GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.- The Calvin ACHA D1 hockey team defeated No. 25 Davenport University 5-4 on the road Wednesday afternoon.

Calvin is now 16-5-2 on the season with 4 games yet to play before the conference tournament. The Knights also moved to 8-2-0 in GL6 conference play and trail league-leading Adrian by one point. Calvin is currently ranked 9th in the nation.

The 1st period started off slow, but went out with a bang. With 7:59 to play Calvin's Josh Hooper scored from Joel Fonovic and Marshall Beaker.

Calvin scored again just 16 seconds later when Chase McIntyre knocked it in with help from Dario Sacino, and Gibson Grendel. Davenport got on the board with 6:21 left in the period with a goal by Robert McLaughlin, and assists by Matt Carlson, and Branwen Pollett.

Calvin proceeded to take a 3-1 lead with a goal from Gibson Grendel, and assists by Dario Sacino, and Hayden Zimmerman, Calvin finished out the remaining 3:43 with its 3-1 lead intact. Marshall Beaker scored the only goal of the 2nd period with just 2:07 left to play. He was unassisted.

Calvin's defense faltered in the 3rd period giving up a goal 57 seconds in. Sammy Mielock scored unassisted to cut Calvin's lead to 2. Calvin gave up another goal with 13:03 remaining to Davenport's Jack Kelly. Davenport tied the game with 11:18 to play with a goal from Noah Bradburn and an assist by Jake Alton.

Calvin was finally able to score with 2:11 left in the game off a power play goal by Trent Benedict, and an assist from Marshall Beaker.

COACHES COMMENT: Head Coach Josh Petrusma, "Davenport is a tough opponent. They are hard-working and never quit, no matter the score. I was happy with our first period and the last ten minutes of the game. Everything in the middle is something that requires us to have a long look in the mirror. I think we can do better to manage adversity more consistently. I'm looking forward to Friday's game against Roosevelt to celebrate our seniors and to put together a complete hockey game."

NEXT UP: Calvin hosts Roosevelt University on Friday February 6th at 7:30 p.m. looking to take home the senior night victory.