Fifth-Ranked Jimmies Score Six in Shutout of Northern Illinois

Posted By: Jarin Matheny
November 5, 2022 @ 2:21 pm
Sports

From Jimmie Athletics

Kole Christensson had a pair of goals and Brandon Weare made 22 saves in his first career shutout as the fifth-ranked University of Jamestown hockey team defeated Northern Illinois University 6-0 Friday evening at Wilson Arena.

Brad Fortin, Logan Berggren, Jordan Popoff, and Keaton Cline also scored as the Jimmies remained unbeaten in the MCH (5-0-0).

Christensson’s fourth of the season came at 4:41 on assists by Carter Johnson and Weare, giving UJ the early lead.

Jamestown broke the game open in the second period, netting four goals on 18 shots. Fortin, Berggren, Popoff, and Christensson again accounted for the Jimmie tallies.

Cline made it 6-0 with his third of the year at 8:15 of the third period.

Johnson, Andrew Clark, and Reid Wilson each had a pair of assists. Fortin, Christensson, Jordon Kromm, and Matthew Poole also were credited with helpers.

The two teams finish their weekend series Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. in Wilson Arena.

Friday, November 4, 2022 – Wilson Arena

M1 Northern Illinois University 0 0 0 – 0
M1 University of Jamestown 1 4 1 – 6

1st Period-1, M1 University of Jamestown, Christensson 4 (Johnson, Weare), 4:41. Penalties-Thompson UJ (slashing), 2:25; Wahl NIU (tripping), 10:50; Thompson UJ (holding), 15:28; Fortin UJ (boarding), 17:39.

2nd Period-2, M1 University of Jamestown, Fortin 7 (Johnson, Christensson), 4:01. 3, M1 University of Jamestown, Berggren 4 (Poole, Clark), 6:01 (PP). 4, M1 University of Jamestown, Popoff 1 (Kromm, Wilson), 15:10. 5, M1 University of Jamestown, Christensson 5 (Fortin, Clark), 17:13. Penalties-Weitzel NIU (interference), 4:13; Susinski UJ (hooking), 8:59; Pathana NIU (high sticking), 9:48; Bench minor served by Walny NIU (too many men), 11:47; Martin NIU (roughing), 17:25; Popoff UJ (roughing), 17:25.

3rd Period-6, M1 University of Jamestown, Cline 3 (Wilson), 8:15. Penalties-Gonzalez NIU (hooking), 8:39; Johnson UJ (cross checking), 16:26; Evans NIU (slashing), 17:15; Weitzel NIU (cross checking), 18:52.

Shots on Goal-M1 Northern Illinois University 8-8-6-22. M1 University of Jamestown 7-18-23-48.
Power Play Opportunities-M1 Northern Illinois University 0 / 5; M1 University of Jamestown 1 / 7.
Goalies-M1 Northern Illinois University, Vutci 0-7-0-0 (48 shots-42 saves). M1 University of Jamestown, Weare 3-2-0-0 (22 shots-22 saves).