Kennewick, Washington – Did you know the University of Washington has a hockey team? The Husky hockey team delivered a resounding 10-0 victory over Washington State University on Friday, showcasing their dominance on the ice at the Toyota Center.
Husky Hockey Dominates in Apple Puck Showdown
The University of Washington hockey team shut out Washington State, 10-0, in a highly anticipated matchup at the Toyota Center.
- The Huskies, currently third in their conference with a 15-7 record, proved too strong for the Cougars.
- Zach Reddy, the Husky goaltender, recorded his fourth shutout of the season.
- The Toyota Center, typically home to the Tri-City Americans, was packed with fans for the Apple Puck rivalry game.
- Benjamin Lampman led the Huskies with three points (two goals, one assist).
The game, held approximately three months after being scheduled, drew a surprisingly large crowd to the Toyota Center, a venue familiar to many local residents for graduations and concerts – including a memorable Peter Frampton performance a decade ago. While the arena is best known as the home ice for the WHL’s Tri-City Americans, Friday night belonged to college hockey and the intense rivalry between Washington and Washington State.
Despite an estimated 80-20 split favoring Cougar fans, the Huskies quickly seized control of the game. Cameron Britt opened the scoring early with a quick wrist shot, followed shortly by a goal from Dominic Wolfe, assisted by Benjamin Lampman. Captain Darren Morris extended the lead, completing a dominant first period for the Huskies.
What factors contributed to the Huskies’ decisive victory? The Huskies entered the game as the stronger team, boasting a 15-7 record and 43 conference points compared to the Cougars’ 12-12 record and 35 points. Their superior skating, aggressive defense, and consistent offensive pressure proved overwhelming. However, the outstanding performance of goaltender Zach Reddy, who shut down every Cougar opportunity, was equally crucial, securing his fourth shutout of the season.
The Huskies continued their offensive onslaught, leading 5-0 at the end of the second period and extending their advantage to 8-0 before the writer departed to avoid traffic. The final score stood at 10-0, a lopsided victory that even prompted the public address announcer to mistakenly play the Cougar fight song after the Huskies’ eighth goal. Benjamin Lampman finished with 3 points (2 goals, 1 assist), Dominic Wolfe had one goal, and Logan Maloney chipped in 2 of his own.
Both the Huskies and Cougars are scheduled to play again at the Toyota Center at 4:05 p.m., preceding the Tri-City Americans’ game at 6:05 p.m.
