Posted: Jan 25, 2020
Ice Hockey Surges Late to Earn 3-3 Draw with Salem
Framingham, Mass.- The Framingham State ice hockey team scored two third period goals to force overtime and hold on for a 3-3 draw with Salem State at Loring Arena Saturday afternoon.
THE BASICS:
- Score: Salem State 3, Framingham State 3
- Records: Salem State (3-11-4, 3-6-1 MASCAC) | Framingham State (2-13-2, 1-9-1 MASCAC)
- Location: Loring Arena - Framingham, Mass.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Vikings got on the board in the opening minute of play when Connor Woolley snuck in a one-time shot off a pass from Richard Coyle.
- The Rams answered around the five-minute mark with a Bryan Whelan wrist shot to tie the game at 1 all.
- The Vikings retook the lead after Billy McGwin snuck one past Rams keeper Blake Carlson less than thirty seconds later.
- The visitors extended their lead when Coyle finished a one-time pass from Matt Yianacopolous on the power play just over three minutes into the second.
- The Rams cut their deficit to one when Matthew Paiotti poked in a rebound after a shot from Christopher Rupp on the powerplay in the first half of the third period.
- The Rams tied the score with just over six minutes to play when Paiotti sent in a pass from Soren Colstrup right in front of the crease.
- Both teams had opportunities in the remainder of regulation and over time but strong goaltending on both sides preserved the tie.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Salem State held a 39-to-31 margin in shots
- The Vikings finished 0-for-4 with the man advantage, while Framingham State was 1-for-3 on the power-play
- Carlson stopped 36 shots for the Rams, while his counterpart Sean Cleary made 28 saves for the Vikings.
UP NEXT:
The Rams travel to New England College for a non-conference clash on Tuesday at 7pm. The Vikings return to the ice on Thursday when they travel to Worcester State for a 4:40pm puck-drop.