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WMU vs FSU Game Notes - 12/8

Pre-Game
-WMU defeated Ferris State on Friday night 4-2
-WMU captain Dane Walters scored two goals both on the power play.
-The Broncos look to extend their win streak to five games.
-This is the 33rd consecutive start for WMU goalie Frank Slubowski.
-FSU has the second ranked scoring offense in the CCHA, WMU held them to just two goals.
-WMU after Friday night's win improves to 6-0-1 in their last seven games against Ferris State.

First Period
-The Broncos were on two power plays in the period.
-WMU and Ferris State tied at 0-0 after first period.
-WMU is oushooting the Bulldogs 13-8 in the period.
-There were three penalties in the first period. (FSU-2, WMU-1)
-Dane Walters and Dan DeKeyser both had three shots on goal.
-WMU is 4-1-1 when tied after the first period.

Second Period
-Ferris State started off the period with 18 seconds left on a power play.
-FSU Garrett Thompson scores on the breakaway goal, his second of the series.
-WMU is 2-3 when their opponent scores first.  
-WMU outshout FSU 11-10 in the period and 24-18 for the game.
-The Broncos are 2-3 when trailing after two periods.
-There have been five penalties through throughout the game.
-Dan DeKeyser leads the Broncos with five shots through two periods.

Third Period
-WMU receives a power play with four minutes left in the game.
-Power play goal by Chase Balisy , his sixth goal of the season.
-WMU on another power play with three minutes left in the game.
-Mike Leone scores the power play goal to put WMU ahead 2-1.
-That is Leone's second goal of the season, both coming against Ferris State.
-The Broncos have scored two goals in the final four minutes of the game.
-WMU outshoot the Bulldogs 11-8 in the third period.  
-WMU wins 2-1.
 
Post-Game

-The Broncos extend their winning streak to five games.
-Frank Slubowski is now on a five-game winning streak as well.
-During the win streak, WMU is averaging three goals a game.
-The Broncos outshot FSU 35-36, making WMU 8-1 when outhshooting their opponent.  
-Three Stars: 3.)Frank Slubowski, 2.)Chase Balisy, 1.) Mike Leone.
-WMU is 7-0-1 in their last eight games against Ferris State.
-WMU is now 10-3-1 (7-2-1 CCHA) on the season.
-The Broncos move into third place in the CCHA.
-WMU will go on the road to face Michigan on Dec.14 and 15, puck drop at 7:35pm both games. 
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Players Mentioned

Chase Balisy

#13 Chase Balisy

F
5' 11"
Junior
Mike Leone

#2 Mike Leone

F
5' 11"
Redshirt Senior
Frank Slubowski

#1 Frank Slubowski

G
5' 11"
Sophomore
Dane Walters

#23 Dane Walters

RW
6' 0"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Chase Balisy

#13 Chase Balisy

5' 11"
Junior
F
Mike Leone

#2 Mike Leone

5' 11"
Redshirt Senior
F
Frank Slubowski

#1 Frank Slubowski

5' 11"
Sophomore
G
Dane Walters

#23 Dane Walters

6' 0"
Senior
RW