POTSDAM, NY (nazathletics.com) - After the teams traded goals in the first period, neither side could find the back of the net for the rest of regulation, sending the game into overtime. In the final minute of OT, Potsdam capitalized to defeat Nazareth, 2-1, on Saturday evening. With the loss, the Golden Flyers fall to 1-3 overall on the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Bears struck first, 12 minutes into the opening period, converting on a power play to take a 1-0 lead.
- The Golden Flyers responded four minutes later when Tal Stevenson scored his first collegiate goal to tie it up. Ty Oller picked up the puck on the right wing and led a three-on-two rush before finding Stevenson driving the middle. Stevenson didn't hesitate, firing the shot over the goaltender's shoulder to tie it 1-1.
- Nazareth held an 8-5 advantage in shots on goal after the first period.
- Neither team could break the tie in the second period, although the Golden Flyers controlled play in stretches and generated several quality chances.
- Nazareth continued to apply pressure in the third period, outshooting Potsdam 15-8 but could not find the tiebreaker. Goaltender Paul Dalessio stood tall in net for Nazareth, stopping all 19 shots he faced through regulation.
- Both teams generated quality scoring chances during three-on-three overtime. However, Potsdam found the back of the net on a two-on-one rush in the final minute to secure the 2-1 victory.
GAME NOTES:
- Tal Stevenson recorded his first collegiate goal.
- Ty Oller added his team-leading fourth assist of the season.
- Will Halecki also picked up an assist, bringing him to two points on the season.
- Paul Dalessio finished with 20 saves on 22 shots.
- Nazareth outshot Potsdam 36-22 but struggled on the power play, going 0/2.
UP NEXT:
Nazareth begins UCHC play next Friday, November 13
th, as they host Chatham at 7 p.m. at Station 31.
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