Minnesota State clinches series against Ferris State to advance in Mason Cup Playoffs

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota State men’s hockey team battled Ferris State in game three of the Mason Cup Quarterfinals on Sunday.

1:30 into the second period, Luigi Benincasa buries a goal to put the Mavericks up 1-0. Tristian Lemyre with the assist on the goal.

Later in the period, MSU Captain Mason Wheeler scores his first of the season to give the Mavericks a 2-0 lead over the Bulldogs heading into the 3rd period. Campbell Cichosz and Ean Somoza are credited with assists.

Mavericks win 2-0 advancing to the next round of the Mason Cup.

Senior goaltender Alex Tracy stops all 17 shots for his 13th career shutout as a Maverick.

The Mavericks will be back on the ice next Saturday hosting Michigan Tech for the next round of the Mason Cup Playoffs.

Puck drop is set for 7:07 PM.

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