For the home Mavericks of Minnesota State:
Chase Grant - Matt Leitner - Bryce Gervais
Dylan Margonari - Teddy Blueger(PIT) - Johnny McInnis
Brett Knowles - Jean-Paul LaFontaine - Mat Knoll
Zach Stepan(NSH) - Jordan Nelson -Max Gaede(SJS)
Brett Stern - Josh Nelson
Zach Palmquist- Casey Nelson
Carter Foguth - Jon Jutzi
Stephon Williams(NYI) - Cole Huggins - Evan Karambelas
Dylan Margonari, Chase Grant, and Jon Jutzi all reportedly missed some practice time this week with various bumps and bruises, but all three were cleared to play tonight. Mike Huntebrinker is a surprise scratch at forward. Defenseman Mat Knoll takes his spot in the line-up.
For the visiting Huskies of UConn:
Brett Skibba - Jordan Sims - Joey Ferriss
Cody Sharib - Shawn Pauly - Trevor Gerling
Ryan Tyson - Sean Gaffney - Tyler Bouchard
Brent Norris - Brad Smith - Joe Birmingham
Kyle Huson - Tyler Cooke
Ryan Segalla(PIT) - Jacob Poe
Chris Bond - Kevin Tuohy
Matt Grogan - Robby Nichols - Tom Communale
Brant Harris, UConn's leading goal scorer last year, is out of the line-up with a sprained MCL. He is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. Senior forward Billy Latta and sophomore Patrick Kirtland are out due to team-imposed suspension.
Ryan Segalla(PIT 119th overall, 2013) is the first ever NHL Draft pick to skate for UConn.