DE PERE, Wis. – The No. 14-ranked Green Knights of St. Norbert defended home ice on Friday night with a 7-1 victory.
The Falcons struck first with a goal from junior Jay Powell (Nashville, Tenn.) off an assist from freshman Colton Schell (Lampman, Sask.).
The Green Knights responded with the next seven goals.
St. Norbert secured a 41-22 advantage in shots on Friday.
Senior Bo Didur (West Vancouver, B.C.) led the flock with 28 saves in net.
The Falcons look to level the series on Saturday afternoon.