Janicke scores twice as Irish down Wildcats 5-2

By: Jane Bonham

Posted: Oct 17, 2021 4:09 PM EDT

MARQUETTE, Mich. -- Notre Dame started fast with a three-goal first period and went on to post a 5-2 win over Northern Michigan on Saturday night at Rick Comley Rink.

Max Ellis finished with a goal and two assists while Trevor Janicke had a pair of goals to lead the Fighting Irish offense.

In net, Matthew Galajda made 29 saves to earn his second win of the season as Notre Dame improved to 3-0-0 overall.

Charlie Glockner (19 saves) and Rico DiMatteo (10 saves) both played in net for Northern Michigan.

Notre Dame finished 0-for-3 on the power play, while the Wildcats were 0-for-6.

The Irish return to Compton Family Ice Arena for a two-game home series against RIT on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m.

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