REDFORD, Mich. -
Game 1 (11/22) - In a thrilling MCHC conference game held at Redford Ice Arena on November 22, 2024, the Lawrence Tech Blue Devils secured a narrow victory over the Adrian College Bulldogs with a final score of 2-1. This intense encounter saw both teams locked in a tough battle, pushing their limits to claim the win.
The game started off with a tense first period where neither team managed to break the deadlock, keeping the score at 0-0. The competition heated up in the second period, with both teams finally finding the back of the net. Adrian College struck first, but Lawrence Tech quickly responded with a goal of their own, thanks to a combined effort from
Luke Radu who scored the goal and
Sawyer Walker who was the only assist on the goal.
The decisive moment came in the third period when Lawrence Tech, who had already scored in the second period, came through again to score the game-winning goal on the power play with
Gavin Holmes being the hero and finding a way past the Adrian goalie. Assists on the game winner went to
Logan Barnes and
Trevor Losier. This goal not only highlighted the team's offensive capabilities but also clinched the victory for the Blue Devils.
Timothy Young had a strong game in between the pipes, saving 16 of 17 shots against him.
With this win, the Lawrence Tech Blue Devils have demonstrated their resilience and strategic prowess in overcoming a capable opponent. This victory will surely boost their confidence as they advance in the conference, backed by strong performances and strategic gameplay.
ADRIAN, Mich. -
Game 2 (11/24) - Despite a close first matchup against Adrian on Saturday, the Lawrence Tech Blue Devils secured a resounding 13-2 victory over the Adrian College Bulldogs on November 24, 2024, at Arrington Ice Arena. This triumph extends the Blue Devils' dynamic season record to an impressive 13-0-1, underscoring their dominance in the sport.
The Blue Devils opened the scoring frenzy early, ending the first period with a robust 6-1 lead. Highlights included goals from
Matt Schulte and
Gavin Holmes, establishing a pace Adrian struggled to match. The momentum continued into the second period with the score reaching an overwhelming 9-2. The final period saw continued dominance from Lawrence Tech as
Luke Radu,
Caleb Doll (who notably scored the game-winning goal), Holmes, and Schulte all found the back of the net, bringing the final tally to 13-2.
Alex Grove (3A),
Gavin Holmes (2G, 2A),
Luke Radu (1G, 2A), and
Will Jentz (1G, 3A) all had notable performances with 3 or more points in the matchup. Blue Devils' goalies,
Griffin Foster and
Noah Miklos, were pivotal in defending the net, limiting Adrian to just two goals across the game.
As the Blue Devils prepare for their next challenge against Ferris State on December 8, 2024, at the Ewigleben Ice Arena, fans and supporters are eager to see if their team can maintain this exceptional form and potentially perfect their season.