Michigan sweeps series with 2-1 win Saturday

ANN ARBOR - Lake Superior State tightened its defense following Friday's four-goal loss to fourth-ranked Michigan, but the Wolverines also played a strong defensive game to win 2-1 Saturday at Yost Arena.

Michigan swept the series and improved to 21-9-0 overall and 15-7-0 in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. LSSU (9-13-8 overall, 6-10-6-1 in the CCHA) fell to 1-9 in games decided by one goal.

Junior Zac MacVoy, who is currently third on the team in points, snapped his seven-game scoring drought and scored LSSU's only goal at 19:14 of the first period. Simon Gysbers was credited with the assist as the Lakers took a short-lived one-goal lead.

Michigan tied it 18 seconds later with an even-strength goal by Carl Hagelin. U-M's Brian Lebler tallied the game winner at 6:25 of the second period. Aaron Palushaj assisted on both Michigan goals.

LSSU was short-handed throughout most of the first five minutes and during the last 4 1/2 minutes of the third period. The Lakers were 0-for-3 on the power play and held Michigan scoreless on seven power-play chances.

Pat Inglis totaled 29 saves for Lake Superior State. Winning goalie Bryan Hogan had 26 saves.

LSSU plays host to Miami at 7:05 p.m. on Feb. 13 and 14.

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