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4
Robert Morris RMU 2-1-1, 0-1-1
4
Niagara NIA 2-2-2, 1-0-1
Robert Morris RMU
2-1-1, 0-1-1
4
Final
4
Niagara NIA
2-2-2, 1-0-1
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 OT 1 OT 2 F
Robert Morris RMU 1 1 2 0 0 4
Niagara NIA 2 2 0 0 0 4

Game Recap: Men's Hockey |

Colonials Earn Extra Point with Shootout Victory at Niagara

Craig produces first career two-goal game

NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The RMU men's hockey team skated to a 4-4 tie but secured an extra point in the standings as Walter Zacher scored in the shootout, lifting the Colonials to 2-1-1 overall and 0-1-1 in conference play.
 
FIRST PERIOD HIGHLIGHTS
  • After a scoreless opening 11 minutes, Niagara netted the game's first goal in their home opener, following up three minutes later to extend their lead to 2-0.
  • RMU cut the deficit with two minutes left in the period, as Mitch Deelstra buried a pass from Michael Craig for his second goal of the series.
  • Niagara successfully killed RMU's only power-play opportunity in the period.
 
SECOND PERIOD HIGHLIGHTS
  • Seven minutes into the second period, Niagara's Noah Carlin restored the two-goal lead.
  • RMU's captain Cameron Garvey answered quickly, capitalizing on a turnover in the neutral zone to score his first of the season.
  • Niagara reclaimed momentum just a minute later, scoring again to lead 4-2 going into the third.
  • The Colonials successfully killed off all three Niagara power-play opportunities during the middle frame.
 
THIRD PERIOD HIGHLIGHTS
  • RMU narrowed the gap just 26 seconds into the final period, with Michael Craig scoring through traffic, assisted by Gabriel Lunn and Walter Zacher.
  • Craig struck again late in the period to tie the game with under five minutes remaining, marking his first career two-goal game.
 
OVERTIME
  • The 3-on-3 overtime period ended scoreless, with Niagara registering three shots to RMU's two.
 
SHOOTOUT  
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
RMU outshot Niagara 37-34, while Niagara held a faceoff edge, winning 49 of 78. Freshman Trent Wilson led the Colonials with 11 faceoff wins. RMU went 0-for-1 on the power play but held Niagara scoreless on three opportunities. Craig and Klimpke led RMU with a +3 rating, and the team combined for 12 blocked shots. Kochendorfer made 30 saves, including a game-saving dive in overtime to force the shootout.
 
CAREER DAY FOR CRAIG
Sophomore captain Michael Craig recorded his first two-goal game, boosting his season total to three goals and three assists through four games, with a team-leading +7 rating. In 43 career games, he's produced three goals, 12 assists and 15 points.
 
UP NEXT
The Colonials will return home for a non-conference series against Lindenwood, November 1-2.
 
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