UMD men’s hockey upends #11 Western Michigan
The UMD men's hockey team is setting the bar high for the rest of the year, as their first game in 2024 resulted in a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory against #17 Colorado College.
In the first game of a weekend series, the UMD men’s hockey team beat #11 Western Michigan 6-3.
It’s the Bulldogs second ranked win in as many weekends, as the Bulldogs have looked like a new team since the calendar has flipped to 2024.
Anthony Menghini scored first for the Bulldogs, coming in the opening minutes of the game. Menghini would later add a second goal, his 6th of the season.
In the second period with the game tied 1-1, Ben Steeves regained the lead on the power play.
In the third period, the Bulldogs would explode for four goals. Braden Fischer was first, followed by Blake Biondi, Kyler Kleven, and Jack Smith.
The Bulldogs were backed up by Matthew Thiessen, who made 37 saves.
The Bulldogs are back in action at 5 p.m. against Western Michigan on Saturday.