The Dordt hockey team turned in a shuout performance, beating Wisconsin 7-0 after building a 4-0 lead through two periods. Dordt has won 12 in a row and is 12-1 overall.
The Defenders opened the scoring in the first period when Mason Spejcher found the back of the net, with assists credited to Mason Carrels and Levi Loken. Dordt carried the 1-0 advantage into the first intermission.
Dordt added three goals in the second period to take control of the game. Andrew Benson scored off assists from Carrels and Riley Williams, and Spejcher added his second goal of the night. Reuben Horneman followed with a goal assisted by Zach Monson and Tegan Doelman to give the Defenders a 4-0 lead heading into the third period.
The Defenders continued to build on their advantage in the final period. Williams scored with an assist from Benson, Spejcher completed his hat trick, and Carrels capped the scoring with a goal assisted by Spejcher.
Riley Burnett turned aside all 27 shots he faced to record the shutout as Dordt finished with a 7-0 victory.
The two teams will play again on Saturday afternoon.
Dordt scoring
Goaltending: Riley Burnett, 27 saves, shutout
