Huskies shutout Lakers Friday in the Soo

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – No. 19 Michigan Tech blanked Lake Excellent Condition 3- Friday (Jan. 14) at the Taffy Abel Arena. Blake Pietila earned his fourth shutout of the year with 21 will save, not allowing a intention to the Lakers for the next straight video game.

Brian Halonen, Brett Thorne, and Justin Misiak all experienced a target and an support as the Huskies improved to 11-8-1 overall and 8-5 in the CCHA.

“I am very pleased of the guys for the way they played immediately after the extended split,” Tech coach Joe Shawhan claimed. “Every single acquire suitable now truly provides up, and I actually respect how challenging we competed.”

Thorne scored his fourth of the season and second on the electric power engage in 2:42 into the sport for the video game-winner. Halonen had a 1-timer that was saved. Misiak picked up the rebound and threw the puck our entrance. Thorne took his time and sniped the leading corner for his fifth career aim.

Halonen put the Huskies up 2- 6:53 into the 2nd period of time with his group-major 13th goal of the period though the team’s played 4-on-4. A shot from the slot by Bliss was saved and Halonen was at the doorstep to whack in his 45th profession target. Thorne had the secondary…