Porter Martone, Spartans split season-opening series

© Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesPhiladelphia Flyers prospects Porter Martone and Shane Vansaghi’s season kicked off in an unexpected way; a loss. The no. 2 ranked Michigan Spartans were heavy favorites coming into this series against New Hampshire, but a buzzer-beater on Thursday night secured the upset victory for the Wildcats. However, the Spartans took the victory in game two, improving to 1-1-0. While the final score doesn’t show it, they had complete control on Friday night, out-shooting the Wildcats 38-13.

Statistically, Martone had a strong series overall with three assists, including an absolute beauty of an assist from behind the net in the…