“Well, the hockey gods were unkind to us late in the game – an odd bounce and a missing stick. Otherwise, it was another strong game for us against a top team in a great college hockey environment. Games like this make us a better team.”HOW IT HAPPENED
Colgate took advantage of a power play opportunity midway through the first frame Jack Brandt scored the first goal, assisted by Isaiah Norlin And Ryan Sullivan. This gave Colgate a 1-0 lead. Brandt continued to build momentum, finding the net again at 15:48 with an equally strong goal, again assisted by Sullivan and Norlin. The period ended with Colgate maintaining a 2-0 lead over the Black Bears, solidifying their lead going into the break. The Black Bears capitalized early in the second period, with Thomas Freel scoring a power-play goal just over a minute later, assisted by Brandon Holt and Justin Poirier. Afterwards, Colgate’s defense responded effectively, with Takacs making crucial saves, including multiple stops on attempts by Sully Scholle and other Black Bears players during subsequent power plays. Colgate had opportunities, especially then by Luke Malboeuf The shot hit the pipe, but they couldn’t convert on their power play opportunities. Despite the pressure and several goal attempts, the score remained 2-1 at the end of the period. The Black Bears opened the third period with a goal at 17:52, bringing the game to two points apiece. Colgate’s defense remained resilient, with Takacs making several key saves Michael Neumeier and others block shots to limit the Black Bears’ scoring opportunities. As the period progressed, Colgate continued to apply pressure with shots from Sullivan and others, but the Black Bears’ defense held firm. The period ended with the score remaining 2-2 and went to an extra frame. The Black Bears secured the victory early in the overtime period with a sudden-death goal from Max Scott, who scored 33 seconds into the frame. The goal was assisted by Charlie Russell and Holt. This decisive play ended the match, with Maine defeating Colgate 3-2.GAME NOTESJack Brandt scored two goals to bring his season total to five, which leads the ECAC.Andreas Takacs made 31 saves in net for the Raiders. Colgate earned a regular-season win and an overtime loss against a ranked opponent for the first time since Feb. 4-6, 2021, in a weekend against No. 13-ranked Clarkson.Ryan Sullivan scored his second two-assist game of the season (Canisius, October 17, 2025)NEXT
The Raiders (2-3-1) return to Hamilton next weekend to host RIT in a two-game series. Puck drop is every day at 7:30 PM in the Class of 1965 Arena.
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