Great Lakes Wire

The NMU men's hockey team concluded the opening weekend of conference play with a 6-3 loss against the Huskies in Houghton, Michigan. Despite an early lead, the Wildcats could not maintain their advantage.

In the first period, the Wildcats scored three consecutive goals to lead 3-1. Grayden Slipec contributed significantly with two goals and an assist, marking his first collegiate goal and multi-point night. Medrick Bolduc also scored, while Jakub Altrichter and Tynan Ewart provided assists.

Goalkeeper Ryan Ouellette made 37 saves with a .902 save percentage. The Wildcats excelled on special teams, converting both power-play opportunities and successfully killing all five Husky power plays.

The game started with Raiman of the Huskies scoring just 30 seconds in. Slipec then tied it for NMU on a power play before adding another goal to give NMU the lead. Bolduc extended the lead by capitalizing on a rebound from Altrichter's shot-pass.

Michigan Tech responded by narrowing the gap with Pederson's goal in the second period and eventually tying it through Trevor Kukkonen’s one-timer late in the same period.

In the final period, Sardarian gave Michigan Tech a lead they would not relinquish by scoring seven minutes into play. The Huskies added two empty-net goals to seal their victory at 6-3.

NMU will host Lake Superior State at Berry Events Center on November 8th and 9th as they continue their season.