Box Score Grand Rapids, Mich. – The Aquinas men's hockey team traveled across town to the Eagles Ice Center on Wednesday (Nov. 6) to take on the No. 7-ranked Calvin University Knights. Calvin found two goals near the end of the first period before adding on two more goals in the third for a 4-0 result.
The contest moves the Saints to a 2-10-2 record with a 1-4-1 conference record.
#7 Calvin University 4, Aquinas 0
Despite a strong offensive showing at the start of the first period, the Saints managed to hold the number seven team in the country off the scoreboard for some time. That finally changed with about five minutes left to play as Calvin found its first goal of the contest. A late Saints penalty in the first provided the Knights with their first powerplay opportunity of the game. Calvin capitalized, finding a quick goal and doubling its lead heading into the second period.
The ensuing period saw much of the same with Calvin managing possession for a substantial portion of the frame. CU outshot AQ 23-10 in the second period, but
Randon Striplin kept the Knights out of the net to keep the deficit at just two goals.
Both teams slowed down a bit in the third period, but it was Calvin who found another two goals to pull away and solidify the win. The Knights scored another goal with 12 minutes to play and then managed a short-handed goal near the end of the contest. The final horn sounded for a 4-0 Calvin victory.
By the Numbers:
- Striplin showed out again against Calvin. He recorded a career-high 64 saves against CU back on October 16th and followed that with a 54-save performance tonight.
- CU ultimately outshot the Saints 58-23 over the course of three periods.
- AQ's penalty kill performed well, clearing four of Calvin's five powerplays.
Up Next
The Saints will look to bounce back this weekend with a two-game series against Rochester Christian. AQ will be on the road on Friday before returning home to Southside on Saturday night.
