In a college hockey rarity, Michigan State made the road trip to Rochester, New York, for a one game series against RIT. The Spartans took care of their business in the one game affair, defeating the Tigers, 5-1.
The scoring got started with a power play marker from Ryker Lee in the first period, with assists going to Gavin O'Connell and Anthony Romani. The Spartans held a 1-0 first period lead.
In the second, the two teams traded goals, with the Spartans coming by way of Chase Reid, his first of his college career, assisted by Eric Nilson. A 2-1 MSU lead moved this game into the third period.
To finish the game in the third period, Michigan State exploded offensively, scoring three goals to put the game away. Tommi Manisto joined Romani and Nilson in getting third period goals, and the Spartans improved to 3-0 with a 5-1 win.
In net, Joshua Ravensbergen had a strong game for Michigan State, facing 26 shots and making 25 saves, only allowing the lone RIT goal.
Michigan State will be on the road again next weekend when they take on New Hampshire. It will be a Friday, Saturday series with both games starting at 7 p.m.
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