MARQUETTE, Mich. - Northern Michigan scored three first period goals and went on to defeat Michigan Tech 5-2 in front of a crowd of over 4,000 spectators Friday (Oct. 10) at the Superior Showcase. The Huskies (0-1-0) out shot the Wildcats (1-0-0) 30-11 in the contest.

"We have a veteran defensive core but they did not play like a veteran defensive core tonight," said head coach Jamie Russell. "You really can't fault our goaltender tonight."

Freshman Andrew Cherniwchan factored into all three of the Wildcats first period goals. He scored the first and third goals and assisted on the second.

Northern capitalized on its lone power play of the night to extend its lead to 4-0 six minutes into the middle frame. NMU added an unassisted even-strength goal at 12:22 as well to push its lead to 5-0.

Sophomore Jordan Baker broke up the Wildcat shut out after he redirected a shot by junior Drew Dobson at 16:01 of the second period. Senior Malcolm Gwilliam also assisted on the goal.

Freshman Alex MacLeod recorded his first career goal on the power play at 18:35 of the third period. He was assisted by Baker and junior John Kivisto.

The Huskies finished 1-5 on the power play and the Wildcats were 1-1.

Senior Rob Nolan (0-1-0) made four saves and gave up all five goals. Freshman Josh Robinson made two saves in 28 minutes of work.

Junior Brian Stewart (1-0-0) made 28 saves on 30 shots for the Wildcats.

Tech will face Lake Superior State Saturday (Oct. 11) in the Superior Showcase. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m.