The Augsburg University men's hockey team fell to Gustavus Adolphus College 4-3 in overtime. Trailing 2-0, Augsburg managed to tie the game with two power-play goals in the second period and a late equalizer in the third. However, Gustavus clinched the victory with a goal 39 seconds into overtime, despite Augsburg outshooting them 23-37.

By the Numbers
  • Augsburg had 23 total shots compared to Gustavus's 37.
  • Gustavus scored the game-winner with 39 seconds remaining in overtime.
Yes, But

Despite the loss, Augsburg demonstrated resilience by overcoming a two-goal deficit twice in the game, indicating potential for improvement in upcoming matches.

State of Play
  • Augsburg's record is now 3-5-2 overall and 2-2-1 in the MIAC.
  • Gustavus improved to 3-5-1 overall and 3-2-0 in the MIAC.
What's Next

The two teams will face off again in a rematch on Saturday at 5 p.m. in St. Peter, Minnesota, giving Augsburg a quick chance to rebound from this narrow loss.

Bottom Line

Augsburg's performance showcased their fighting spirit, highlighting key players like Peyton Hanson and Conner Schneider. Maintaining momentum in the rematch could be crucial for their season trajectory.