Absolutely no surprise that Denver beat Northern Michigan 5-2. Going into the game NMU was the ninth most penalized team in D-1. That ranking will move up after tonight's parade to the penalty box. DU was down 2-0 after two periods, exploded for five third period goals including four PPGs. Bear in mind that Denver's top two scorers--Drew Shore and Jason Zucker are playing in the WJC--and the Pioneers still beat the Wildcats like a red-haired-stepchild on the power play. I suggest NMU either learn how to stay out of the penalty box or vastly improve its penalty killing. An ugly win for Denver, as its play through the first forty minutes was lackluster, but a win nevertheless. Here's hoping Denver acquits itself more appropriately tomorrow night. Adam Murray gave up two PPG goals in net for Denver, but played adaquately other than that. Sam Brittain will be back in net tomorrow.