Notables
-16 of the 19 Saints had shots on goal
-Both teams combined to go 0-for-9 on the power-play
-Second straight season-opening loss for the Saints
MINNEAPOLIS (
csssaints.com) – The St. Scholastica men's hockey team had a 26-12 shot advantage over the final two periods, but it wasn't enough as No. 7 Augsburg University scored a pair of goals in the final two minutes to put the game away and win 3-0 on Friday.
How it Happened
The Auggies took a 1-0 lead 11 minutes into the game on an Austin Martinsen goal. CSS had three power-play opportunities in the opening period, but came away empty.
Both teams went 0-for-2 on the power-play in the second period as the Saints had a 15-6 shot advantage, but the score remained 1-0 at the second intermission.
There would be no penalties in the third period and the Saints once again had an 11-6 shot advantage. However, Augsburg would score a pair of goals 11 seconds apart in the final two minutes to seal the 3-0 victory.
Goaltending
Zane Steeves (Red Deer, Alberta/Athol Murray College of Notre Dame (100 Mile Wranglers-KIJHL)) made 18 saves for the Saints, while Daniil Gerasimov had 33 saves for the Auggies.
Up Next
The Saints and Auggies will face off again tomorrow (Saturday), but this time at Mars Lakeview Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m.
