The Falcons got off to a rough start, allowing two goals on the first three shots taken by Minnesota State.
“Both (were) defensive zone breakdowns and we don’t normally do that,” Falcons head coach Chris Bergeron said regarding the goals. “We’re normally pretty solid in our own defensive zone but both those goals were D-zone breakdowns. Minnesota State, like any good team does, they make you pay for it and they end up in your net.”
Brad McClure scored for Minnesota State at the 5:18 mark of the first period, then the Mavericks scored again on a goal by Casey Nelson shortly thereafter at 7:00.