SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Davenport got their first win of the season defeating Minot State 3-0. Phil Graveline stopped all 19 shots he faced to earn the win. Davenport improves to 1-2 on the season and will next be in action on October 21st and 22nd when they visit Liberty.

Taylor Keyworth got Davenport on the board at the 12:20 mark in the first, making this the third straight game that Davenport has had a lead in the first period. The 1-0 score would hold for the rest of the period. 

After a scoreless second period, Blake Damerow gave Davenport some breathing room when he netted a goal just over six minutes into the third period. Late in the period, Jonathon Frank scored to seal the win for Davenport.

Davenport seemed to correct their flaws from the first two games. Davenport had been outscored 5-0 in the second period but held Minot State without a goal. Davenport also killed all the penalties they faced after allowing six power play goals in the previous two games.

Phil Graveline got the start for Davenport and after giving up four goals to Oklahoma in the season opener was able rebound to shut down the Minot State offensive attack. The Panthers outshot Minot State 25-19.

Davenport has next weekend off before traveling to Lynchburg, Va. to take on Liberty Unversity in a couple games on October 21st and 22nd. 

Post-Game Quotes - Head Coach Phil Sweeney

Thoughts on game - "The boys worked very hard today in all three zones. Minot is one of the better tteams in the country. The guys are buying into everything and it is starting to show. Graveline had two huge saves, and combined with how hard the guys skated, it was a great team win."

Overall impressions of the team this weekend - "It was a tough weekend as we played three good teams. The showcase is a great opportunity to play different teams from all around the country. The team has come a long way and I am very excited for the rest of the season. Personally I am very happy to get the first win out of the way. I couldn't imagine waiting two more weeks to get it. Great work by Billy, Joe and the boys!"

Post-Game Notes

This was the first meeting between Davenport and Minot State at the D1 level...Davenport had just four shutouts last season.

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