SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - Lake Superior State opened its 2012-13 hockey season with a home exhibition game Saturday at the Taffy Abel Arena. The Lakers defeated the Ryerson Rams, 2-1. The Lakers will face Western Collegiate Hockey Association's Michigan Tech in non-conference play October 11 at home.

After a scoreless first period, the Lakers took a 1-0 lead at the 14:00 mark with a goal from sophomore forward Chris Ciotti. Junior defenseman Zach Sternberg tallied the lone assist on Ciotti's goal.

The Rams tied the game with a power-play goal at 15:50 of the second. Andrew Buck notched the goal from Kent McPherson and Jason McDonough.

At 12:21 of the third, junior forward Dan Radke tallied the game-winning goal for LSSU. Senior forward Domenic Monardo and freshman forward Austin McKay assisted.

Ryerson's goaltending staff stopped a total of 27 shots. Junior netminder Kevin Kapalka made 26 saves for the Lakers. LSSU was 0-for-5 on the power-play and held Ryerson to 1-for-4.

LSSU 2, Ryerson 1