Lake State remains undefeated

Ferris State University jumped out to an early lead with goals by Matt Stefanishion and Matt Verdone in the first period to give the Bulldogs (1-1-1 overall, 0-0-1 CCHA) a 2-0 lead. LSSU was able to rally back starting with a power-play goal by Kory Scoran with eight seconds remaining in the opening period. Scoran assisted on Dominic Osman's power-play goal at 5:16 of the second period, tying the game 2-2. Alex Dunn was able to give the Lakers a 3-2 lead at 17:24, scoring his first goal of the season. Ferris State was given the man advantage 25 seconds into the third period due to Nathan Ward taking a 5 minute checking-from-behind major penalty. Sault Ste. Marie native Jim Jorgensen scored a power-play goal for Ferris State to tie it, 3-3. LSSU was able to regain the lead at 4-3 on Trent Campbell's power-play goal at 8:28 of the third period, his second goal of the season. Lake State was unable to maintain this lead by giving up the game tying goal to Ferris’s Brendan Connolly midway through the third period, tying the game at 4-4. Derek R. Smith picked up the Lakers second checking-from-behind major of the night with 2:55 to go in overtime, effectively ending the Lakers hopes of scoring the go ahead goal. The Lakers out shot their opponent for the third straight game, 28-23, including three shots on goal during the overtime period. The Lakers where able to convert on 3 of their 5 power play opportunities, while giving up 2 power play goals, while having to play shorthanded 7 times, including trying to kill two 5 minute majors.