Nick Schilkey’s goal leads Ohio State to B1G Tourney opening win

Nick Schilkey at the Big Ten Tournament in Detroit. (Photo by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)
Nick Schilkey at the Big Ten Tournament in Detroit. (Photo by Andrew Knapik/MiHockey)

 

Marysville native Nick Schilkey scored at the 8:01 mark of the first period to give his Ohio State Buckeyes an early lead in their Big Ten Tournament-opening contest with Penn State. Schilkey’s early strike propelled the Buckeyes to a 3-1 win and a semifinal showdown with Minnesota Friday afternoon.

What Schilkey had to say after the contest: