Despite things not ending in favor of the Lions, there were highlight worthy moments. There were two fantastic shorthanded goals scored by LU and Trent Burnham may have conceded six goals but there were so many he deflected and prevented.

There were no goals scored during powerplay and there were plenty of opportunities. LIU recorded 74-shots while the Lions tallied 38. In face offs, Lindenwood powered past the Sharks 31-22. In the blocks category, the Lions recorded 15, while holding Long Island to 11.

Both LU goals came during the second period in short-handed situations. Kyle Jeffers scored unassisted at 2:48. Jake Southgate's goal was assisted by Drew Kuzma at 4:38.

"We lost this game in the first period. Then physically got taken advantage of to close out 60 minutes, said Head Coach Rick Zombo.