UW-Stevens Point 4, UW-Stout 0
STEVENS POINT (February 13, 2010) - UW-Stevens Point scored a goal in each of the first two periods, then doubled that with two third period goals to hand UW-Stout a 4-0 defeat in the regular season finale Saturday at Willett Arena.
Stout (9-12-4, 8-8-4) outshot the Pointers (11-13-1, 6-12-0) on the night, 36-21. Stevens Point's first three goals were even strengthed, the fourth was a short handed goal.
The Pointers scored at 10:52 of the first period by Kyle Greco. Jon Madden got the second goal at 6:47 of the second period. Johnny Meo scored at 8:54 of the third. Luke Nesper scored shorthanded at 15:34.
Over the last 12 games with the Pointers, Stout held an 11-0-1 advantage in the series.
The Blue Devils earned the fourth seed in the NCHA, Stevens Point the fifth seed and the Pointers will come to Menomonie for the two-game quarterfinal NCHA Peters Cup tournament. The teams will meet Friday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and again Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. If needed, a mini-game will follow.