In a hard-fought battle at the University of Illinois Ice Arena, the DePaul University Blue Demons were unable to secure a victory against the University of Illinois Illini, falling short with a final score of 2-4 on January 31, 2026.
The Blue Demons put up a valiant fight, with 24 shots on goal compared to the Illini’s 46. Despite being outshot nearly 2 to 1, the Blue Demons managed to keep the game competitive, showcasing their tenacity and determination.
The Blue Demons’ power play was a bright spot in the game, converting 2 of their 9 opportunities. The Illini, on the other hand, managed to convert only 1 of their 10 power play opportunities, a testament to the Blue Demons’ strong penalty killing unit.
In the net for the Blue Demons, goalie Kyle Tyszkiewicz faced a barrage of shots, making 42 saves on 46 Illini shots. On the other end, Illini’s Shai Lichtenfeld saved 22 of the 24 shots from the Blue Demons.
Blue Demon’s Anthony Martirano had a notable performance, assisting on both of DePaul’s goals. For the Illini, Mason Kading also tallied 2 assists.
Despite the loss, the Blue Demons showed promise and resilience. They will look to bounce back in their next game at home against the Milwaukee School of Engineering on February 1, at Canlan Sports – Romeoville (IL). The team will undoubtedly use the lessons learned from this match to improve and come back stronger.