Men’s Hockey Outlasted by Plattsburgh in OT

PLATTSBURGH, NY: The Rivier men's hockey team fell to Plattsburgh this evening in overtime.  

THE BASICS:

- Date: 1/15/2022

- Score: Plattsburgh 5, Rivier 4

- Records: Plattsburgh (9-5-3), Rivier (4-9-2)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  The first period consisted of three goals between the two teams. The Cardinals found the back of the net twice to take a 2-1 advantage. Christian DiFelice got the scoring started 9:41 into the first. Tylers Duderstadt (Sewickley, PA) tied it up 16 minutes in. Just two minutes later, Carson Gallagher would put Plattsburgh up on top again at 18:43.  

- The second period saw another three goals but reversed from the first period with Rivier netting two to Plattsburgh's one. The period started with a Milan Breczko (Klasterec, CZR) score to tie the game at two apiece. The Cardinals would go back on top after a Jacob Modry goal at 7:21 into the second. Jon Tavella (E. Long Meadow, MA) would knot it back up at three at the end of the period.

- The third period would see Rivier take its first lead of the game 4-3 when Ryan Nolte (Canton, MA) scored their last goal 8:54 into the third. Unfortunately, Plattsburgh would tie it up with under 20 seconds left in regulations to send it into overtime.

- The overtime period was short lived as the Cardinals would net the game winner just 1:38 in. Luk Jirousek was responsible for the game winner.

- Luke Newell (Littleton, CO) would put together a solid performance in net with 51 saves.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Shots: Plattsburgh 56, Rivier 22

-  Penalties: Rivier 14 minutes on 7 infractions, Plattsburgh 27 minutes on 8 infractions

-  Powerplay: Rivier 1 for 5, Plattsburgh 0 for 4

UP NEXT:

- Rivier men's hockey will be back on the ice Friday the 21^st at Conway Arena against Albertus Magnus. The first faceoff is set for 7 pm.

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