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Wolverines defeat LSSU during Game 1 of series in Ann Arbor

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Lake Superior State (5-6-2 overall, 3-5-1-0 Central Collegiate Hockey Association) lost 7-2 at 10th-ranked Michigan (7-3-3 overall, 6-2-1-0 CCHA).

The Lakers tied the game 1-1 at 5:50 of the first period with a goal from junior defender Kyle Haines (2-3—5). His goal was assisted by senior forward Chad Nehring (3-1—4) and freshman forward Nick Shkreli (0-2—2).

U-M came back to score three more goals in the first period before Haines, who was last week's CCHA Defenseman of the Week, notched his second goal of the game at with only one second remaining in the first. Haines' second goal was assisted by junior forward Fred Cassiani (2-2—4).

The Lakers were unable to score a goal during the second and third periods. Michigan scored three more goals.

Seven different Wolverines notched a goal for U-M. Michigan sophomore right wing Kevin Lynch, senior left wing Scooter Vaughan and sophomore center A.J. Treais recorded two points in the win. In total, 15 Wolverines, including senior goalie Shawn Hunwick, recorded at least one point.

LSSU freshman netminder Kevin Kapalka (4-2-1) recorded the loss. Kapalka made eight saves before senior goaltender Brian Mahoney-Wilson took over and made 26 saves. Hunwick totaled 22 saves.

LSSU was 0-for-3 on the power-play while holding Michigan 0-for-2.

The Lakers and Wolverines play Saturday at 7:35 P.M.

Note: Friday's game will be televised at 2 p.m. Saturday on the NHL Network.

LSSU vs. Michigan boxscore

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Players Mentioned

Fred Cassiani

#13 Fred Cassiani

Forward
5' 10"
Junior
Kyle Haines

#17 Kyle Haines

Defense
6' 0"
Junior
Kevin Kapalka

#30 Kevin Kapalka

Goaltender
6' 1"
Freshman
Chad Nehring

#16 Chad Nehring

Forward
6' 0"
Senior
Nick Shkreli

#22 Nick Shkreli

Forward
5' 11"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Fred Cassiani

#13 Fred Cassiani

5' 10"
Junior
Forward
Kyle Haines

#17 Kyle Haines

6' 0"
Junior
Defense
Kevin Kapalka

#30 Kevin Kapalka

6' 1"
Freshman
Goaltender
Chad Nehring

#16 Chad Nehring

6' 0"
Senior
Forward
Nick Shkreli

#22 Nick Shkreli

5' 11"
Freshman
Forward