RMU Hockey Drops Series Opener to lindenwood, 6-2
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MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. – The Robert Morris University (RMU) men’s hockey team couldn’t recover from a speedy start by Lindenwood University, resulting in a 6-2 loss in the series opener on Friday night. The Colonials now hold a 2-8-1 overall record as they continue their final non-conference series of the season.
First Period: A Quick Lindenwood Lead
Lindenwood wasted no time establishing a lead, scoring just 23 seconds into the game. Nolan Seed converted on the opening shift, giving the Lions a 1-0 advantage. The early goal set a challenging tone for the Colonials.
Lindenwood Extends the Lead
The Lions continued their offensive pressure, adding a second goal at 4:28 of the first period. Cale Listlaw found the back of the net, increasing Lindenwood’s lead to 2-0. RMU struggled to establish sustained offensive zone time in the opening frame.
RMU Responds, But Lindenwood Answers
RMU managed to cut into the deficit at 8:24 when Justin addamo scored his first goal of the season, assisted by nick DiPaolo adn Cameron Garvey. This briefly shifted the momentum, bringing the score to 2-1. However, Lindenwood quickly responded. Just 38 seconds later, Ethan Zielke restored the Lions’ two-goal lead, making it 3-1.
Second Period: Lions Pull Away
Lindenwood continued to dominate in the second period. Kyle Keyser scored at 4:38,extending the lead to 4-1. The Lions capitalized on a power play at 12:29, with Cale Listlaw scoring his second goal of the night, making it 5-1. RMU goaltender Chad Veltri faced a barrage of shots, but the Lions’ offensive pressure proved too much to handle.
Third Period: Late Goal for RMU
The Colonials found the back of the net again in the third period. At 14:47, Ben Schina scored a power-play goal, assisted by Addamo and DiPaolo, bringing the score to 5-2. However, Lindenwood sealed the victory with an empty-net goal at 19:44, scored by Joe Prouty, finalizing the score at 6-2.
Key Statistics
- Shots on Goal: Lindenwood 38, RMU 24
- Power Play: Lindenwood 2-for-4, RMU 1-for-3
- goalies: Chad Veltri (RMU) – 32 saves, 6 goals allowed; Will Pelkey (Lindenwood) – 22 saves, 2 goals allowed
Looking Ahead
The Colonials will look to even the series against Lindenwood on saturday night. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. CT from Lindenwood Ice Arena.
Publication Date: 2025/11/22 09:29:08
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