Team update - Eastern Michigan B

The West Bloomfield weekend for the Eastern Michigan B squad was important as they shared the B bracket lead with U of M B. Eastern opened up with an impressive win over Michigan Tech 15-2; with goaltender Steve Ernestes facing very few shots. Their second game was much tougher and despite many chances, they fell 8-3 to Western Michigan University?s A team. The third game, against Northern Illinois, was a nail biter with the Eagles having a short bench. Captain Joe Majewski scored the go ahead goal in the waning minutes of the third period and Assistant Captain Josh Cooper scored the empty net goal to ice the win for the Eagles. Net minder Andy Bedard came in relief of Steve because of an injury he suffered earlier in the game. The final score was 9-7. Sunday was the big game against division rival Michigan B. Both squads played very hard, but the Eagles overcame several penalties to win 6-3 and take the B bracket lead from the Wolverines. This match up may have been a preview to who goes to the first ever nationals for B squads this year.