Jennifer Smith Deputy Athletic Director/Senior Women's Administrator/Compliance | Michigan State Spartan Athletics Website
Jennifer Smith Deputy Athletic Director/Senior Women's Administrator/Compliance | Michigan State Spartan Athletics Website
No. 4 Michigan State secured a significant victory against No. 2 Boston College, winning 4-3 at Munn Ice Arena on Saturday night. This win marked the Spartans' 600th victory at the arena, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season.
Michigan State's record now stands at 3-1 after splitting the weekend series with Boston College. The Spartans initially led but fell behind twice before rallying for the win. "Kelly and Shoudy set up their new liney Savage for the tying goal just :30 into the second period," tweeted Michigan State Hockey.
Charlie Stramel contributed two goals, marking his first multiple-goal game as a Spartan. Red Savage and Daniel Russell also scored, with Russell's goal being his third of the season and another game-winner for MSU.
Trey Augustine played a crucial role in goal, making 32 saves, including 13 in the final period. His counterpart from Boston College, Jacob Fowler, made 25 stops.
Boston College saw goals from Gabe Perrault, Ryan Leonard, and Lukas Gustafson. Each of these players scored their first goal of the season during this match.
The Spartans will next face Windsor in an exhibition game on Friday at Munn Ice Arena.
In statistical highlights: MSU had fewer penalties than BC over two games; Charlie Stramel achieved his first multiple-goal collegiate game; Isaac Howard recorded another multi-point effort; Trey Augustine reached a season-high in saves; Karsen Dorwart returned to assist on Russell's decisive goal.