Dorth Dakota sophomore Brock Boeser recorded a goal and three assists, while freshman Tyson Jost was credited with his first career goal and assist, as the defending national champion Fighting Hawks defeated Canisius 6-0 from Ralph Engelstad Arena to begin the 2016-17 season.
North Dakota got on the board quickly, scoring 40 seconds into the contest, for an early 1-0 lead. The Fighting Hawks would add a second goal at 8:02, from sophomore Rhett Gardner. A third goal was overturned due to goaltender interference, keeping North Dakota’s lead at 2-0 to end the first period.
North Dakota would add four more goals in the second period to extend their lead to 6-0, with each goal being scored by a different Fighting Hawk.
Canisius stood its ground in the third period of action, holding North Dakota scoreless for a 6-0 final score. Sophomore Simon Hofley made seven saves in the period, 29 total.
Canisius will take on North Dakota once again Saturday evening, with an 8:07 p.m. ET start time.
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