Minnesota State (8-6-4, 7-1-4 WCHA) vs. UAH (3-9-2, 2-8-2 WCHA)
Dec. 4-5 | 7:07 p.m. | Stats | Video | Game Notes
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RECENT ACTION: UAH lost 4-3 in the series opener against Northern Michigan before tying the Wildcats 1-1 in the finale. The Blue and White are now tied for ninth in the conference standings with six league points, holding a 3-9-2 overall record and a 2-8-2 mark in league games.
ADDING A TRIO: Sophomore
Max McHugh had his strongest offensive performance of the season with three points from one goal and two assists in the series-opening loss to Northern Michigan. McHugh now leads the Chargers with 14 points from four goals and a team-best 10 assists, while rating tied for fourth in the WCHA in assists and tied for sixth in points.
ROOKIES IMPRESS: Freshman
Jetlan Houcher chipped in his freshman-class leading third goal of the season – all coming on power plays – in Friday's contest at the VBC. In total, the UAH freshman have accumulated nine goals and 12 assists for 21 points, with
Kurt Gosselin leading the way with five points from two goals and three assists.
BETWEEN THE PIPES: Junior
Carmine Guerriero had one of his most impressive showings in goal in the 1-1 tie on Saturday night, as the Montreal native totaled a season-high 36 saves including a game-best 15 saves in the third frame. Guerriero owns a .903 save percentage so far in 2015-16, ranking ninth in the WCHA.
SPECIAL TEAMS: The Chargers penalty-kill unit had a bevy of success against NMU, holding the Wildcats scoreless in six total power-play opportunities. UAH rates fifth in the WCHA this season with an 81.8 percent success rate on penalty kills.
MAVERICKS PROFILE: Nationally-ranked Minnesota State enters the week with an 8-6-4 overall record and a 7-1-4 record within the WCHA, after a pair of 2-2 ties at No. 14 Bowling Green last weekend. Teddy Blueger leads the Mavericks offense with 15 points from four goals and a team-high 11 assists, while Jason Pawloski and Cole Huggins have split time in net for a .897 save percentage and 2.34 goals against average.
SERIES HISTORY: The Chargers are 19-25-6 all-time against MSU, while owning a 6-15-4 record when playing in Mankato. UAH and Minnesota State last matched up in a WCHA series on Oct. 24-25 of last season at MSU, with the Mavericks taking both games by 3-1 and 4-1, respectively.
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking ahead, the Chargers will host NCHC affiliate Colorado College next weekend at the VBC on Dec. 18-19 to round out the 2015 calendar year's slate. UAH opened the 2014-15 season at Colorado College, falling in both contests in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
