Malcolm Spence made quite the first impression in his NCAA hockey debut last weekend. The New York Rangers top pick (second round; No. 43 overall) in this year’s NHL Draft recorded five points for the University of Michigan in his first two collegiate games.
Spence started with a goal and two assists, when Michigan steamrolled Mercyhurst 11-1 in non-conference action Friday night.
The freshman forward skated at left wing on the second line for Michigan along with Montreal Canadiens prospect Michael Hage and Toronto Maple Leafs draft pick Nick Moldenhauer. Spence earned the primary assist — and first NCAA point — on the Wolverine’s fifth goal of the game, coming at 7:47 of the second period.