Bulldogs win in overtime, take national title

READING, PA – Kyle Schmidt’s goal 3:22 into overtime propelled the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs to a 3-2 win over the Michigan Wolverines to propel them to their first ever national title in 67 years. It was the 15^th time UMD played into overtime this season. Michigan held a 1-0 lead heading into the second period thanks to Ben Winnett, but UMD took control of the second period scoring twice for a 2-1. Jeff Rohrkemper’s backhand goal tied the game at two with only 2:14 left in regulation sending the game into overtime. The led to Schmidt’s heroics when Brady Lamb went behind the Wolverine net and backhanded a pass to Schmidt who cut in front of the Michigan net and quickly put the puck past Wolverine goaltender Shawn Hunwick for the win and the national title.
Congratulations to the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs on their national title. You’ve waited long enough. Contact the author at brian.jennings@prohockeynews.com
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