Sioux rope Mavericks 4-1.

The Sioux came out of the gate fast and looked like they were going to run the Purple Cows Mavericks out of the building, then the Fighting Sioux gave up a untimely goal on a power play to Ben Youds at 10:13 of the first period. It was Youds first goal of the season, the Maverick defenseman came into the game with (0g-18a-18pts)

I like the way UND played in this game and I don’t think the Sioux were ever really in danger of losing control of this game. There was a short period of time during the second d where I thought MSU-M took it to UND but the Fighting Sioux started moving their feet again got the momentum back and kicked into gear and cruised to the win.

In goal for the Mavericks Phil Cook (3-0-1, 0.87 GAA, .967 SV%) started the game and wasn’t as impressive as his numbers coming into the game. Cook had a rough start, he gave up two goals on two shots, Cook pulled his hamstring on the second goal and then pulled himself out of the game.

For the Fighting Sioux Corbin Knight and Jason Gregoire both had impressive (2g-0a-2pts) goal nights for the Fighting Sioux. Knight had been held scoreless since the first game of the year looked much more comfortable on the line with Zajac and Toews. Jason Gregoire is the first Sioux forward or defenseman to get to 10 goals.

Welcome Back Matt Frattin

Tonight was the first night Sioux forward Matt Frattin has played a home game since the Sioux beat the MTU Huskies in the first round of the 2009 WCHA playoffs. While this is only the third game for Frattin since his reinstatement, Matt seems to be getting back to game shape. I think it is just a matter of time before Matt shows up on the score sheet. I had forgotten how fast he was and what he brings to the table. Frattin is tough on the fore check and plays a high pressure game. His presence is defiantly a plus.

I expect the same effort tomorrow night from the Fighting Sioux.

[Box Score]
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1st Period (20:00)
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NDK 1 - 0 6x6 LL Corban Knight (2) (Joe Gleason, Derrick LaPoint) 2:07
NDK (+): 10,20,3,11,18,G31 MNS (-): 28,20,14,24,22,G30
NDK 2 - 0 6x6 GW Jason Gregoire (9) (Chris VandeVelde) 6:48
NDK (+): 17,29,21,25,4,G31 MNS (-): 12,11,18,28,16,G30
NDK-1 Ben Blood (2-CONTACT TO THE HEAD) MNS 1x1 9:13
MNS 1 - 2 6x5 PP Ben Youds (1) (Geoff Irwin, Zach Harrison) 10:13
MNS: 5,19,10,15,9,G1 NDK: 25,22,2,19,G31
MNS-1 Kael Mouillierat (2-Interference) NDK 0x1 11:29
NDK-2 Jake Marto (2-Slashing) MNS 1x2 13:47
MNS-2 Mike Louwerse (2-CONTACT TO THE HEAD) NDK 0x2 14:43
NDK-3 Chris VandeVelde (2-Slashing) MNS 1x3 18:22

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2nd Period (20:00)
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MNS-3 Channing Boe (2-Tripping) NDK 0x3 5:46
NDK 3 - 1 6x6 Corban Knight (3) (Darcy Zajac, Derrick LaPoint) 9:41
NDK (+): 10,11,18,24,25,G31 MNS (-): 11,17,15,12,16,G1
MNS-4 Eriah Hayes (2-Holding) NDK 1x4 15:47
NDK 4 - 1 6x5 PP Jason Gregoire (10) (Danny Kristo, Chris VandeVelde) 16:26
NDK: 17,7,29,21,25,G31 MNS: 10,12,28,22,G1

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3rd Period (20:00)
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NDK-4 Derrick LaPoint (2-Tripping) MNS 1x4 2:45
MNS-5 Adam Mueller (2-Interference) NDK 1x5 13:05
NDK-5 Brad Malone (2-Slashing) MNS 1x5 13:51

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End of Game