The Milwaukee School of Engineering Raiders pulled off an exhilarating 5-4 victory over the Northern Michigan University Wildcats at Kern Center this Sunday. In a game that was a true testament to the Raiders’ resilience, they managed to triumph despite being outshot 45-39 by the Wildcats.
Raiders’ goalie, Michael Poulik, put on a stellar performance, making 41 saves on the 45 shots he faced. On the other side of the ice, Wildcats’ goalie, Dominic Allen, had a busy night with 39 shots, managing to save 34.
The game saw both teams get multiple opportunities on the powerplay. The Wildcats converted one of their four chances, while the Raiders proved more efficient, capitalizing on two out of their four powerplays.
The star of the game was undoubtedly Joseph Grobarek of the Raiders, who lit the lamp three times, notching a hat trick that was instrumental in securing the win for his team. For the Wildcats, Spencer Winnekens put up a valiant effort, netting two goals.
The Raiders will look to carry this momentum into their next game, which will be at home against Schoolcraft College on Saturday, October 3, at 1:00 pm CDT at the Ozaukee Ice Center. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see if the Raiders can replicate their thrilling performance and secure another victory.