The men’s hockey team fell to No. 14 Michigan 5-3 on Friday night after trailing 4-0 in the second. It was a valiant comeback effort that came up just short in the end.
First Period
As has been a recurring theme this season, the Lions found themselves in an early deficit. Michigan scored on its first two shots just one minute into the game with goals from Rutger McGroarty and Josh Eernisse. The Wolverines shut down Penn State’s attack for most of the first period and would eventually open up a 3-0 lead with Rutger McGroarty scoring his second of the evening on the power play.