Wolverines: clear league winners after victory
The 4-3 win on road against Minnesota was just what was needed. With the three points, Michigan clinched the title.
The 4-3 win on road against Minnesota was just what was needed. With the three points, Michigan clinched the title.
The hosting Golden Gophers opened strong, as the game was just getting started with Jaxon Nelson scoring at 32 seconds, goal assisted by Jackson Lacombe and Grant Cruikshank.
The Wolverines tied the score 1-1 quickly. At 1:17 Brendan Brisson struck, goal assisted by Matty Beniers and Luke Hughes.
The Wolverines also took the lead at 17:51 of the period, after a Mackie Samoskevich goal assisted by Johnny Beecher.
The Wolverines started the second period strong, receiving goals from Dylan Duke and Kent Johnson.
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The Golden Gophers closed the gap to 4-2 with a goal from Ben Meyers with just one minute left on the clock, adding some tension late in the game.
The Golden Gophers were whistled for 21 penalty minutes, while the Wolverines spent 6 minutes in the penalty box.
The result means the Wolverines have secured the title.
The game saw two teams in great form up against each other. The Wolverines claimed a fourth consecutive win. Before the game, the Golden Gophers had won their last nine.
The Golden Gophers host Massachusetts in the next game home on Friday at 5 p.m. CST. The same day, the Wolverines will host the American International at 2 p.m. CST.