Box Score SAULT STE. MARIE - Lake Superior State scored a short-handed
goal during the first period, killed off seven minutes of penalties
during the last nine minutes of play and survived an
injury scare with freshman goaltender Kevin Kapalka, but
managed to tie Michigan State, 2-2, in overtime and win the
shootout, 2-1, Saturday at Taffy Abel Arena.
LSSU (6-11-5 overall, 4-8-4-3 Central Collegiate Hockey
Association), which was bolstered by the largest home crowd since
February, 2000, got shootout goals from Schofield and Ben Power,
while Kapalka stopped three of four MSU attempts.
Kapalka apparently dislocated his shoulder when MSU's Greg Wolfe
scored a shootout goal during the Spartans' second
attempt. Back-up goaltender Niels-Erik Ravn entered the net in
place of Kapalka, but by the time MSU was ready for its third
attempt, Kapalka returned to the net. Brett Perlini's shot was
wide. Kapalka stopped MSU's fourth attempt by Joey
Shean and injured his shoulder again. Ravn was ready to go,
but Power secured the win on the Lakers' fourth attempt.
More than 3,360 fans watched the Lakers come from behind twice
during regulation. Schofield's unassisted short-handed goal tied
it, 1-1, at 15:11 of the first period. Michigan State (9-11-4
overall, 5-9-2-0 CCHA) took a 2-1 lead on Derek Grant's power-play
goal at 16:32.
LSSU's Nick McParland tied it, 2-2, with an even-strength goal
at 11:26 of the second period. Kyle Haines and Matt Bruneteau drew
the assists.
The Lakers were 0-for-1 on the power play, getting their only
man-advantage at 4:54 of the third period. LSSU's Dan Radke picked
up a five-minute major and game disqualification at 15:48 of the
third, and McParland was whistled for high sticking at 2:03 of the
overtime period. LSSU played 2:48 of the five-minute overtime
period a man short.
LSSU's impressive penalty killing effort left the Spartans'
power play 1-for-6 for the night. LSSU coach Jim Roque received a
five-minute major for unsportsmanlike conduct and a game misconduct
at the end of the game after confronting officials in
defense of his players.
Kapalka (5-6-4-3) totaled 31 saves, including 12 during the
third period. MSU rookie goaltender Will Yanakeff (3-1-1) totaled
34 saves.
LSSU, which improved its home-ice record to
5-3-4, plays host to Western Michigan at 7:05 p.m. Friday,
Jan. 21.
LSSU 2, MSU 2 Boxscore