Friday Roundup: Romani’s hat trick powers Michigan State past Penn State on the road
Plus: BC won the Battle of Comm. Ave, Denver survived another goalie injury, Arizona State picked up an OT win, and St. Thomas firmed up its spot atop the CCHA
Big wins from Michigan State, Boston College, Arizona State, Denver and St. Thomas headlined Friday’s action across college hockey.
Here’s a complete recap of Friday’s action, with notes from every game played across the college hockey world.
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Big Ten
Michigan State 6, Penn State 3: Anthony Romani’s hat trick powered the Spartans to a Big Ten win in a game that veered into chaos at times, featuring 79 penalty minutes and three game misconducts. That included a cross-checking major and misconduct assessed to Gavin McKenna.
Michigan 6, Ohio State 4: Jayden Perron tied the game in the final seconds of the second period, setting the stage for T.J. Hughes, who put it away with a pair of power-play goals in the third. Stephen Peck turned aside 30 shots for the Wolverines.
Minnesota 4, Wisconsin 1: Another tough night at the office for the Badgers, who have now dropped five straight. Luca Di Pasquo stopped 27 shots for the Gophers in a steady performance.
