Guité scores game winner and Simpson posts second straight shutout
DURHAM, N.H. – Freshman Émile Guité (Chambly, Quebec) scored the game winner in the third period and Senior Michael Simpson (London, Ontario) recorded his second straight shutout as the University of New Hampshire men's hockey team defeated No. 2 Michigan State, 1-0, at the Whittemore Center at Key Auto Group Complex on Friday night in non-conference action in the home opener for the Wildcats.
The Wildcats advance to 3-1-1 overall, while the Spartans fall to 3-1-0 overall.
Simpson made 14 saves, while Guité posted his second career game winner.
Senior assistant captain Nick Ring (Hingham, Mass.) extended his point streak to five straight games with an assist. He has three goals and four assists for seven points this season.
The Wildcats are now 9-8-0 against the Spartans all-time, including a 4-3 win last year when MSU was also ranked No. 2.
Émile Guité scoring the game-winning goal (Photo by Stu Horne)
UP NEXT:
The Wildcats will conclude the series versus MSU on Saturday, Oct. 24 presented by Mass General Brigham as pink pom-poms will be given out before the game. Saturday will also be Fall Fest presented by Fidium Fiber which will take place before the game starting at 4 p.m. and will feature food trucks, games and entertainment throughout the afternoon including the opportunity for fans to join the Beast of the East Pep Band in welcoming the Wildcats as they make their way into the Whittemore Center before taking the ice.
The UNH Basic Needs Program will be holding its annual Winter Clothing Drive as the organization will be collecting new or gently used coats, sweaters, gloves and other winter clothing.
Tickets can be purchased at UNHWildcats.com/BuyTickets or by calling the ticket office at (603) 862-4000. Don't miss the most exciting family entertainment in New Hampshire.
Score: New Hampshire 1, #2 Michigan State 0 Records: UNH (3-1-1, 0-0-1 Hockey East); MSU (3-1-0, 0-0-0 B1G) Location: Durham, N.H. (Whittemore Center at Key Auto Group Complex) Date: Oct. 23, 2026 Attendance: 5,784
After two scoreless periods, UNH scored the lone goal of the game nine minutes into the third period on the power play. Ring sent a pass backwards for Guité who fired a shot from the top of the left face-off circle into the net. Junior Ryan Johnson (Calgary, Alberta) posted an assist.
The Wildcats clinched the win when Simpson made an incredible glove save with 2:04 left in the third period.
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The Wildcats went 1-3 on the man-advantage, while the Spartans went 0-1.
Simpson made 14 saves, while Joshua Ravensbergen recorded 33 for the Spartans.
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