Sixth-ranked Colgate battled back from an early two-goal deficit to tie Clarkson, 2-2, in ECAC men’s ice hockey action Saturday at Starr Rink.
The Golden Knights jumped out to an early 2-0 lead midway through the first period with goals from freshman Sam Vigneault and junior Christian Powers, but the Raiders trimmed their deficit in half before the end of the opening frame thanks to a goal from the stick of junior Kevin Lough.
Clarkson carried its one-goal edge into the third period, but junior Darcy Murphy buried a point-blank opportunity 12 minutes into the stanza to knot the score at 2-2.
Sophomores Charlie Finn and Ville Runola kept their respective teams in the contest as both turned in solid performances between the pipes. Finn recorded 28 saves for Colgate while Runola stopped 30 shots for Clarkson.
Bottom Line
No. 6/6 Colgate 2, Clarkson 2
Won-Lost Records
– Colgate moved to 2-1-1 in league play and 8-3-1 overall as it extended its unbeaten streak to three games.
– Clarkson saw its record shift to 1-1-2 in conference action and 3-5-4 on the season as it played to a 2-2 tie for the third time in five games.
How It Happened
– Clarkson jumped out to a 1-0 lead at the 2:47 mark of the first period when Vigneault knocked home a rebound for his second goal of the season. Fellow freshman Tyko Karjalaninen picked up an assist on the play.
– Junior Christian Powers doubled the Golden Knights margin to 2-0 with 10:23 elapsed in the opening period as he put home a rebound opportunity for first tally of the campaign. Sophomores James de Haas and A.J. Fossen were credited with assists on Powers’ goal.
– Lough trimmed the Colgate deficit in half with less than four minutes remaining in the first. Sophomore Jake Kulevich started the play as he rushed into the Golden Knights zone before sending a pass back to the top of the point, where Lough unleashed a slap shot that beat Runola high to the stick side. The goal, which came at the 16:10 mark of the frame, was Lough’s first of the season.
– After a scoreless second period, Murphy netted the equalizer at the 11:36 mark of the third period. Murphy started the play below the goal line, making a pass to senior Joe Wilson, who carried the puck from behind the net into the left faceoff circle. Wilson then played the puck towards the goal, where it found its way to a wide-open Murphy at the right post, where he calmly deposited the biscuit into the back of the net for his third goal of the season.
Key Raider Info
– Colgate got a goal from a defenseman for the third straight contest thanks to Lough’s first-period tally. The Raiders blueline has found the back of the net four times in the past three games after not registering a goal during the team’s first nine games of the year.
– Murphy became the fourth Raider to reach double figures in points this season as his goal in the third period moved him into a tie with fellow junior Tyson Spink for third on the team’s scoring chart at 10.
– Kulevich extended his point-scoring streak to three games with his assist on Lough’s goal. He has three points (2G/1A) during the streak.
Inside The Box Score
– Colgate out-shot Clarkson, 32-30, in the contest. The Raiders held a 13-6 margin in the third period while the Golden Knights attempted all five shots recorded during overtime.
– The two teams were a combined 0-for-7 on the power play as Colgate was 0-for-5 and Clarkson was 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
– Colgate held a 40-30 margin at the face off dot during the game. Senior John Lidgett was 19-of-30 while freshman Mike Panowyk was 9-of-18 at the dot to lead Colgate.
– Wilson led all players with five shot attempts while Troy Josephs and Christian Powers were credited with four shots each for Clarkson.
‘Gate One Timers
– Colgate moved to 0-3-1 this season when allowing the first goal of the contest.
– The Raiders also moved to 0-3-1 on the year when trailing after the second period.
– Colgate moved to 7-1-1 when surrendering two goals or fewer in a game this season.
– The Raiders allowed more than 30 shots for just the fourth time this season and moved to 2-1-1 on the year when that occurs.
– Colgate moved to 6-2-1 when not allowing a power play goal.
– The Raiders moved to 7-3-1 when winning the face off battle.
Up Next
– No. 6/6 Colgate continues its four-game homestand Nov. 21 when it welcomes Brown to Starr Rink for an ECAC hockey matchup.
– Tickets are available by calling 315-228-7600 or by visiting Bleedcolgatemaroon.com.
– Clarkson is back in action Nov. 21 as well when it hosts Quinnipiac in a 7 p.m. contest.
