Alaska-Anchorage vs. MSU-Mankato
Series Preview
Records: Alaska-Anchorage (12-17-3, 10-14-2 WCHA), MSU-Mankato (14-14-6, 8-14-4 WCHA)
Game times: 7:37 PM CT/4:37 PM AT Friday; 7:07 PM CT/4:07 PM AT Saturday
Keys to the Series
Both teams are looking to improve their playoff standing, but here are some keys to the series for the individual teams.
Alaska Anchorage:
• Take advantage of scoring opportunities; they have only scored 73 goals on the season. By comparison, North Dakota has racked up 131 goals.
• If Tommy Grant takes a penalty, it should be a smart one. Grant is not only the Seawolves’ leading scorer, but he’s also one of the top penalized players on the team.
• Speaking of Grant, Matt Bailey and Jordan Kwas need to take the offense load off of Tommy Grant’s shoulders.
MSU-Mankato:
• “Finish what you start”-The Mavericks are -16 when it comes to goal differential in the 3rd Period in conference play.
• “Slamming the Dorr”-The Mavericks need to rely on Michael Dorr’s offense this series.
• “Just Win Baby”-With a split this weekend, MSU clinches their first .500 season since 2007-08 and their second since 2002-03.
Prediction: Split
-Andy Sorensen, CHW Blogger
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