ACHA Representing USA!

#12 Nick Taurence plays hockey for EMU, and is also representing Team USA in the Winter World University Games! 

     The ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) hockey program has been chosen to represent Team USA in this years Winter World University Games.  The games are taking place in Trentino, Italy, and several local area players have earned a spot on the roster.  Nick Taurence (pictured above) plays college hockey at Eastern Michigan University, and is playing on Team USA with Billy Balent from Oakland University, Phil Wendecker (pictured below) from Davenport University, and the Adrian College trio of Ryan Bachman, Bobby Bodette (pictured below), and Andre Rakas.  Dan Phelps from Livonia, is an Assistant Coach on the team, and Brian Moran from West Bloomfield, is the teams Video Coordinator.
     Team USA opened up the 2013 Winter World University Games with a 2-0 victory over Sweden on December 10th.  On December 13th, Team USA improved their record to 2-0 with a 3-2 overtime win over Latvia.  Team USA lost to Italy 5-1 on December 15th, but eliminated the Italian team 5-0 in the quarterfinals on December 18th.  Kazakhstan defeated Team USA 5-1 in the semifinals yesterday, and earlier this morning, Team USA lost to Russia 6-2 in the Bronze Medal Game.  Canada defeated Kazakhstan 6-2 in the gold medal game.
     Click on the links below for more information about the Winter World University games, or ACHA hockey.  There are also links to the four local area schools representing Team USA.  A tape delayed broadcast of the semifinal game can be seen today on the CBS Sports Network at 2:00 p.m.  The bronze medal game can be seen on the CBS Sports Network today at 4:30 p.m., and again on Monday at 12:00 a.m.  Check out the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material to see exclusive photos from several ACHA hockey games!

#28 Bobby Bodette plays for Adrian College, and is representing Team USA in this years World University games!

#28 Bobby Bodette (with the puck) played for Team USA with Adrian teammates Ryan Bachman, and Andre Rakas!

#24 Phil Wendecker plays for Davenport University, and also represented Team USA in the World University Games!

For more information about the World University games click on  http://www.wugusa.com



For information about the ACHA click on  http://achahockey.org



For information about Adrian College athletics click on  http://www.adrianbulldogs.com



For information about Davenport University athletics click on  http://www.dupanthers.com



For information about Eastern Michigan University hockey click on  easternmichiganhockey.com



For more information about Oakland University hockey click on  http://zonethemes6.com/oaklandhockey



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Davenport 5 - EMU 1

Davenport University (in red, and black), defeated Eastern Michigan University (in green, and white) 5-1 on Saturday night!

     The Davenport University Panthers came into the Taylor Sportsplex on Saturday night, and defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles 5-1.  Davenport trailed 1-0 early in the first period, but scored two goals late in the period, and never looked back.  #12 Matt Ogden scored two of the Davenport's five goals, while #34 Andrew Frank, and #24 Phil Wendecker each added a goal for the Panthers.  Davenport came into Saturday nights game ranked #18th in the country in Division 1 of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association).  The Panthers outshot the Eagles 49-36 , and goaltender #29 Matt Klaudis made 35 saves for Davenport.  The Panthers also defeated the Eagles 7-2 on Friday night at the Patterson Ice Center in Grand Rapids.
     Both schools compete in Division 1 of the ACHA, and are GLCHL (Great Lakes Collegiate Hockey League) division rivals.  Davenport University increased their overall record to 10-6-0-1, while Eastern Michigan University fell to 8-13-0-1 overall.  Davenport is on the road this Tuesday to take on the Adrian Bulldogs (7:00 p.m.), while Eastern Michigan will battle Saginaw Valley State (12:00 p.m.) this Friday at the University of Michigan Dearborn Holiday Classic.
     Click on the links below for more information about the Eastern Michigan University hockey program, Davenport University hockey, the ACHA, the GLCHL, or the Taylor Sportsplex.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com   Click on past months to view all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Be sure to check out exclusive photos from last Saturday nights game only on the Mitten State Sports Report.

#12 Matt Ogden scored twice for the Panthers on Saturday night!

Davenport outshot Eastern Michigan 49-36.  Davenport picked up the 5-1 road victory. 

For more information about EMU hockey click on  easternmichiganhockey.com



For more info about Davenport University hockey click on  http://www.dupanthers.com



For ACHA stats, and standings click on  http://achahockey.org



For GLCHL stats, and standings click on  http://glchl.goalline.ca



For info about the Taylor Sportsplex click on  http://www.taylorsportsplex.com



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