Men’s Hockey

Between The Pipes

December 31, 2013

On TapMinnesota State (11-7-0 overall, 9-3-0 WCHA) resumes post-break action with a pair Western Collegiate Hockey Association games this Friday and Saturday at the University of Alaska (7-8-3, 4-7-1 WCHA) in Fairbanks, Alaska. MSU and UA play at Carlson Center (4,596) Friday (7:07 p.m.) and Saturday (7:07 p.m.) AST.

December 17 | MSU 2 U.S Junior National 3 (OT)MSU coach Mike Hastings was far from disappointed after the 2-3 overtime loss to U.S. Junior National Team.

"No one got dinged," he said, a key part of the game as the Mavericks were without several injured players. "We played hard, we played for each other and, in the end, we didn't win the game but we did everything we wanted except win."

After a scoreless first period, the home team got on the scoreboard first when Jean-Paul Lafontaine picked up a rebound of a Matt Leitner shot and stuffed the puck behind USA goalie Jon Gillies 6:05 into the middle frame on the Mavericks' first power-play opportu-nity of the game.

Less than three minutes later, Quentin Shore tied the game when he took a Jacob Slavin pass along the right-wing board, skated into the Maverick zone and beat Stephon Williams over his glove.The teams would then trade power-play goals in the third period to send the game into overtime.

MSU's tally came during a five-minute power play at Lafontaine got the puck behind the USA net and gave it to Johnny McInnis on the left side of the visitors' goal. McInnis then backhanded the puck up and over the shoulder of Anthony Stolarz to give the home team a one-goal lead once again.

Ian McCoshen got the equalizer for the USA when his shot from the outer edge of the right circle deflected off Zach Palmquist and snuck past Evan Karembelas with 10:57 to play in the third period. USA's game winner came when Jacob Slavin moved the puck up to Fasching along the left wing. Fasching then used a burst of speed to get around the corner and tucked the puck under Karembelas' left pad for the winner.

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On TapThe Minnesota State women's hockey team will bring in the New Year by hosting Lindenwood tomorrow (2:07 p.m.) and Wednesday (2:07 p.m.) before challenging Bemidji State at All Seasons Arena Saturday (3:07 p.m.) and Sunday (2:07 p.m.). The series with LU will mark the Mavericks' final non-conference action of the regular season.

Women’s Hockey

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Scouting the Lady LionsLindenwood enters this week's series sitting 2-16-2 overall and 2-7-1 in College Hockey America play after dropping its last three contests. Offensively, LU is averaging 1.10 goals and 22.4 shots per game while allowing 3.7 goals and 41.2 shots per contest to its counterparts. The Lady Lion power-play is converting at 10.6% (10/94) and the penalty-kill owns a 72.7% (64/88) success rate this season. Lindenwood has been led in scoring by junior Kendra Broad (F, 5-7, Petrolia, Ont.) with 4-5=9 through 20 games, while senior Jocelyn Slattery (F, 5-8, Hugo, Minn.) leads the team in goals with 5-2=7. Additionally, junior Katie Erickson's (D, 5-11, Elk River, Minn.) four power-play goals are a team-best, and sophomore Nicole Hensley (G, 5-6, Lakewood, Colo.) has produced a 3.50 goals against average and .915 saves percentage in 19 starts.

Scouting the BeaversBemidji State owns a 7-9-2 overall mark and 4-7-1 record in WCHA play despite being swept at Wisconsin last time out. BSU is averaging 1.94 goals and 26.3 shots per affair compared to the 2.78 goals and 31.6 shots per game its opponents have averaged. The Beaver power-play boasts a 17.9% (10/56) efficiency and the penalty-kill unit has been successful on 84.5% (60/71) of its attempts. A trio of sophomores lead BSU in scoring as Kaitlyn Tougas (F, 5-4, Thunder Bay, Ont.) has paced the Beavers with 4-6=10 to date, while Hanna Moher (F, 5-6, Milton, Ont.) and Ivana Bilic (D, 5-7, Coquitlam, B.C.) have turned in 7-2=9 and 2-6=8, respectively. In goal, freshman Brittni Mowat (G, 5-7, Glenboro, Man.) owns a sparkling 2.10 goals against average and .930 saves percentage in 16 games and 15 starts.

Player Profiles

Tallied his first career game-winning goal in 3-1 series-clinching WCHA play-off series victory over Nebraska Omaha (March 17)...Reached career-highs for assists and points with 1-10--11...Had 1-4--5 in ast 12 games of season...Played in every game (41) in 2012-13...Mavericks went 9-1-0 record when he registered a point during course of season... Named 2012-13 WCHA All-Academic.

#8 Max GaedeForward | 6-3 | Junior | Woodbury, Minnesota

2012-13

2011-12

The Gaede File

Personal

Scored MSU's first goal in 4-2 loss at Minnesota Duluth (03.09.2012), in first round of the WCHA playoffs...Scored first career goal and had first career assist in 7-3 loss at Minnesota Duluth Nov. 19, 2012...Missed eight games due to injury...Finished year with 3-4--7 in 30 games in his maiden season with the Mavericks.

Selected in the third round, 88th overall, by San Jose in the 2010 National Hockey League Draft...Won a gold medal as a member of Team USA at World Junior A Classic in Pentic-ton, B.C. in 2010...Played parts of two seasons with Sioux City of the United States Hockey League...Saw action in 54 games with Sioux City in 2010-11 and totalled 10-18--28...Had eight points on four goals and four assists with the Musketeers in 2009-10...Woodbury (Minn.) High School product was team captain as a senior.

Given name is Max Ronan Gaede...Son of Frank Gaede and Eileen Gleeson ...Born Mar. 27, 1992 in Woodbury, Minn. ...Undecided major.

Led all Maverick newcomers with 5-2--7 in 30 games played ... Her five goals ranked fourth-best on the team ... Scored game-winning goal Oct. 13 in 4-1 victory over Linden-wood and game-tying goal Feb. 23 at Ohio State ... Registered a season-high two points - both off goals - Oct. 13 vs. Lindenwood, while taking only one penalty all season for MSU.

#29 Casey HirschForward | 5-7 | Junior | Maple Grove, Minnesota

2012-13

Pre-MSU

Personal

Played in all 35 games for the Syracuse Orange in 2011-12, posting two goals and nine assists ... Scored her first collegiate goal, the eventual game-winner, at New Hampshire on Oct 8th.

Daughter of Tom and Cindy Hirsch...Father played for played college hockey at University of Minnesota, professionally for the Minnesota North Stars and played on the 1984 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team...Has one brother John...Born October 1, 1992...proposed business major.

The Hirsch FilePlayed four seasons at Maple Grove High School under coach Rob Potter...Finished her career with 100 goals and 96 assists...Served as team captain during her senior season, and tallied 30 goals and 20 assists...Earned all conference honors four times and was named to the All-Area team following her senior campaign

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Upcoming Games

Men’s Hockey

January 3 & 4at Alaska | 7:07pm / 7:07pm

Fairbanks, Alaska

[ 11 - 7 - 0 ]Women’s Hockey

[ 6 - 12 - 0 ]

Events

December 31 & January 1vs Lindenwood | 2:07pm / 2:07pm

All Seasons Arena

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January 4 & 5vs Bemidji State | 3:07pm / 2:07pm

All Seasons Arena

Blue Line Club Pre-Game HospitalityJanuary 17

Banquet Hall

Jersey Auction!January 18th

#3 Blake Thompson#9 Bryce Gervais#25 Zach Stepan

#31 Evan Karambelas

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