REDFORD, Mich. - In the first game on October 23, 2026, in Redford, Michigan, Lawrence Tech earned a 3–2 victory over Cleary. Lawrence Tech struck first early in the opening period with an even-strength goal by
Trevor Losier, but Cleary answered just five seconds later with a tally from Austin Bailey. Bailey scored his second goal of the night midway through the second period to give Cleary a 2–1 lead, but
Justin Hubenschmidt answered for Lawrence Tech late in the period to tie the game heading into the final intermission. Early in the third period,
Trevor Losier notched his second goal of the night, which proved to be the game-winner for Lawrence Tech. Goaltender
Brett Tome picked up the win for Lawrence Tech with 30 saves, while Mavric Welk stopped 24 shots in the loss for Cleary.
HOWELL, Mich. - The second game on October 24, 2026, in Howell, Michigan, featured a high-scoring back-and-forth battle that saw Cleary edge Lawrence Tech 5-4 in overtime. Lawrence Tech took an early lead on a first-period goal by Avery Pittman, but Cleary dominated the second period with three unanswered goals from Cory Anderson, Tommy Madden, and Bennett Sheppard before Kevin Bond brought Lawrence Tech back within one on a late power-play goal. Pittman scored his second goal of the night early in the third period to tie the game at 3–3, and after Cleary's Jake Blum restored the home team's lead on a power play, Josh Hixson equalized for Lawrence Tech at 14:55 to send the game to extra time. Capitalizing on a late-regulation penalty, Cleary secured the victory 1:02 into overtime when Jake Blum netted his second power-play goal of the night. Goaltender Nick Meyering made 33 saves to earn the win for Cleary, while Brett Tome stopped 28 shots for Lawrence Tech.
The Blue Devils will get a bye week before returning on the 6th and 7th of November for another WHAC matchup against Aquinas College.
