UMD Hockey Sweeps Michigan Tech

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On Saturday, UMD completed the sweep of Michigan Tech, with a 4-2 victory, behind two Justin Faulk powerplay goals in the second period. Mike Connolly got UMD an early lead, scoring 3:46 into the first period, but Tech's Ryan Furne answered that goal 1:56 later. Travis Oleksuk scored 1:58 into the second period, which again was answered by Tech, with Daniel Holmberg scoring at 5:10 of the period.

With UMD on a 5 on 3 powerplay, Justin Faulk scored his first of two goals at 13:17. After the goal Tech took another penalty, giving UMD more 5 on 3 powerplay time, which Faulk took advantage of again at 14:52 of the period to give UMD it's 4-2 final score. Kenny Reiter stopped 21 of 23 shots he faced, including some good scoring chances in the third period for the win.

Mike Connolly forechecks against Tech

Justin Fontaine

DECC Ice maintenance man Walt Bruley retired Saturday night, which included a ceremony celebrating Bruley’s years of service

UMD Men’s Hockey Sweeps Alaska Anchorage

The UMD men's hockey team finished a series sweep of Alaska Anchorage with a 6-0 win on Saturday, October 23rd. Travis Oleksuk scored the first of his two goals, just 50 seconds into the first period, and that goal was the only goal of the period. Justin Fontaine gave UMD a 2-0 lead with a powerplay goal 3:43 into the second period, and Dan DeLisle scored his first career goal at 17:16. Kyle Schmidt added a goal in the third period, giving UMD a 4-0 lead. Oleksuk scored his second goal at 9:21, and DeLisle scored his second with 4 seconds left in the game to give UMD the final 6-0 score. Keegan Flaherty, and J.T. Brown each had two assists for the 'Dogs, while Oleksuk, Schmidt, Jack Connolly, Mike Connolly, and Mike Siedel each had solo assists. Aaron Crandall got the shutout for the 'Dogs, his second win of the season in as many starts.

Travis Oleksuk scored twice for the ‘Dogs Vs Anchorage

Dan DeLisle scores his first career goal, and would add a second goal later

I’m not shooting EVERY UMD men’s hockey game, but will shoot the occasional ‘Dogs game, especially when it’s a doubleheader day with the UMD women playing before.