GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – In their last game before the conference tournament Davenport skated past Western Michigan University 4-1. The Panthers used a strong third period in which they scored three goals to secure the victory. Bo Jacobs led the Panthers in scoring with a goal and two assists.

The Panthers came out sluggish in a physical first period. Davenport was given three power play opportunities in the opening period, but failed to capitalize on any of them. However, the defense held strong in front of goalie Phil Graveline and went into intermission with a scoreless tie.

In the second period the Panthers continued to get power play opportunities and finally capitalized. Dustin Wischmeyer opened up the scoring on a power play goal that was setup by Stephen Flood and Bo Jacobs. Western Michigan tied the game later in the period as they managed to squeak a loose puck across the goal line.
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n the third period the Panthers found their rhythm and outscored Western Michigan 3-0. The first goal came only 0:27 into the period. Western Michigan goalie Aaron Shellberg was able to make two consecutive saves on shots by Ben Dykstra and Jeff Slusser, then Mason Bolinger knocked in the second rebound. 

About a minute later Bo Jacobs extended the Panthers lead to 3-1 after blasting a slap shot from between the circles for a shorthanded goal.
 
With 10:42 remaining Davenport took advantage of another power play opportunity and added a final goal for assurance. Phil Wendecker received a pass from Bo Jacobs at the point and riffled a shot that deflected off the goalies glove and into the net.

Davenport will be back in action on February 18 as they compete in the GLCHL Tournament. The Game will be played in Adrian, Michigan and the opponent is yet to be determined.

Post-Game Quotes Phil Sweeny

On play of team “We came out sluggish in the first period but came back with a strong third period and did what we had to do to lock up our bid to Nationals.”

Post Game-Notes
The home win gave Davenport a .500 win percentage at home this season (9-9)…Davenport is now 12-3 all-time against Western Michigan…A win by Adrian tomorrow would give Davenport a share of the GLCHL crown.