SAINT PAUL, MINN.—The Hamline University men's hockey team hosted Bethel for their 2022-23 home finale at Tria Rink on Friday night. Jordon Halverson's game-winner 00:19 into overtime lifted Hamline to a 3-2 (OT) victory.
The Pipers improve to 12-11-1, 5-10-0 MIAC, while Bethel falls to 10-13-1, 5-9-1 MIAC. Hamline now has now tripled the amount of wins from last season's total of four.
Hamline 3, Bethel 2 (OT)
Hamline out shot Bethel 14-11 in a scoreless first period before their special teams play highlighted the second and third frames. Taraszewski's power-play tally at 2:23 of the second period, and Dallas Duckson's shorthanded score at 1:13 of the third gave Hamline a 2-0 lead. The Royals were able to rebound from that power-play mishap soon after at 6:11 of the third, when Tyler Braccini's goal cut Hamline's lead in half at 2-1. Jack Brown kept that momentum going for Bethel, as he knotted the score at 2-2 two minutes later at 8:15.
Brandon Bissett won the opening face-off in overtime, which paid dividends as they kept possession until Halverson's goal gave the Pipers a 3-2 victory. Bissett and Ryan Brandt assisted on the play.
Carson Simon and Andrew Erwin also picked up assists for Hamline, who were out shot by Bethel 36-25. Kevin Lake made 34 stops in net for the Pipers, while Austin Ryman made 22 saves between the pipes for the Royals.
Hamline will close their 2022-23 season at Bethel tomorrow, Saturday, February 18 at 7 p.m.
