MANDAN, ND – After going into overtime in their first two meetings this season, the University of Mary hockey team found an easier path today to their 27^th straight win. Scoring their first two goals of the day on the power play and finding the net in all three periods, the Marauders registered a 4-0 win over visiting University of Minnesota to complete a weekend sweep.
 
The Marauders (7-0) edged the Gophers last weekend 1-0 in a shootout victory on Minnesota's home ice. Last night UMary captured a 4-3 overtime win at home over Minnesota. Sunday's win came with significantly less stress.
 
UMary All-American Johnny Witzke opened the scoring at 13:25 of the first period as he posted a power play goal with Alex Flicek and Drew Lenertz providing the helpers.
 
The Marauders doubled down on their lead halfway through the second period. Once again taking advantage of a Minnesota penalty, Seth Cushing tallied on a power play off assists from Isaiah Thomas and Witzke.
 
A goal by Riley Scanlon at 16:16 of the middle period pushed the Marauders lead to 3-0.
 
Derek Dropik sealed the Marauders win with a goal just 40 seconds into the third period.
 
Eight different players picked up points for the Marauders. Witzke finished with a goal and an assist. Thomas delivered two assists.
 
Reigning ACHA M2 Player of the Year Kyle Hayden was again stellar in net. The All-American picked up his third shutout of the season in four starts, stopping all 22 shots he faced.
 
Spencer White had 29 saves for Minnesota.
 
UMary finished 2-for-4 on the power play. Minnesota was 0-for-4. Both teams committed six penalties for 12 minutes.
 
The two-time defending nation champion Marauders head east for a trio of games against two of the top programs in ACHA M2. UMary plays at North Carolina State University on Oct. 14 before visiting Liberty University on Oct. 15-16. The Marauders defeated the Flames 4-0 earlier this season in a neutral site game.
 
 
M2 University of Minnesota 0 at M2 University of Mary 4 - Status: Final
Sunday, October 9, 2022 - Starion Sports Complex
 
M2 University of Minnesota 0 0 0 - 0
M2 University of Mary 1 2 1 - 4
 
1st Period-1, M2 University of Mary, Witzke 2 (Flicek, Lenertz), 13:25 (PP). Penalties-Kimlinger Uminn (hooking), 9:57; Sternbach Uminn (tripping), 12:38.
 
2nd Period-2, M2 University of Mary, Cushing 2 (Thomas, Witzke), 10:56 (PP). 3, M2 University of Mary, Scanlon 1 (Massie), 16:16. Penalties-Stanley Uminn (cross checking), 9:03; Petrie Umary (roughing), 18:13; Kimlinger Uminn (roughing), 19:56; Massie Umary (roughing), 19:56.
 
3rd Period-4, M2 University of Mary, Dropik 3 (Thomas), 0:40. Penalties-Flicek Umary (roughing), 4:03; Massie Umary (interference), 4:59; Petrie Umary (slashing), 10:40; Adler Uminn (roughing), 15:45; Petrie Umary (roughing), 15:45; Stanley Uminn (tripping), 17:31.
 
Shots on Goal-M2 University of Minnesota 5-10-7-22. M2 University of Mary 6-11-16-33.
Power Play Opportunities-M2 University of Minnesota 0 / 4; M2 University of Mary 2 / 4.
Goalies-M2 University of Minnesota, White 0-1-0-0 (33 shots-29 saves). M2 University of Mary, Hayden 3-0-0-0 (22 shots-22 saves).
A-298
 
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