Written by Tyler Kuehl
 
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – After a convincing sweep against Kent State, the D1 hockey sweep took on the Western Michigan Stallions for the fourth and final time this season on Tuesday night. DU scored 20 goals over the two games against the Golden Flash, while the Stallions were looking to bounce back after a split with Waldorf.
 
Another game, another close contest between the two GLCHL foes. Neither team found the back of the net for almost 30 minutes before the Panthers scored two quick goals halfway through the second period. They were able to coast the rest of the way thanks to the play of the freshman netminder Alexander Rogers.
 
QUICK STATS
 
Final Score: Davenport 3 – Western Michigan 0
Shots: DU 38 | WMU 29
Power Play: DU (1/5) | WMU (0/5)
Records: #10 DU (16-6, 7-1) | WMU (10-13-1, 4-4)
 
TIGHT BATTLE
 
The game was scoreless through the first 20 minutes, as both Alexander Rogers and Western's Alex Hufford were excellent in net, each making over 10 saves in the period.
 
The scoring finally started in the second period, as Nathan Nickelson drew a penalty. The play continued on, and Colin Van Kommer took a shot that was deflected over to Austin Thompson, who then banged in his 10^th of the season to break the tie.
 
On the ensuing power play, Pat Modaff made a great move at the line deking-out a Western player, and scoring his third goal of the season to give Davenport the 2-0 lead.

Modaff explained how he was surprised to be even on the ice with the PP.
   
The Panthers came out flying in the third period, looking for some insurance. They received in the first 90 seconds as Luke Cowan scored his seventh goal since re-joining the lineup this semester to put Panthers up by three.
 
The Stallions pressed to get on the board with a couple of power play chances, but Rogers shut the door en route to a 29-save performance, and his first shutout of his collegiate career.

Head Coach Phil Sweeney talked to the media after the win.
   
WHO'S NEXT?
 
The Panthers now prepare for a tough road matchup this coming Friday. Their opponents are going to be a familiar foe, the Wolverines from Michigan-Dearborn. The Wolverines are currently 17-5-1-1 this season, and ranked no. 6 in the country.
 
The two teams will meet for the 32^nd time this weekend, with the Panthers holding a 20-9-2 record all-time against the Wolverines. Puck drop of the UM-Dearborn is set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday.