BLANE, Minn. – The Bethel University men's hockey team suffered its first loss of the season dropping its home opener to St. Olaf, 2-1. The Royals couldn't capitalize on its man advantage opportunities going 0-for-5 while also being narrowly out shot 26-25.
HOW IT HAPPENED
• A defensive first period saw a combined 10 shots between to the two squads and only one power play opportunity in favor of BU.
• The Oles broke the scoreless tie with a goal 40 seconds before the second intermission.
• St. Olaf pushed its lead to a pair scoring 1:55 into the third.
• Despite three power plays already in the third alone, BU pulled goalie
Austin Ryman for the extra attacker for the final 2:32 of regulation.
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Sam Wilhite was able to score his second goal of the season denying the Oles of a shutout with two seconds remaining.
• In the faceoff circle BU won 35 draws comparted to the 22 for St. Olaf.
Jarrett Cammarata won 17 of his potential 21 faceoffs.
UP NEXT
The Royals are back on the ice Nov.11 against University of Wisconsin-Superior, the puck drops at 7 p.m. at home.
