A
1
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