Paul ERIE, Pa. - Men's Hockey faced the Bentley University Falcons this evening, Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.

The team dominated, earning three AHA points and the win, 4-3.

How it Happened

First Period

The Falcons capitalized on the first goal of the game at 7:13. 

Kyler Head had other plans and swiftly dumped the puck in at 11:58. Eric Esposito earned his eighth assist of the season while Steven Agriogianis earned his 12th. The game was now tied, 1-1.

Almost seconds later, Tommy Bannister netted his first goal of his collegiate career at 12:40. Jonathan Bendorf grabbed the apple.

Second Period

Mid-way through the period, the Falcons netted a goal, but was quickly reversed due to interference. The Lakers still had the lead, 2-1.

Bannister bounced the puck off the boards and allowed Bendorf to score the Lakers' third goal of the night. Time on the clock was 8:06.

Bentley put two more on the board at 14:11 and 17:11, the score was now 3-3.

A tripping call with 12 seconds remaining in the period allowed Paul Maust to score a short-handed penalty shot and bring the score to 4-3.

Third Period

Tyler Harmon made a Sports Center-worthy save with 00:04 seconds left on the clock. The Lakers had four players against Bentley's six.

Highlights

Paul Maust skated in his 100th tilt as a Laker and registered the game-winner.

Tyler Harmon faced 39 shots on net. 

Tommy Bannister scored his first career goal.

Scoring Summary

Playoff Picture

The Lakers now have 28 points and sit fourth in the AHA rankings. 

The top eight teams make it to the playoffs, with the four highest seeds hosting all three rounds. The quarter and semi-final rounds are best of three with the championship being a single game. 

Next Game

The Lakers will stay at home to wrap up the series tomorrow, Jan. 28, 2023, at 5:05 p.m.