Posted: Nov 23, 2024
Plymouth State's Late Goal Upends Salem State
Plymouth St.
(5-2, 3-0)
4
Salem St.
(3-4, 2-2)
3
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Plymouth St. (5-2, 3-0) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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Salem St. (3-4, 2-2) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
SALEM, Mass. -- Colin Tracy's third period goal broke a 3-3 tie and lifted Plymouth State to a 4-3 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) win over Salem State at Rockett Arena on Saturday evening. The Panthers move to 5-2 and remain unbeaten in conference at 3-0. The Vikings slip to 3-4 and 2-2 in conference.
How it Happened:
- A game misconduct by the Vikings set up a 5-on-3 power play opportunity for Plymouth State, which the Panthers converted into a goal by Patrick O'Connell in the first as Plymouth State carried a 1-0 lead into the second.
- Will Redick extended the advantage to 2-0, putting home a rebound just :50 seconds into the second.
- A 3-on-2 by Salem State led to a goal by Rais Francis as the Vikings cut the deficit to 2-1 at 8:47 of the second.
- Cameron Patton made it a two-goal game again as his shot deflected off the pad of goalie Will Nepveu for a 3-1 Panthers' lead.
- James Tatro worked the puck up ice and found Chase Conlon for Salem State's second goal at 19:17, cutting Plymouth State's lead to 3-2.
- Keagan O'Donoghue then tied the game for Salem State with a power play goal midway through the third period.
- However, Colin Tracy regained the lead for the Panthers as his shot from just inside the blue line found the back of the net for a 4-3 Plymouth State lead with 9:18 remaining, proving to be the game-winner.
Inside the Numbers:
- Brandon Shantz (4-1) earned the win making 18 saves.
- Will Nepveu (2-3) took the loss stopping 47 shots.
- Plymouth State held a 51-21 advantage in shots.
- Redick and Patton had a goal and assist for the Panthers.
- Waselko tallied two assists for Salem State.
Up Next:
Salem State travels to UMass Dartmouth on Saturday, December 7 for a MASCAC contest at 5:30 pm.