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WMU vs MIA Game Notes 2-8-13

Pre-Game:
-WMU is coming off a series split against Ferris State last weekend.
-WMU hosts Miami(OH) in a battle for first place in the CCHA.
-The Redhawks lead the Broncos in the CCHA by a mere one point.
-WMU is 2-7-1 in their last 10 games against Miami
-Luke Witowski has five points in twelve games against Miami.
-Miami(OH)is currently on a five-game winning streak heading into Friday nights game
-WMU freshman Colton Hargrove has a four game points streak
-WMU's Chase Balisy has a two-game points and assists streak.
-WMU is 17-6-5 (13-4-3-1 CCHA) and is ranked no.6 in the both polls.
 
1st Period

-WMU goal by Jordan Oesterle, his third goal of the season.
-Chase Balisy and Dane Walters with the assists.
-Chase Balisy has now had either a point or an assist in three-straight games.
-When Jordan Oesterle scores a goal, the Broncos are 4-0.
-WMU leads Miami(OH) 1-0 after the first period.
-Miami is outshooting the Broncos 11-6 after first period
-The Broncos are 11-1-3 when scoring first.
 
Second Period
-WMU gets penalty shot, and Mike Leone misses the shot
-The last penalty shot was this year when Nolan LaPorte missed against Canisus on Oct.20,2012 
-The last successful penalty shot by WMU was Cam Watson against Alabama-Huntsville in 2009.
-After the second period, WMU still leads 1-0.
-WMU outshot Miami 9-8 in the second period, Miami outshooting WMU 19-15 overall
-The Broncos are 12-0-1 when leading after the second period.  
 
Third Period

-The Broncos start the period with a 4v3 power play
-WMU scores the power play goal, Chase Balisy scores his ninth goal of the season.  
-Assisted by Kenney Morrison and Danny DeKeyser  
-WMU wins 2-0. 
-Miami outshot the Broncos in the third period 13-8 
-Miami outshoots WMU 30-23
-WMU is 4-3-2 when getting outshot by opponent
 
Post-Game:
-Frank Slubowski captures his fourth shutout of the season, seventh of his career.
-WMU is 13-1-1 at Lawson Ice Arena this season
-Three Stars  3.)Jordan Oesterle, 2.)Chase Balisy 1.)Frank Slubowski 
-WMU now moves into first place in the CCHA  
-WMU will play Miami tomorrow night at Lawson Ice Arena, puck drop is at 7:05p.m.
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Players Mentioned

Dane Walters

#23 Dane Walters

RW
5' 11"
Freshman
Chase Balisy

#16 Chase Balisy

F
6' 0"
Freshman
Mike Leone

#2 Mike Leone

F
5' 10"
Redshirt Sophomore
Jordan Oesterle

#15 Jordan Oesterle

D
5' 11"
Freshman
Frank Slubowski

#1 Frank Slubowski

G
5' 10"
Freshman
Danny DeKeyser

#5 Danny DeKeyser

D
6' 3"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Dane Walters

#23 Dane Walters

5' 11"
Freshman
RW
Chase Balisy

#16 Chase Balisy

6' 0"
Freshman
F
Mike Leone

#2 Mike Leone

5' 10"
Redshirt Sophomore
F
Jordan Oesterle

#15 Jordan Oesterle

5' 11"
Freshman
D
Frank Slubowski

#1 Frank Slubowski

5' 10"
Freshman
G
Danny DeKeyser

#5 Danny DeKeyser

6' 3"
Junior
D