In the CCHA Semifinals, the Minnesota State Mavericks were defeated 4-3 by Michigan Tech, with the Huskies securing a late comeback victory through a penalty shot and a last-second goal in regulation.

The Big Picture

The loss marked the end of the Mavericks' season, while Michigan Tech advanced to face the winner of Bemidji State and Lake Superior State in the CCHA Championship.

By the Numbers
  • Minnesota State finished the season 18-15-4 overall.
  • Michigan Tech improved to 18-14-6 after the victory.
State of Play
  • Michigan Tech's late goals secured the win, with a penalty shot in the third period and a deflected goal with only nine seconds remaining.
  • The Huskies outshot the Mavericks 38-32, and Minnesota State went 0-2 on power plays.
  • The game marked the final appearance for eight seniors, including captain Sam Morton and Lucas Sowder, who both skated in 133 games for the Mavericks.
Bottom Line

Michigan Tech's dramatic victory over Minnesota State in the CCHA Semifinals ends the Mavericks' season and sets up a championship match between the Huskies and the winner of Bemidji State versus Lake Superior State.