GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Western Michigan fell to Michigan State 3-1 in the championship game of the Great Lakes Invitational on Monday night at Van Andel Arena.
and were named to the GLI All-Tournament Team following the game. had the Broncos' lone goal in the setback.
FIRST PERIOD
The Broncos controlled much of the play in the opening part of the first period, getting a strong chance from Sjolund in the opening minute. and had shots saved before MSU was called for a cross checking penalty.
The Brown and Gold worked the puck around the zone and fired a shot on net that was tipped in by Nehring for the game's first goal.