Box Score

Robert Morris RMU 10-20-5

Air Force AF 15-19-3

Robert Morris RMU

10-20-5

Final

Mar. 01, 2025

Air Force AF

15-19-3

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	3	OT 1	OT 2	F
Robert Morris RMU	2	0	1	0	0	3
Air Force AF	1	1	1	0	1	4

Game Recap: Men's Hockey | 3/1/2025 11:47:00 PM

RMU Men’s Hockey Season Ends in Double Overtime at Air Force

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The RMU men's hockey team battled for over 90 minutes in a thrilling double-overtime contest, but Air Force's Anthony Yu netted the game-winning goal to send the Falcons to the AHA Quarterfinals. The Colonials conclude the 2024-25 season with a 10-20-5 record.

FIRST PERIOD
RMU came out flying, firing 13 shot attempts in the opening six minutes. The pressure paid off when Tanner Klimpke buried a rebound in front for his first goal of the night, set up by Luke van Why and Cameron Garvey.

Air Force responded quickly, shifting the momentum with 11 shot attempts over the next five minutes before tying the game at 1-1.

However, the Colonials answered on the power play just 13 seconds into their first man-advantage. Michael Felsing capitalized, scoring his third goal in as many games against Air Force, assisted by Michael Craig and Klimpke.

SECOND PERIOD
The Falcons dictated play in the middle frame, controlling the offensive zone and outshooting RMU 12-8. They drew even six minutes in as Clayton Cosentino scored on the power play, making it 2-2.

THIRD PERIOD
Five minutes into the final frame, Air Force took its first lead of the night when Sam Stitz found the back of the net at even strength.

RMU nearly responded moments later, but Mitch Deelstra's shot rang off the post. The breakthrough came soon after as Klimpke sniped his second goal of the game off feeds from Craig and Walter Zacher, knotting the score at 3-3.

Both teams pressed for a late winner, with RMU's Greg Japchen and Gavin Gulash forcing key saves in the final minute, sending the game to overtime.

FIRST OVERTIME
The Colonials controlled play in the first extra frame, outshooting Air Force 7-5. Garvey led the charge with three shots on goal, but neither side found the game-winner as disciplined defensive play kept the contest alive.

SECOND OVERTIME
As fatigue set in, the Falcons gained the upper hand in double overtime. Just over 93 minutes into the game, RMU took a costly penalty, giving Air Force a golden opportunity.

Off the ensuing faceoff, Yu pounced on a net-front chance, delivering the decisive goal and sealing a 4-3 victory for the Falcons.

BY THE NUMBERS

Air Force outshot RMU 54-37, while the Colonials edged the Falcons in faceoffs, winning 39 of 77 draws.
Klimpke led RMU with six shots on goal, while Garvey won a team-best 14 faceoffs.
On defense, van Why registered a team-high six blocks, and freshman Braden Rourke finished with a +1 rating.

KOCHENDORFER STANDS TALL
Freshman goaltender Croix Kochendorfer put on a career-best performance, stopping 50 shots in the double-overtime thriller. He finishes his rookie season with a 2.91 GAA, .907 save percentage, and 637 total saves.

MULTIPOINT PERFORMANCES

Tanner Klimpke had a hand in all three RMU goals, scoring twice and adding an assist for his 11th career multipoint game. He closes the season with 10 goals, 13 assists, and 23 points.
Michael Craig recorded two assists, marking his fifth multipoint effort of the season and sixth of his career. The sophomore captain led RMU in assists with 19.