Box Score GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Davenport continued its strong play against Kent State with a 8-1 win over the Golden Flashes on Saturday night. Robert Kleiman tallied three goals and two assists to lead the Panthers. Michael Bishop added a pair of goals and two assists for Davenport. The Panthers continue their homestand next weekend when they host Eastern Michigan for two games.
 
It didn't take the Panthers much time to pick up from where they left off last night with Alex Ostrowski netting an unassisted goal 2:34 into the first period. After several minutes of scoreless play, Michael Bishop banked in a shot off a Kent State players skate to put Davenport up 2-0. Thirty-four seconds later, Robert Kleiman scored as he was able to get behind the Kent State defense before finishing off a long pass from Phil Wendecker into the top right corner of the net.
 
Kent State got their first good chance to get on the board with 2:35 left in the period when their skater found himself on the breakaway but Matt Kaludis came up with a blocker save to keep the Golden Flashes scoreless. Just before the first intermission, Michael Bishop scored his second of the game to put the Panthers up 4-0.
 
After 16 minutes of scoreless play to start the second period, Kent State score to cut their deficit to three. But Davenport responded with a Luke McCarty goal 1:25 later. John Brooks added a goal for Davenport with 40 seconds to play in the period to give the Panthers a 6-1 lead.
 
Davenport stuck quick in the third with Dan Zawacki scoring his third goal of the weekend just 22 seconds into the period. Robert Kleiman completed his hat trick with 14:53 left in the third.
 
Matt Kaludis picked up the win in net for the Panthers holding Kent State to just the one goal. Robert Kleiman led the way for the Panthers with three goals and two assists on the night. Michael Biship finished with two goals and two assists while Ostrowski, McCarthy, and Brooks each tallied one goal. McCarthy also recorded three assists to go with his one goal.
 
Post-Game Quotes – Head Coach Phil Sweeney
 
Thoughts on game – “I am very happy with the weekend.  We played tight defensively and we did a great job putting the puck in the net.  Kent State has struggled with injuries and we took advantage.  We had a lot of different guys produce all weekend and our guys have made it difficult for me to set a line up.  This time of year the staff is looking to finalize lines and get ourselves ready for nationals.  I like the offense, but really enjoy watching the guys play solid defensively.  That is how we have won before, with great goaltending and defense.”
 
Post-Game Notes
 
Davenport completed the season sweep of Kent State with the win…Davenport outscored Kent State 20-2 this weekend and 30-4 on the season…The Panthers improve to 22-10 on the season and will host Eastern Michigan for two games next weekend.