MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. – The Lindenwood men's hockey team (3-5-0) lost to Miami (OH) (6-0-0, 0-0-0 NCHC) 5-4 in overtime for the second consecutive night at Centene Community Ice Center on Saturday. Both teams traded blows throughout the contest, with the RedHawks ultimately prevailing behind a three-score performance by forward Ryan Smith.
Game Overview
There was no hangover for Lindenwood coming off Friday night's tough loss, as they opened the scoring with an
Olivier Houde goal 7:43 into the opening period. Houde received a pass from
Charles Savoie in the center of the slot before burying the puck into the back of the net.
Giovanni Morneau also assisted on the play.
Lindenwood outshot Miami 13-6 in the period, but the game entered the first intermission tied at one apiece following a long-range goal from Ryan Smith that was assisted by Helgeson and Lukashevich.
Smith scored his second goal of the night 2:27 into the second period to give Miami their first lead of the contest, but their advantage was short lived as
Louis-Philippe Fontaine got free in front of the net before powering the puck past the RedHawk keeper on a feed from
Jake Southgate just 25 seconds later.
The Lions would then recapture the lead 6:35 into the frame with
Olivier Houde scoring his second goal of the evening on a three-on-one rush on an assist from
Charles Savoie.
However, Miami (OH) would respond with a pair of goals 55 seconds apart by Maximillion Helgeson and Justin Stupka midway through the period that put the RedHawks back 4-3. Lindenwood countered later in the frame, with
Adam Raesler scoring off the rebound of a shot by
Jaeden Mercier. Mercier and
Jacob Fletcher were credited with assists on the play.
The Lions would take 14 shots on goal in the third period compared to just six for the RedHawks but were unable to find the go-ahead score and the contest headed to overtime for the second consecutive night. In the extra period, Miami's Ryan Smith would complete the hat trick with 1:32 remaining, scoring off the rebound of a shot by Ilia Morozov to win the game.
Game Notes
- Lindenwood is now 1-3-0 all-time against Miami (OH).
- Prior to Saturday's loss, Lindenwood had not dropped back-to-back games in overtime in the Division-I era.
- Olivier Houde's two-goal performance was the first multi-goal outing of his Lindenwood career.
- Charles Savoie has now recorded two or more points in four of his six appearances this season.
- Despite physical play from both sides, the Lions and RedHawks combined for zero penalties in the game.
Next Up
Lindenwood hits the road to take on Ferris State in Big Rapids, Michigan next weekend. Game one is scheduled for 6:07 p.m. CT on Halloween night.
