{"id":146324,"date":"2024-03-22T23:31:50","date_gmt":"2024-03-23T04:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uscho.com\/?p=146324"},"modified":"2024-03-22T23:31:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T04:31:50","slug":"michigan-tech-edges-no-20-bemidji-state-to-capture-2024-ccha-mason-cup-title-auto-bid-to-upcoming-ncaa-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uscho.com\/2024\/03\/22\/michigan-tech-edges-no-20-bemidji-state-to-capture-2024-ccha-mason-cup-title-auto-bid-to-upcoming-ncaa-tournament\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan Tech edges No. 20 Bemidji State to capture 2024 CCHA Mason Cup title, auto-bid to upcoming NCAA tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Michigan Tech is the 2024 Mason Cup champion (photo: Michigan Tech Athletics).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

BEMIDJI, Minn. \u2013<\/strong> Before a sold-out crowd of 4,373 at the Sanford Center on the shores of Lake Bemidji, Michigan Tech defeated No. 20 Bemidji State 2-1 to win their first CCHA Mason Cup championship and qualify for the NCAA tournament.<\/p>\n

Dueling pep bands and a group of 100-plus Huskies fans, affectionately known as \u201cMisfits,\u201d made for a festive championship atmosphere. One could hear continuous chants of “Let\u2019s Go Huskies” and “Let\u2019s Go Beavers” throughout the game. The Tech fans never sat down and were rewarded with the victory.<\/p>\n

“I just wanted to mention, that our guys felt the energy, the show, the atmosphere that was Bemidji,\u201d said MTU coach Joe Shawhan. \u201cThe environment tonight was exceptional. It was fun.”<\/p>\n

“I want to make sure I thank our fans,\u201d added Bemidji State coach Tom Serratore. \u201cWhat a night it was. What a memory. This environment was so special. It was exciting to play in this game.”<\/p>\n

The Beavers fought hard in the third period, outshooting Tech 17-6, but Huskies goaltender Blake Pietila came up big allowing just one goal on 35 shots.<\/p>\n

“This was just a one-shot game. Our goaltending was phenomenal, as always,” remarked Shawhan.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s called desperation,\u201d noted Serratore. \u201cWe are down 2-1 and you got to find it. You just had to find our juice. You have to and we did. But Michigan Tech weathered a few storms and they managed the hockey game. It just wasn\u2019t meant to be.\u201d<\/p>\n

Coming into the game, both teams were on a hot streak. The Beavers were 9-0-1 in their last 10 while the Huskies were 7-2-1. As expected, the game was closely contested where both teams controlled play at various times.<\/p>\n

Michigan Tech took a 2-1 lead on a highlight-reel transition goal by Ryland Mosley at 9:20 of the second period. Mosley received a stretch pass from Matthew Campbell as he crossed into the attacking zone. Mosley put on the brakes and broke to the inside, pealing the defender and fired a backhand past Mattias Sholl.<\/p>\n

Mosley was named MVP of the game.<\/p>\n

“I just kinda through the puck on my backhand and luckily it went in,” commented Mosley.<\/p>\n

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Ryland Mosley gave us the lead in the second period with his 18th goal of the season! #mtuhky<\/a> #FollowTheHuskies<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/7NiXbOJP2S<\/a><\/p>\n

— Michigan Tech Hockey (@mtuhky) March 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n