Northern Michigan and Stonehill split their two-game series at the Berry Events Center. The Wildcats won 5-1 on Friday, and the Skyhawks took Saturday’s game 2-1 in overtime. Northern is 2-4-0 heading into a bye week, and Stonehill is 3-1-0.

Standouts

Freshman defenseman Darik Olson scored twice Friday, including a power-play goal. Owen Pitters had a goal and two assists Friday, his first college goal among them, and assisted on Saturday’s only Northern goal. Nik Gudmundson recorded his first college point Friday and his first college goal Saturday. Michael Burchill had a point in both games. Oliver Auyeung-Ashton started both nights and made 52 saves on 55 shots.

What changed

Friday’s three-goal second period, built on quick transition chances, did not carry over. Saturday turned into a goaltending duel after the first period, with Stonehill’s Mason Vaccari holding off a 10-shot Northern push in the third before Anthony Galante ended it 3:07 into overtime. Northern’s power play, 1-for-3 Friday, went 0-for-2 Saturday.

What’s next

The Wildcats return Oct. 30-31 at Augustana.

Game recaps: Northern Michigan vs. Stonehill (Oct. 16) and Northern Michigan vs. Stonehill (Oct. 17).

Sources

• NMU Athletics: Skyhawks survive third-period push, Wildcats fall in overtime
• NMU Athletics: Quick-strike offense guides Wildcats to 5-1 win
• NMU Athletics: Stonehill at Northern Michigan box score, Oct. 17, 2026