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WMU vs NMU Game Notes

Pre-Game
-WMU is coming off a 4-2 win over Northern Michigan on Friday.
-WMU scored three goals on power plays including a short-handed goal.
-WMU forward Shane Berschbach looks to extend his points streak to five games.
-The Broncos are looking for their second home sweep of the year.
-Friday night capped a two-goal performance for Chase Balisy, both power play goals.
-The Broncos improved to 4-2-1 in the CCHA and 7-3-1 overall.
 
First Period
-NMU kills off the Broncos penalty, the first time this series.
-NMU's CJ Ludwig get's kicked out of game for game misconduct; contact to the head. .
-WMU out shoots NMU 15-2 in the first period.
-WMU is tied with NMU after first period.
-The Broncos are 2-1-1 when tied after the first period.
 
Second Period
-Trevor Elias scores, his second goal of the season.
-Broncos killed off three consecutive power plays from NMU (WMU had three men in penalty box)
-WMU is ranked first in penalty kills in the CCHA
-WMU outshoots NMU 28-11.
-Seven penalties in the second period. (4 WMU, 3 NMU).
-WMU gets on the board and leads Northern Michigan 1-0.
-The Broncos are 4-0 when leading after two periods.
 
Third Period
-WMU wins 1-0.
-Its the second time this season the Broncos have left a team scoreless.
-WMU oushot NMU 37-23
-The Broncos are now 5-1 in one-goal games this season.
-Frank Slubowski earns his second shut-out of the season, fourth of his career.
 
Post-Game

-WMU's Shane Berschbach had his points streak come to an end at five games.
-WMU is now 5-1 when outshooting an opponent.
-Second home series sweep of the season for the Broncos (Canisius 3-0,2-1,Oct.19-20)
-WMU is now 8-3-1 and 5-2-1-1 in the CCHA.
-The Broncos will take on Ferris State on Nov.30 and Dec.1, puck-drop 7:05 p.m.
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Players Mentioned

Chase Balisy

#13 Chase Balisy

F
5' 11"
Junior
Shane Berschbach

#24 Shane Berschbach

F
5' 10"
Junior
Trevor Elias

#21 Trevor Elias

LW
5' 10"
Senior
Frank Slubowski

#1 Frank Slubowski

G
5' 11"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Chase Balisy

#13 Chase Balisy

5' 11"
Junior
F
Shane Berschbach

#24 Shane Berschbach

5' 10"
Junior
F
Trevor Elias

#21 Trevor Elias

5' 10"
Senior
LW
Frank Slubowski

#1 Frank Slubowski

5' 11"
Sophomore
G