The Aurora University men's hockey team remained unbeaten with a 3-2 overtime victory against Finlandia University.
Liam Stirtzinger scored the game winning goal.
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THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 3, Finlandia University 2 (OT)
LOCATION: Hancock, Michigan
RECORDS:Â Aurora University 4-0 overall and 2-0 NCHA; Finlandia University 0-4 overall and 0-2Â NCHA
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Finlandia opened the scoring with a goal at 15:59 in the first period.Â
-Connor Hannon tallied a shorthanded goal to give Finlandia a 2-0 lead early in the second period.Â
- Riley Doyan got the Spartans on the board with a power play goal at 7:21 in the second period.Â
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Jason Recchia knotted the game at two with a goal early in the third period
-Â The score would remain 2-2 at the end of regulation
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Liam Stirtzinger clinched the victory for the Spartans with a goal 57 seconds into the overtime period.Â
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SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Points: Riley Doyon (2)
Goals:Â Â Riley Doyan (1)
Jason Recchia (1)
Liam Stirtzinger (1)
Assists:Â Riley Doyan (1) ,
Connor Chilton (1), and
Shawn O'Malley (1)
Saves: Josh Boyko (23)
Face offs: Connor Chilton (14-of-25)
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UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's hockey team comes on Friday, November 15 when they host Lawrence University. Puck drop is set for 7:00 pm at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva, Illinois.