ERIE, Pa. - The Men's Hockey team faced the Niagara University Purple Eagles tonight, Feb. 24, 2023. 

The Lakers had an OT thriller and claimed the win, 3-2.

How it Happened

First Period

The first remained scoreless. Tyler Harmon faced 14 shots on goal while the Lakers placed 16 in the crease. 

Second Period

The Purple Eagles were the first to capitalize on a goal. The time on the ice was 2:03

Keanan Stewart placed himself right in front of the net and was handed the puck from Carson Briere and Ryan Coughlin to even the game up. This assist also happened to be Coughlin's first Collegiate point at 16:18.

Third Period

With 5:39 on the clock, Garrett Dahm lined up to take the faceoff, won the draw, and passed the puck to Eric Esposito. He then dumped the puck to the back of the net to take the lead at 5:43.

The Purple Eagles retaliated at 8:44 to bring the game square at two.

Overtime

With :43 seconds off the clock Gueorgi Feduolov dumped the puck right through the goalie's legs to win the game. Garrett Dahm clinched the assist.

Highlights

Feduolov claimed the OT game-winner.

Dahm had a faceoff percentage of 73.07%.

Harmon faced 33 shots on goal.

Paul Maust had three blocks.

Thank you Seniors

Tonight the Men's Hockey team also celebrated the graduating Seniors before the game. Those student-athletes are:

Brendon Michaelian

Eric Esposito

Paul Maust

Gueorgui Feduolov

Dalton Hunter

Jonathan Bendorf

Carver Watson

Adrien Bisson

Owen Norton

Cade Townend

Rylee St. Onge

Joseph Maziarz

Maziarz also was the recipient of the prestigious Bill Smith award. This award goes out to the Laker that shows hard work not only on the ice but in the community and classroom.

Scoring Summary

Playoff Picture

With this OT win, the Lakers have claimed two points in the AHA and have 33 points. A win tomorrow will bring the team past Niagara and into seventh.

Next Game

The Lakers will hit I-90 for the second half of the series. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. in Niagara.