Oswego State Athletics

Brockport, NY – Brockport, N.Y. – The No. 9 Oswego State men's ice hockey team continued its winning ways on Saturday night, earning a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory over SUNY Brockport at the Wegmans Ice Arena. After falling behind by two goals in the opening period, the Lakers battled back to force overtime before Austin Borggaard netted the game-winner to secure Oswego's second consecutive victory.
 
 
Basics
Oswego: 3 (3-1-0, 0-0-0 SUNYAC)
Brockport: 2 (1-2-0, 0-0-0 UCHC)
Location: Wegmans Ice Arena, Brockport, NY
 
How it Happened
The Golden Eagles struck first, finding the back of the net just 3:19 into the opening period to take an early 1-0 lead. The Lakers responded just 12 seconds later, as Cam Symons evened the score with an unassisted goal at the 3:31 mark.

Brockport regained the lead at 13:31, taking a 2-1 advantage into the first intermission despite a quick response from the Lakers earlier in the period.

Oswego came out with renewed energy in the second period, continuing to pressure the Brockport defense. The Lakers found the equalizer at the 7:57 mark when Jake Gutwirth scored off assists from Travis Baker and Rich Rucireto, tying the contest at two goals apiece.

Both teams remained scoreless in the third period despite the Lakers and Golden Eagles each having chances to pull ahead, sending the game into overtime.

The Lakers carried their momentum into the extra period, where Borggaard delivered once again. At 4:38 of overtime, For the second day in a row, Borggaard found the back of the net off a pass from Nico Paone, securing the 3-2 victory and completing Oswego's comeback.

Michael Manzi was strong between the pipes for the Lakers, turning aside all 30 shots he faced to earn the victory. Oswego also controlled the faceoff circle, winning 48 of 70 draws, while outshooting Brockport 51-32.
 
What's Next
The Lakers will head to Plattsburgh this Friday November 13^th for the annual away White Out Game starting at 7:00 PM.