Opening Weekend - Day 1 Recap

It feels great to be back at the rink!

We opened up yesterday with 15 games at All American Sports Mall across 3 divisions.  Let’s catch up on the action if you weren’t able to be here.

DI – Lindenwood and Bethel played 2 of their 3 game series.  In game 1, Bethel took a 1-0 lead heading into the 2^nd period with a goal from Zach Hoffman.  The Lions found their stride in the 2^nd and 3^rd on their way to a 4-1 win.  In game 2, Lindenwood jumped on the Wildcats early and cruised to a 10-1 win. Bethel later went on to play, in what turned out to be the game of the day, Lindenwood – Gold.  Both teams traded goals in the 1^st and 2^nd.  The third period was not short of action but was scoreless and the teams headed to OT.  A late powerplay for the Wildcats didn’t end the game and we headed to the shootout. Bethel’s Josh Little scored the shootout winner for the Wildcats.

DIII – Missouri S&T started their season off strong going 2-1 yesterday.  They sit undefeated in DIII play with wins over Maryville and Illinois State.  Maryville and SIU-E needed a shootout to decide their game.  The Cougar’s Kenny Gibson scored the shootout winner (check our socials for a video of the entire shootout).  In a game that looked like it was headed to OT, Illinois State’s Shane Dotto scored with 1.4 seconds remaining to secure the win over Kansas State.

AA – LU Gold went 2-0 against Bethel AA and lost in OT against Bethel DI.  Bethel AA is currently 1-2 with a win against SIU-E.  Lindenwood Black went 3-0 yesterday with wins against SIU-E, Illinois State and Missouri S&T

We’re looking forward to another great day of hockey