GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.- The Calvin Knights defeated Illinois State University 3-1 on Friday night at home. The Knights are now 8-1 going into the 2nd leg of their double Header against Illinois state.
 
Calvin scored its 1st goal of the game midway through the 1st period. Lou Vesperini scored with an assist from Nick Justice and Krzyzstof Petryla. Illinois state equalized with under a minute remaining in the period. Tony Campise scored with an assist from Jaycob Bland. Calvin had 11 shots on goal to Illinois states 10.
 
Calvin scored its 2nd of the game midway through the 2nd period. Hayden Zimmerman scored off Steven Ickes assist to put the Knights back in front 2-1. Calvin was outshot 15-12 in the 2nd period.
 
Calvin scored its 3rd and final goal in the 3rd minute of the 3rd period. Hayden Zimmerman scored his 2nd of the game with assists from Daniel Siso and Steven Ickes. Calvin had 15 shots on goal while Illinois State had 7. 
 
In goal for the Knights was Adam Yost saving 31 of 32 shots on goal.
 
COACHES COMMENT: Head coach Mike Petrusma, "We played a tough game. Illinois State is a much better team than its record indicates. Looking forward to the challenge for tomorrow's game."
 
NEXT UP: Calvin plays Illinois State University again at home on Saturday afternoon, November 2nd. The game will be at 4:30pm at Eagles Ice Center.