GENESEO, N.Y. – The Oswego State Men's Hockey team traveled to Geneseo this evening to take on the Knights. Oswego was able to secure the victory after a tightly contested contest between the two SUNYAC heavy weights. This is the Lakers' first victory over the Knights since February 9th 2018.
THE BASICS
Final Score: #8 Oswego State 4 (5-1, 4-0 SUNYAC), #3 SUNY Geneseo 3 (4-1-1, 2-0-1 SUNYAC)
Location: Ira S. Wilson Arena, Geneseo, NY
HOW IT HAPPENED
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Oswego was able to strike first early into the contest, with a goal scored by Brett Fudger. Fudger would be assisted by Daniel Colabufo at the 6:26 mark in the first period.
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The Knights would respond quickly, scoring a goal of their own 21 seconds later, bringing the score to 1-1.
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The remainder of the first period would be scoreless, with both teams having several opportunities to score goals. Cal Schell would have 11 saves in the first frame.
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The Lakers would come out hot in the second period, scoring two goals in the first three minutes of play.
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Scoring only 52 seconds into the period for Oswego was Trent Grimshaw, getting the assist from Tommy Cahill.
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Alex DiCarlo would score 2 minutes and 30 seconds into the period for the Lakers, with an assist from Jackson Arcan and Thomas Rocco. Oswego would lead 3-1.
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Geneseo would cut the deficit to 1 with a goal scored just about 9 minutes into the period.
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The Knights would tie the game late into the second period with a goal scored 17 minutes into the period.
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Cal Schell would add 11 more saves in the second period, bringing his total to 22 saves.
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The Lakers would score their game-winning goal off of an early third period power play, granted to them from a high sticking call on Geneseo.
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Trent Grimshaw would score his second goal of the night 4 minutes and 29 seconds into the period. Grimshaw would be assisted by Tommy Cahill and Ryan Bunka.
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Cal Schell would pitch a shutout in goal in the final period of play, recording 18 saves in the final period of play. Schell would finish with 40 saves on the evening.
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The Lakers would take the highly anticipated matchup over the Knights 4-3.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Lakers will return to the Deb on Saturday November 19th to host the Brockport Golden Eagles. Brockport is looking to bounce back from a 6-1 loss to the Cortland Red Dragons.
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