Mitch Bentfield scored the first unofficial goal of the season for the Hamline men's hockey team but Trinity Western rallied for a 2-1 OT victory in an exhibition game Friday at TRIA Rink.

Bentfield, a sophomore, took a pass from Mitch McPherson, cut between two defenders and deposited the puck in the net 11:50 into the game. The Spartans, who had already played six games, attacked often in the first period with a 14-8 edge but sharp work by goalie Evan Robert foiled them. Robert collected 21 saves before replaced by Sam Nelson midway through the game. 

The Spartans tied the game late in the second period with each team getting 10 shots on goal. The third period was even as well with each team taking eight shots to no avail. The Pipers had one chance in the extra period but the Spartans stopped them and then scored themselves at 2:38 to claim the verdict.

Hamline will start playing games for real on October 27 when they face Augsburg in the MIAC Hockey Showcase in Blaine. Game time is 7:30 p.m. HU takes on St. Olaf the next afternoon in Blaine at 3:00 p.m. Neither game counts in the league standings.