Box Score MIDLAND, Mich.- Davenports hopes of repeating as MCHC Blue Tournament champions was put to a stop as they fell to Saginaw Valley State 4-0. Davenport will play in the consolation game Saturday against Northwood.

Saginaw Valley controlled most of the play in the first period as Davenport struggled with turnovers. The Cardinals received two goals in the opening period from forward Jon Tibaudo. The first came off a rebound with 12:48 left in the period. Tibaudo connected again less than two minutes later as he crashed the net on a 2-1.

Both teams came out in the second period and played physical. Davenport's chances at starting a comeback were limited as the team had to kill six penalties in the period. Saginaw extended their lead just after Davenports fifth penalty expired. Ben Welch cycled the puck and riffled a shot in off the crossbar. The score remained 3-0 heading into the third period.

In the third period the Panthers offensive struggles continued. Saginaw Valley netted their fourth goal of the game 1:00 into the period on a breakaway goal from Adam Leibinger. Neither team found the back of the net for the remainder of the game. John Cruse finished the game with 37 saves for Davenport.

Davenport will play again Saturday in the consolation game against Northwood University. The game will be played in Midland, MI at 5:30 PM.

Post-Game Notes
The all-time series between Davenport and Saginaw Valley is now tied 6-6…This is the second time Davenport has been shutout this season… Davenport was out-shot 41 to 29.