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BUFFALO, Minn. – Wisconsin-Eau Claire exploded for three goals in the second period en route to a 4-1 win over Saint John's on Saturday, Jan. 7, in Buffalo.

The teams tallied 11 shots each in a scoreless first period before the Blugolds (10-6, 4-6 NCHA) erupted for a 21-8 shot advantage.

Tyler Jundt put UWEC on the board with a power-play goal 7:25 into the second period.

Freshman Josh Gaughan (Buffalo, Minn.) tied the game in front of the hometown crowd 1:30 later. The goal, which was Gaughan's third of the season, was assisted by freshman John Haeg (Lakeville, Minn.) and junior Trent Johnson (Duluth, Minn.).

The momentum shift was short-lived, however, as Devin Mantha gave the lead back to the Blugolds with a breakaway goal 17 seconds later. David Donnellan increased the lead to 3-1 at the 12:10 mark of the second before Ross Andersen ended the scoring with his seventh goal of the season 11:04 into the third.

Senior Tony Civello (Shoreview, Minn.) made a season-high 41 saves in the loss.

The Johnnies return to conference action with Faith & Family Night this Friday, Jan. 13, against Gustavus Adolphus. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the National Hockey Center in St. Cloud. Rob Globke, a former NHL player for the Florida Panthers, is scheduled to be the special guest. He will speak between the second and third periods and will be available for photos and autographs following the game. Admission is $7. Children, ages 7-17, will be admitted free with a non-perishable food item. All proceeds go to Catholic Charities.