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That will do it for the live coverage tonight. Be sure to check back later for a game story and I'll have my takeaways for subscribers as well. For now, goodnight.
Some of the shot discrepencies were due to the special teams. But I still thought MC overhandled the puck at times and passed up shooting opportunities.
I only see Bob Emery and Josh Ciocco on the bench for Merrimack. Means Dan Jewell is likely out on a recruiting trip. Like I mentioned earlier, Scott Borek will return tomorrow.
Colgate's wingers seem like they're trying to smother the dot when Newton is on draws. Both wingers crash hard on draws when Newton takes it, especially in their D zone.
Seyfert off for what I believe is going to be a tripping call. Colgate PP with 11:27 left. Big test for the Merrimack PK here. They're 4 for 4 tonight.
I feel like there have been some times where Merrimack has over-passed the puck. Not every time, but there have been times tonight where the Warriors have a shot and try to make one too many passes.
Ollas has been very good. There's so much to adjust to as a goalie coming from Europe to NA. You don't think so because the size of the ice is the same in the crease, but the angles are different on the smaller sheet and there's so much more traffic.
I thought Hugo looked really good tonight. I’d like to see him get the nod tomorrow.
That will do it for the live coverage tonight. Be sure to check back later for a game story and I'll have my takeaways for subscribers as well. For now, goodnight.
Some of the shot discrepencies were due to the special teams. But I still thought MC overhandled the puck at times and passed up shooting opportunities.
Merrimack didn't play particularly poorly, but they weren't great either. Definitely didn't feel like a game they deserved to win, and they didn't.
Young puts it in off the far post.
2-1
COLGATE GOAL: Colton Young wins it in OT for the Raiders, 21.
Gylander's mask knocked off ... I believe by his own defenseman. Hard to tell.
2:37 left in OT
Not much happening 2:00 into OT for MC.
Jefferies out with Carlile and Newton to begin the OT for Merrimack
Game on
I only see Bob Emery and Josh Ciocco on the bench for Merrimack. Means Dan Jewell is likely out on a recruiting trip. Like I mentioned earlier, Scott Borek will return tomorrow.
3v3 OT coming up. Merrimack's first of the year.
Headed to OT ... 1-1
This tends to happen with NC games. But that one looked pretty obvious.
Drevitch gets hooked down, no call. That seemed like an obvious one.
SOG listed as 29-19. I have it as 23-18, for what it's worth.
Merrimack ices it with 1:13 left.
Devlin O'Brien with a great chance setting up Durflinger. Good job getting the puck up the wall.
They need to do something to try to stop him there. 19-3 is ridiculous.
Colgate's wingers seem like they're trying to smother the dot when Newton is on draws. Both wingers crash hard on draws when Newton takes it, especially in their D zone.
What a shot by Uens. Gylander makes the stop with his glove. 4:43 left.
Max Newton is 19-3 on draws tonight. Wow.
Merrimack's women's program is up 4-2 on Boston University. Could be an upset brewing there.
Leave it to Alex Jefferies who transitioned quickly into a scoring chance and now an offensive-zone draw.
Warriors need something to get momentum back. Colgate has had the better of the play since the PP chance.
He doesn't make anything look overly difficult, but Ollas has been outstanding tonight.
Ollas makes a big save and gets a whistle so the Warriors can change with 8:58 left.
Merrimack PK is 5 for 5 tonight. Back to even.
Walsh was either tripped up or just blew an edge.
Liam Walsh with a bid shorthanded. He might have been taken down. Tough to tell.
Seyfert off for what I believe is going to be a tripping call. Colgate PP with 11:27 left. Big test for the Merrimack PK here. They're 4 for 4 tonight.
12:10 left, still 1-1.
SOG in that SHU/BU game is 18-14 Sacred Heart. Attempts are 34-21 SHU.
Some other HEA scores ...
Northeastern 2, BC 2 (end of 2)
Minnesota State 5, Providence 2 (F)
UMass 5, AIC 0 (end of 2)
Sacred Heart 1, BU 1 (10:00, 2nd)
I feel like there have been some times where Merrimack has over-passed the puck. Not every time, but there have been times tonight where the Warriors have a shot and try to make one too many passes.
Terrific effort there by Devlin O'Brien
Ollas has been very good. There's so much to adjust to as a goalie coming from Europe to NA. You don't think so because the size of the ice is the same in the crease, but the angles are different on the smaller sheet and there's so much more traffic.
SOG in the 2nd were 10-7 Colgate and attempts were 20-16 Merrimack
Game on in the 3r
Sorry, some issues again! I promise this will get fixed. I think I have it figured out. Some wireless issues.
I agree on Ollas. He's been great.
Ollas looking strong.. Felt he kept them in the game in the 1st period.
Merrimack scores 1:24 after the Colgate goal.
2-on-1 with Newton and Jefferies. They give and go and Newton finishes on the pass from Jefferies. Pretty play.
MERRIMACK GOAL: Warriors answer right back. 1-1
MC had a strong first 5 minutes of the second period but the next five belonged to the Raiders.
Tommy Bergsland with the goal.
COLGATE GOAL: Raiders take a 1-0 lead