The Lewis University Flyers suffered a heavy defeat on Sunday, falling 7-3 to the Sault College Cougars at the Northern Community Centre. The Flyers were outshot by a significant margin, with the Cougars firing 42 shots on goal compared to the Flyers’ 21.
The Flyers’ powerplay unit struggled throughout the game, failing to convert on any of their seven opportunities. Meanwhile, the Cougars’ powerplay was firing on all cylinders, scoring four goals on seven chances.
Flyers’ goalie, Thomas Labno, faced a barrage of shots, making 35 saves on 42 attempts. On the other end of the ice, Cougars’ goalie, Zack Irvin, had a relatively quieter night, saving 18 of the 21 shots he faced.
The Flyers’ lone goal was scored by Keegan Mackey, while Jacob Kovacs of the Cougars proved instrumental in their victory, providing three assists.
This loss marks a challenging start to the season for the Flyers, who will be looking to bounce back in their next game. They will host the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh on Saturday, October 17th, at 12:00 pm CDT at the Kern Center. The Flyers will need to regroup and improve their powerplay performance to secure a win in their upcoming match.