ANN ARBOR – Michigan’s hockey team knocked off the defending national champions on Thursday to remain undefeated.

Freshman goalie Jack Ivankovic made 32 saves to backstop the third-ranked Wolverines to a 4-0 victory over No. 2 Western Michigan at Yost Ice Arena.

In a heavyweight early-season title between two top-five teams, Michigan (7-0) started fast, scoring on its first shot 1:50 into the game. In one slick motion, Jayden Perron kicked Nick Moldenhauer’s pass from his skate to his stick and fired a quick shot underneath the crossbar for his fourth goal of the season.

The former Central Collegiate Hockey Association rivals frequented the penalty box all night, and the special teams advantage went to Michigan. Its top-ranked power play nationally capitalized twice, while the Broncos (

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