The Michigan Tech Huskies men’s ice hockey team played its home opener at the John Macinnes Student Ice Arena on Friday, Oct. 24. Going into the game, Michigan Tech had a record of 2-2-0, with their first two series of the season each resulting in a split, both with the University of Minnesota and University of Alaska Fairbanks, respectively. The opener was played against the Ferris State Bulldogs, who went in with a record of 1-3-0.
The Huskies beat the Bulldogs 5-1, with the Huskies scoring four goals in the second period alone. Goals were scored by forward Teydon Trembecky, forward Brayden Boehm, forward and captain Isaac Gordon, and forward Noah Reinhart. The Huskies took seven penalties, five of which were in the third period. Owen Bartoskiewicz guarded the net, making 28 saves for Michigan Tech. Ferris State’s goal was scored by Jack Mesic. Their goaltender, Hobie Hedquist, made 19 saves on 24 shots.
In a post-game press conference, Head Coach Bill Muckalt said he “liked how we were able to stay with it.” He also commented that the team “played fast and played quick, and we were rewarded for that.” Teydon Trembecky, a freshman forward who currently leads the team in goals, looked forward to the game the following day. When asked what it would take to win the next game, Trembecky stated “can’t complain about a 5-1 win, a lot of the same stuff from tonight. Discipline a little bit in the third…doing the right things and we’ll be fine.” In their post-game conferences, both Trembecky and Bartoskiewicz expressed appreciation for the fans, especially Mitch’s Misfits. Bartoskiewicz said, “for our school and how passionate they are with the Misfits and everything, it’s a joy to play for.”
The next day, the Huskies went on to sweep the Bulldogs with another win of 4-2. For more information, visit michigantechhuskies.com
The Huskies and the Bulldogs have faced each other 53 times since 1982. Michigan Tech reigns over Ferris State, with a record of 35-15-3. After this series, the Huskies will meet the Bulldogs again in December at Ferris State. The season continues next weekend for the Huskies in New York, facing the Clarkson University Golden Knights on Oct. 31, and the St. Lawrence Saints on Nov. 1.
