CLARKSON at michigan state, October 9, 2009

[Goldie Knight]

October 9, 2009 7:30 PM

I just began listening to Bob Ahlfeld's radio broadcast. There are about 8 minutes remaining in the first period....the game is scoreless at the present time. Bob mentioned that Clarkson was lucky that Michigan State had not scored.

Scott Freeman took a nice shot on goal. The action changed to the other end, and Brandon DeFazio took a penalty for interference. This is Michigan's second power play opportunity this first period.

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Paul Karpowich made a nice save against a Michigan player. Shots on goal in Michigan's favor 12 ~ 9. Mark Borowiecki is knocked down and Clarkson is called for a penalty...oh dear.

Darn it, Michigan State just scored, and Paul had no chance to make the save.

The score is Michigan 1 and Clarkson 0

[Bill]

Beca ties it on a PP goal! score 1-1 end of 1st.

[Goldie Knight]

AT 18:22 OF THE FIRST PERIOD, MATT BECA SCORED A POWER PLAY GOAL.

(I didn't hear who got the assist(s) on Matt's goal.)

End of the first period, the score is tied at one each.

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Bob just reported that U MASS Lowell defeated SLU by a score of 3 ~ 0.:cool:

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Period two is nearly ready to begin.

Bob just announced that Nick Tremblay was given an assist on Clarkson's first goal, which was scored by Matt Beca.

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Adam Pokulok stands six feet, five inches tall, and he is playing on a line with Scott Freeman.

A Clarkson penalty is called against Bryan Rufenach.

Darn it, Michigan State just scored on their power play.

Score is Michigan...2.....Clarkson...1

[Goldie Knight]

Matt Beca and Pete Massar went over the line together, and Massar took a shot on goal. Dan Reed came down the ice and took a shot, just missing the net. Matt Beca and Brandon DeFazio came down the ice together, and Matt Beca took a shot on goal.

12 minutes to go in Period 2.

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Tom Pizzo is given a penalty for slashing I think.

Michigan State now goes on its fifth power play of the game....they have scored on two of four power plays toknight.

A Clarkson player is hooked and Clarkson will go on the power play.

Julien Cayer took a shot which went off the glove the Michigan goaltender.

Then Julien Cayer was called on a penalty for interference.....too bad.:mad:

8:51 remains in Period Two.

[Goldie Knight]

Lauri Tuohimma carries the puck across the line and takes a shot on goal.

Now Michigan State has control of the puck, as Michigan State is still on a power play.

[Bill]

MSU scores - now 3-1 MSU

[Goldie Knight]

Andrew Himmelson makes a nice defensive play for Clarkson.

Oh no, Michigan State just scored its third goal of the game at 14:53 of the second period. Bob said Paul may have been screened on the goal....that's too bad.

Michigan State...3.....Clarkson...1....near the end of the second period.

[Bill]

And now 4-1 MSU toward end of 2nd period - game slipping away.

[Goldie Knight]

Matt Beca gets to the puck quickly, but the play did not materialize.

Matt Wilson took a nice shot on goal....action goes to the other end, and Paul makes a great save.

Andrew Himelson is called for hooking near the end of the period.

Oh no, an errant Michigan State goal is deflected into the net.:mad:

Michigan State has had three power play goals.

The score is Michigan State ..... 4 ........Clarkson ....1

It's not looking good for the Golden Knights.

[Goldie Knight]

A penalty is called against Michigan State.

Scott Freeman and Brandon DeFazio skate with the puck but cannot put the puck into the net. So they try again to score.

The second period is over.

[Goldie Knight]

The third period is underway, and Michigan State is ahead by a score of 6 ~ 1.

I am going to take a break and cheer for the Minnesota Twins and after that the Boston Red Sox.:)

[Cap]

Weird stat of the night: This is Clarkson's worst season opening loss since a 9-1 defeat to Michigan State in the 1953-54 season.