MOORHEAD, MINN.--On Friday night, the Hamline University men's hockey team fell to Concordia (Minn.) 3-1 on the road. 

The Pipers fall to 7-15-0, 5-8-0 MIAC, while the Cobbers improve to 9-9-2, 5-4-2 MIAC.

Concordia (Minn.) 3, Hamline 1

The first period opened with Hamline's Calvin Knight scoring his fourth goal of the season at 7:06, which made the score 1-0. The Cobbers responded with a goal by Ben Luedtke at 11:05, also his fourth of the season, assisted by Isaac Henkemeyer-How and Zach Stoner. Both teams had numerous missed shots, with the Cobbers' Hunter Olson and Blake Johnson each having attempts saved by Pipers goalie, Trevor Wong. A penalty on the Cobbers' Hunter Bjorge at 14:55 gave the Pipers a power play, but they were unable to capitalize on the advantage, leaving the period tied at 1-1.

The second period began with an interference penalty on the Pipers' Jordon Halverson at 1:37, resulting in a power play for Concordia, which they were unable to capitalize on. The Cobbers broke the deadlock at 8:57 with a goal by Caden Triggs, assisted by Hunter Bjorge and Tucker Skime. The Cobbers extended their lead to 3-1 at 16:10 with a goal from Hunter Olson. Despite multiple attempts, including shots from Owen Van Tassel and Nikolai Dulak, Hamline was unable to find the net, ending the period without scoring.

Both Hamline and Concordia focused heavily on defense, with no goals scored by either team in the third period. Hamline's Will Matzke started the frame with a missed shot at 00:28, which was saved by the Cobbers' goalkeeper, Dane Couture. Despite multiple power play opportunities, the Pipers were unable to capitalize, as the Cobbers' Dane Couture consistently thwarted their attempts, including key saves against Calvin Knight and Ryan Brandt. The Cobbers' Isaac Henkemeyer-How and Hunter Olson also missed several shots, maintaining the scoreless streak for the period. As the frame concluded, Hamline attempted to leverage a late power play with an empty net strategy, but the Cobbers held steady, ending the game with a 3-1 victory.

Calvin Knight led the Pipers with one goal, making him a key offensive player. Joe Greniuk contributed defensively with a positive plus-minus rating of +1 and two blocked shots. Cal Levis III was effective in the faceoff circle, winning five attempts and blocking one shot. Trevor Wong, the Pipers' goaltender, recorded 17 saves.

Hunter Olson and Ben Luedtke each made significant contributions on the ice for the Cobbers, with both players scoring one goal apiece. Olson's efforts helped him achieve a +1 rating, while Luedtke excelled in faceoffs, winning 8-of-12. Caden Triggs stood out with a goal that was also the game-winner, contributing to a plus-two rating. Additionally, Tucker Skime was effective in playmaking, providing one assist and winning 9-of-15 faceoffs. In goal, Dane Couture was a solid presence, with 22 saves and only one goal allowed in his appearance.

Hamline outshot Concordia 23-20.

The Pipers will look to even the weekend series in Moorhead tomorrow, Saturday, February 8 at 2 p.m.