GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The RMU men's hockey team pushed No. 12 North Dakota to the limit but fell short in a 4-3 overtime loss on Friday night. With the result, the Colonials drop to 4-4-2 overall.
FIRST PERIOD
- North Dakota struck quickly, scoring two goals in the opening 83 seconds.
- RMU responded with nine shots on goal but couldn't convert. Both teams were 0-for-1 on the power play.
SECOND PERIOD
- The Colonials settled into the game, outshooting the Fighting Hawks 12-8 in the frame.
- RMU generated one power play opportunity but managed just one shot on goal.
THIRD PERIOD
- The Colonials came out firing in the final period, tying the game with two quick goals in the first five minutes.
- Dominic Elliott put RMU on the board with a power play goal, sniping a shot from the point.
- Moments later, Elliott set up Mitch Deelstra, who buried a wrist shot on a 3-on-2 rush to even the score at 2-2.
- North Dakota reclaimed the lead with a power play goal but faced relentless pressure late in the period.
- With the goalie pulled, Tanner Klimpke netted the dramatic equalizer with five seconds remaining, assisted by Walter Zacher and Trent Wilson.
OVERTIME
- North Dakota controlled the early stages of the 3-on-3 period, outshooting RMU 5-2.
- A late RMU penalty proved costly as the Fighting Hawks capitalized on the ensuing power play, scoring off a faceoff to secure the win.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
MULTIPOINT EFFORT
Freshman defenseman
Dominic Elliott recorded his third multi-point game of the season, tallying a goal and an assist. Through 10 games, the Allendale, Mich., native has totaled two goals, five assists, and seven points.
UP NEXT
The Colonials will look to even the series on Saturday night when they face North Dakota in the finale. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET.
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