Men's Division 1 National Champions - Lindenwood University
2009-03-18
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Lindenwood University defeated the University of Illinois 4-1 to win the 2009 ACHA Men's Division 1 National Championship.
First Period
Lindenwood killed two power plays by Illinois. Lindenwood outshoots Illinois 12 -3 in the first period. Mike Burda makes plenty of big saves, several with his facemask.
#22 Johnny Liang of Illinois had the best chance of the period, going in alone on #30 Robi Cavallari. He dekes to his right, and has an empty net, but the puck slides off his stick. Seconds later, #23 Brad Hoelzer [ILL] rings one off the crossbar.
Second Period
#9 Carson Hamill scored 2 even-strength goals, and #26 Tim Gardner got the other to put Lindenwood up 3-1 after two periods.
#19 Jordan Pringle tied the game at 1-1 with a power-play goal.
Lindenwood outshot Illinois 12-5 in the 2nd period, 24-8 for the game so far.
Third Period
| 2008-2009 |
| Tournament Most Valuable Player |
| Forward |
#10 |
Adam Krefski |
Lindenwood |
| 1st Team |
| Goalie |
#1 |
Mike Burda |
Illinois |
| Defense |
#12 |
Colin Long |
Lindenwood |
| Defense |
#77 |
Justin McLaughlin |
Lindenwood |
| Forward |
#7 |
Henri St. Arnault |
Lindenwood |
| Forward |
#82 |
Chad Boeckman |
Lindenwood |
| Forward |
#19 |
Jordan Pringle |
Illinois |
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| 2nd Team |
| Goalie |
#1 |
Corey Hackney |
West Chester |
| Defense |
#2 |
Gabe Heller |
Illinois |
| Defense |
#13 |
Stephen Thurston |
Penn State |
| Forward |
#22 |
Johnny Liang |
Illinois |
| Forward |
#16 |
Frank Berry |
Penn State |
| Forward |
#20 |
Cory Spradling |
Lindenwood |
Illinois and Lindenwood have played 5 times this season, with Lindenwood winning the last 4 contests.
Illinois won last year's title game 4-2 over Lindenwood.
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