GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Calvin ACHA Division 3 men's hockey team got a big win on Friday night, beating Western Michigan University 5-1.
The Knights' season record improves to 10-6-0.
Both teams experienced a slow start in the first period as only one goal was scored.
Drew Klomparens scored the first goal of the second semester for the Calvin Knights, with still 19:10 remaining in the period. He was assisted by Joe Lugge, who would finish the game with two assists. Following the initial goal both teams experienced a scoring drought that lasted the remainder of the period.
The second period started fast as Ryan Lehman of Western Michigan tied the game 18:46 still remaining in the period.
Nolan Bailen resumed the scoring for Calvin, finding the back of the net with 15:50 remaining. Bailen's goal was assisted by Harry Ottsen.
Drew Klomparens added to Calvin's total, scoring his second goal of the game with 6:03 remaining. Klomparens was again assisted by Joe Lugge. The score was 3-1 at the end of the second, in favor of the Knights.
Calvin made a statement in the third period, playing stingy defense and explosive offense. Harry Ottsen and
Myles Radersma scored for Calvin with 19:26 and 9:18 remaining in the period, respectively. Western Michigan was unable to answer as Calvin goalie
Ryan Worosz and the rest of the Calvin defense played a shutout third period. The final score was 5-1.
Calvin outshot Western Michigan 31-26.
Ryan Worosz recorded 25 saves for Calvin.
NEXT UP: Calvin and Western Michigan play a rematch game tonight at 7:30pm in Kalamazoo, Mich. Calvin will play for the sweep of the 4-game season series between the two teams.
COACHES COMMENT: Head Coach
Jim Hartlein – "The boys got off to a very slow start, which was to be expected for both teams. After such a long layoff, they struggled to find their rhythm and passing, but found a way to battle through ending with a 5-1 win, they have to pick up where they left off at the end of last semester tonight after shaking off the rust at Western."
