The Calvin University Knights ACHA D1 Hockey Team defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 5-2 on Saturday night.

In the first period the Knights and the Broncos went end to end with great scoring chances on both sides. About eight minutes into the frame the Knights broke the ice with a powerplay goal from Justin Davis with the assist from Kyle VanDusen and Jacob Siebenga. About eight minutes later the Knights added a second goal which came on the powerplay, this time from VanDusen with the helper from Josh Ernst. 

After the first period the Knights found themselves ahead of the Broncos 2-0. The Knights were outshot 13-11. 

In the second period the Broncos got on the board about halfway through the frame to cut the Knights lead down to one. With about four minutes to go in the period the Knights got the goal back. The goal came from Ernst with the assists from Siebenga and Ethan Bock. 

At the end of the second period the Knights found themselves leading the Broncos 3-1. The Knights were outshot 14-8.

In the third period the Knights added to their lead just five minutes in with another goal from Ernst with the assist from Ian Elkins. Just a minute later the Knights found the back of the net once again, this time from Maverick Baxtrom with the helpers from Davis and Edward Riordan. Late in the frame the Knights gave up one more goal but that was all the damage for the rest of the game. 

At the end of regulation the Knights came out victorious over the Broncos 5-2. The Knights outshot the Broncos 33-32 for the game. 

Knights Goaltender Liam Austin had a strong game with 30 saves. 

COACH PETRUSMA: "The game was a good effort after a long layoff. We were undisciplined at times so we will need to clean that area of the game up. We are looking forward to the challenge that Indiana Tech presents as they are currently ranked 12th in the country."

The Knights return to action Friday, January 28th as they travel to take on Indiana Tech on the road at 7:30PM.