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Ice Hockey Surges Late to Earn 3-3 Draw with Salem

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.