Minot State University defeated the University of Arizona men’s hockey team 6-1 on Thursday, December 12, at Tucson Arena. After ten games, the Wildcats now have four victories and seven defeats.
Hadyn Gould started in goal for the Wildcats. With a 7-5 record going into the game, Gould has been the team’s primary goalie this season.
Logan Rands’ goal just three minutes into the first period gave Minot State a 1-0 lead.
Minot State played hard in the second session, as the Beavers extended their lead just one minute into the game. With his fifth goal of the year, forward Michael Pizzo was able to put Arizona on the board.
Through the first half of the season, forward Riley Ruh leads the team in goals with 10. Ruh has been a standout player offensively for the Wildcats in just his first year on the team.
Defenseman Nichola Chiocca has recorded 10 assists, leading the team. Notably, this is the same number he had for Arizona all of last season. Chiocca is tied with striker Justin Hughes for the team lead in points with 17. Hughes ranks second on the club in goals and assists with eight and nine respectively.
Gazing to the future
Arizona remains No. 7 in the WCHL standings with 17 points for the season. The squad will now take a month-long break from playing the Wildcats, with their next game scheduled for January 10.
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