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Minnesota State opens a four-game road trip with two games at Northern Michigan on Nov. 6-7. The Mavericks will look to build momentum after splitting shootout results in a pair of 2-2 ties with Lake Superior State, while facing a Wildcats team coming off a weekend sweep.

By the Numbers
  • Minnesota State is 2-4-2 overall and 0-0-2 in CCHA play; Northern Michigan is 2-6-0 overall and 0-2-0 in the conference.
  • The Mavericks lead the all-time series 34-9-6, including a 14-5-3 record in Marquette.
  • Mason Kraft leads Minnesota State with 6 points; goaltender Lassi Lehti has a 1.83 goals-against average and .946 save percentage.
  • Friday’s game starts at 6:07 p.m. CST; Saturday’s starts at 5:07 p.m. CST.
Yes, But

Minnesota State has the stronger record against Northern Michigan, but its 2-4-2 start leaves little margin for error. The Mavericks are also allowing 33.4 shots per game, while the Wildcats are averaging 34.6 shots allowed—both teams will need to tighten up defensively.

State of Play
  • Minnesota State tied Lake Superior State twice last weekend, winning one shootout and losing the other.
  • Northern Michigan was swept by Augustana, including a 12-0 loss, and has started 0-2 in CCHA play.
What’s Next

After the Marquette series, Minnesota State continues its road stretch with two games at Bemidji State on Nov. 13-14.

Bottom Line

The Mavericks enter as the historical favorite, but their early-season record makes this a valuable chance to turn close games into conference wins.