UND and Western Michigan skated to a 2-2 tie at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks on Friday night, and the Broncos took the extra NCHC point by winning the shootout, according to the Grand Forks Herald. The two teams meet again Saturday at 6:07 p.m. in the same building.
How It Went
The Herald reported that Western Michigan's Adam Benák scored early. UND's Hudson Malinoski answered with a power-play goal, and Brasen Boser put UND ahead early in the second period.
The Herald's recap, headlined "Strong defensive effort nets UND a tie against Western Michigan," said UND held the Broncos to 17 shots on goal, their lowest total in almost four years. According to the Herald, UND goalie Jan Špunar finished with 15 saves. Western Michigan's Quentin Miller stopped 24 of 26 shots, the Herald reported.
The Herald said Western Michigan drew three straight power plays in the final 10:33 of regulation and converted the second on a Ty Henricks tip to tie it.
The Season So Far
- UND is 4-3-1, per UND Athletics.
- Western Michigan is 6-1-1, per the Herald.
- The Herald reported that Western Michigan's shootout win earned it the extra point in the NCHC standings.
Next Up
- Who: UND vs. Western Michigan, series finale
- When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 6:07 p.m. CT, per The Ralph and UND Athletics
- Where: Ralph Engelstad Arena, Grand Forks
- Extras: The weekend is Hockey Fights Cancer weekend, a partnership with the American Cancer Society, per The Ralph.
- Watch: UND Athletics lists Midco Sports, NCHC.tv and the Fighting Hawks Radio Network. Check theralph.com for current ticket details.
