In a challenging game on October 17 at the Northern Community Centre, the Concordia University of Wisconsin Falcons fell to the Sault College Cougars with a final score of 4-1.
The Cougars dominated the ice, nearly doubling the Falcons’ shot count with an impressive 45 shots compared to the Falcons’ 24. Despite the Falcons’ best efforts, their powerplay fell short, with no goals scored on four opportunities. The Cougars, on the other hand, managed to capitalize on one of their seven powerplay chances.
Falcons goalie, Austin Bartell, faced a barrage of shots, making a commendable 41 saves out of 45. On the other end of the ice, Cougars’ Matthew Vahramian successfully defended 23 out of 24 shots from the Falcons.
The Falcons’ lone goal came from Michael Anderson, providing a glimmer of hope for the team. The Cougars’ Samuel Abotosaway-Assinewai made his presence known with two assists, contributing significantly to the Cougars’ victory.
Despite the loss, the Falcons are looking forward to their next game. They will be hosting University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh on Saturday, October 17 at 12:00 pm CDT at the Kern Center. The Falcons will be looking to bounce back from this defeat and secure a win on home ice.