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Mike Reilly had quite the week, beginning with his selection to USA Hockey's preliminary roster for the 2013 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.

The 19-year-old defenseman has people around college hockey talking, stepping right into the action for the University of Minnesota as a freshman. He's played both defense and the wing for head coach Don Lucia's club, which has been been one of the best in college hockey so far this season.

Reilly has two goals and eight assists in 17 games for Minnesota while carrying a +5 rating. He scored his first collegiate goal on Nov. 23 against Vermont in a 5-1 win, but his latest tally is worthy of a video highlight.

Though it wasn't the most desirable of results for the Gophers on Saturday night -- Reilly's goal gave them a 4-1 lead that would evaporate into a 4-4 tie -- they took three of four points on the weekend to keep pace in the WCHA.

And before we get to the highlight, let's talk about ties. Why can't we have a final outcome? I saw a tie this weekend between Ohio State and Robert Morris at 84 Lumber Arena in Pittsburgh, and it's such an empty feeling leaving the rink (probably more empty than a loss). *end rant*

Maybe it's just me being too dramatic, which is quite possible. Anyway, enjoy the clip and if you loathe ties as much as I do, let me know in the comments section or send me a tweet @RobMixer.