University of Minnesota Athletics
Friday, November 30
3M Arena at Mariucci
7:00 PM
University of Minnesota
4-6-2, 2-2-1-0B1G
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Ohio State University
9-4-2, 4-2-1-1B1G
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OT 1
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Ohio State
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Minnesota
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Gophers Skate to 2-2 OT Tie with OSU, Concede B1G Bonus Point
12/1/2018 12:10:00 AM | Men's Hockey
MINNEAPOLIS – Rem Pitlick scored the game-tying goal with 41 seconds left in regulation as the Gopher Hockey program opened this weekend's Big Ten series with a 2-2 overtime tie against No. 5 Ohio State at 3M Arena at Mariucci. The Buckeyes went on to claim the conference bonus point by scoring 4:24 into the 3-on-3 overtime session.
Special teams played a role in both of Minnesota's goals in the series opener as well as Ohio State's deciding goal in the second overtime period.
The Gophers (4-6-2 overall, 2-2-1-0 Big Ten) opened the night with a shorthanded goal from Ryan Norman at 14:33 of the first period. The senior forward tallied his second goal of the year off an assist from rookie forward Sammy Walker, who now has points in five of the last six games.
Ohio State (9-4-2, 4-2-1-1) rallied with a pair of even-strength goals from John Wiitala at 6:06 of the second period and Ronnie Hein at 17:12 of the third stanza.
Trailing late in the third, Minnesota benefited from a Buckeye penalty, and Pitlick converted with the extra-attacker goal at 19:19 to force overtime. After being set up for Tyler Sheehy and Clayton Phillips, Pitlick blasted a one-timer into the net for his team-leading sixth goal and 11th point of the year. Meanwhile, Sheehy now has five points in the last three games while all three Gophers are now riding three-game point streaks.
Pitlick nearly struck again in the 5-on-5 overtime session only for Buckeyes goalie Sean Romeo to make a game-saving swipe at the puck to continue the action. While the game officially closed as a tie after the first overtime period, Ohio State claimed the extra Big Ten point when Matt Miller tallied a power-play goal at 4:24 of the 3-on-3 overtime session.
Romeo picked up the win for Ohio State, moving to 4-3-1 after a 21-save showing. Mat Robson took the loss for Minnesota, making 30 saves to move to 3-3-2 on the year. After outshooting opponents in five-straight games, Minnesota was outshot 23-33 by the Buckeyes in the series opener.
The Gophers close out a six-game home stand tomorrow against Ohio State at 3M Arena at Mariucci at 4 p.m. Tickets are available at MyGopherSports.com.
Special teams played a role in both of Minnesota's goals in the series opener as well as Ohio State's deciding goal in the second overtime period.
The Gophers (4-6-2 overall, 2-2-1-0 Big Ten) opened the night with a shorthanded goal from Ryan Norman at 14:33 of the first period. The senior forward tallied his second goal of the year off an assist from rookie forward Sammy Walker, who now has points in five of the last six games.
Ohio State (9-4-2, 4-2-1-1) rallied with a pair of even-strength goals from John Wiitala at 6:06 of the second period and Ronnie Hein at 17:12 of the third stanza.
Trailing late in the third, Minnesota benefited from a Buckeye penalty, and Pitlick converted with the extra-attacker goal at 19:19 to force overtime. After being set up for Tyler Sheehy and Clayton Phillips, Pitlick blasted a one-timer into the net for his team-leading sixth goal and 11th point of the year. Meanwhile, Sheehy now has five points in the last three games while all three Gophers are now riding three-game point streaks.
Pitlick nearly struck again in the 5-on-5 overtime session only for Buckeyes goalie Sean Romeo to make a game-saving swipe at the puck to continue the action. While the game officially closed as a tie after the first overtime period, Ohio State claimed the extra Big Ten point when Matt Miller tallied a power-play goal at 4:24 of the 3-on-3 overtime session.
Romeo picked up the win for Ohio State, moving to 4-3-1 after a 21-save showing. Mat Robson took the loss for Minnesota, making 30 saves to move to 3-3-2 on the year. After outshooting opponents in five-straight games, Minnesota was outshot 23-33 by the Buckeyes in the series opener.
The Gophers close out a six-game home stand tomorrow against Ohio State at 3M Arena at Mariucci at 4 p.m. Tickets are available at MyGopherSports.com.
Team Stats
OSU
MINN
Shots
29
17
PPG
0
1
SHG
0
1
Penalties
2
4
Penalty Mins
4
8
Faceoffs Won
29
31
Game Leaders
Skaters
+/-
0
Goals
1
Sh
4
A
0
+/-
0
Goals
1
Sh
2
A
0
+/-
-1
Goals
0
Sh
2
A
1
+/-
0
Goals
0
Sh
0
A
1
Players Mentioned
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