The Notre Dame Fighting Irish hockey team had an exhilarating game against the Mercyhurst Lakers, ultimately coming out on top in overtime with a score of 4-3. It was a back and forth battle, with Notre Dame taking an early lead in the first period, only to have the Lakers score three unanswered goals. However, the Fighting Irish fought back and managed to tie the game in the final period before securing the game-winning goal in overtime.
The game started off strong for Notre Dame, with Landon Slaggert scoring the opening goal just 7 minutes into the first period. It was an impressive power play goal, showcasing Notre Dame’s improved performance in that area. Maddox Fleming set up the goal with a perfect pass in front of the net, allowing Slaggert to tap it in for the lead. Despite Notre Dame’s dominance in shots, the Lakers managed to tie the game later in the period, resulting in a 1-1 score.
The second period saw a more balanced play between the two teams, although Mercyhurst managed to score twice, including a power play goal early on. This gave the Lakers a 3-1 lead heading into the final period. However, Notre Dame showed determination and quickly closed the gap, with Tyler Carpenter scoring a goal less than three minutes into the third period. Maddox Fleming once again played a crucial role, setting up Carpenter for the goal. Just two minutes later, Notre Dame showcased their passing skills, with Paul Fischer and Drew Bavaro assisting Trevor Janicke in scoring the tying goal. Despite dominating shots in the third period, Notre Dame couldn’t find the winning goal, leading the game into overtime.
The overtime period was short-lived but filled with excitement. Landon Slaggert, the captain of the Fighting Irish, emerged as the hero once again. Ryan Siedem made a brilliant pass from the defensive zone, finding Slaggert behind the defense for a breakaway opportunity. Slaggert made a quick fake, creating space and confidently scored the game-winning goal.
The scoring summary of the game is as follows:
– Notre Dame: Landon Slaggert (4) on the power play, assisted by Maddox Fleming and Danny Nelson
– Mercyhurst: Mickey Burns (2), assisted by Garrett Dahm and Tommy Bannister
– Mercyhurst: Dustin Geregach (2) on the power play, assisted by Boris Skalos and Steven Agriogianis
– Mercyhurst: Philip Waugh (3), assisted by Spencer Smith and Connor Pelc
– Notre Dame: Tyler Carpenter (2), assisted by Maddox Fleming and Carter Slaggert
– Notre Dame: Trevor Janicke (1), assisted by Drew Bavaro and Paul Fischer
– Notre Dame: Landon Slaggert (5) in overtime, assisted by Ryan Siedem and Justin Janicke
Notre Dame’s Ryan Bischel made 24 saves out of 27 shots faced, securing the win for the Fighting Irish. Mercyhurst’s Owen Say put up an impressive performance, making 50 saves on 54 shots faced despite the loss.
The next game between these two teams is set to take place on Friday night, and Notre Dame will be aiming for a series sweep. It’s been an exciting season for the Fighting Irish, and fans can’t wait to see what they have in store for the upcoming game.