Marian University NCAA men’s hockey (7-10-2, 2-6-4-0 NCHA) capped off a five-point weekend against No. 9 St. Norbert with a 1-0 win.
- It was a defensive battle all night long as neither team had many quality opportunities to score.
- Marian was able to strike at the 12:52 mark when sophomore Daunte Fortner got his own rebound and lifted the puck just enough to find the back of the net. The goal was his fourth of the season and he was assisted by junior Alex Rondeau and sophomore Jaymes Knee.
- This proved to be the lone goal of the game as Marian was able to finish off its second shutout of the season.
- The Sabres improved to 2-1-1 against opponents ranked in the national poll with the win.
- Marian outshot the Green Knights in the final two periods and finished with a 30-28 advantage.
- Neither team scored a power-play goal with St. Norbert having five chances and Marian two.
- SNC held the edge in faceoffs with 40 wins to only 24 for Marian.
