The Aurora University men's hockey team scored three straight goals in the first and second periods but would go on to tie Concordia University Wisconsin 3-3 on Saturday night in Wisconsin.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE:Â Aurora University 3, Concordia University Wisconsin 3 - overtime
LOCATION: Mequon, Wisconsin
RECORDS:Â Aurora University 7-1-1 overall and 4-1-1Â NCHA; Concordia University Wisconsin 3-2-1 overall and 2-1-1Â NCHA
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartans found themselves trailing for the first time on the weekend when CUW scored with 4:52 left in the first period.
- AU answered with a power play goal from
Riley Doyon with just eight seconds left in the opening period.
- 43 seconds into the second period the Spartans lit the lamp again. Doyon assisted on the
Connor Chilton goal.
- A short time later and on the power play once again the Spartans added to their lead. Chilton scored his second goal of the period with Doyon getting a point again and
Adam Keyes also adding a helper.
- Later in the second the Spartans successfully killed off a 5v3 that included a 5 minute penalty kill.
- CUW would score just before the second period ended.
- Heading to the third period, AU led 3-2.
- CUW tied the game 4:37 into the third period.
- The teams played out the third period and five minute overtime but remained tied.
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Points: Riley Doyon (3) and
Connor Chilton (2)
Goals: Connor Chilton (2)
Assists: Riley Doyon (2)
Saves: Josh Boyko (28)
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UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's hockey team comes on Saturday, November 30 when they host Adrian College. Puck drop is set for 6:00 pm at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva, Illinois.