WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross capitalized in the end, scoring three goals in the final minute to secure a 4-1 victory over RMU in game one of their Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) series. The Colonials drop to 8-10-2 overall and 5-6-1 in conference play.
FIRST PERIOD
- The opening 20 minutes saw a defensive battle as neither team found the back of the net. RMU held the edge in shots, outshooting Holy Cross 11-7.
SECOND PERIOD
- Holy Cross broke the deadlock late in the second period, scoring with five minutes left to take a 1-0 lead.
- RMU nearly tied the game in the closing moments as Patrick Johnson's shot rang off the pipe.
THIRD PERIOD
- The Colonials found the equalizer with four minutes remaining in regulation. Defenseman Luke van Why fired a shot past the Crusaders' goaltender, assisted by Dominic Elliott and Trent Wilson.
- However, Holy Cross responded with an offensive surge in the final minute of the game. The Crusaders netted three goals in a 42-second span, including one on an empty net, to seal the 4-1 victory.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Holy Cross held a slight advantage in shots, 27-24, while RMU won 31 of 61 faceoffs.
- Trent Wilson led the team with five shots on goal, and Cameron Garvey dominated the faceoff circle with 12 wins.
- Defensively, the Colonials blocked 16 shots, with J.R. Ashmead recording a career-high five blocks.
- Goaltender Dylan Meilun made 23 saves in the contest.
UP NEXT
The Colonials will look to even the series in the finale against Holy Cross tomorrow. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:00 PM.
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