Box Score March 25, 2018
BOX SCORE
Allentown, Pa. - The Denver Pioneers (23-10-8) fell, 5-1, to the Ohio State Buckeyes (26-9-5) in the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Midwest Regional Final on Sunday at the PPL Center in Allentown, Pa.
"I thought we came out and were ready," Richard and Kitzia Goodman Head Coach Jim Montgomery said. "Our effort was really good tonight. We just have to tip our hat to Ohio State. They were better than us in every facet. They deserve to move on."
Kevin Miller scored twice for the Buckeyes and Sean Romeo made 30 saves to end the Pioneers' season.
The teams skated to a scoreless first period with Denver’s best opportunity coming on the power play at 13:55 of the frame. Operating on the man advantage, Jarid Lukosevicius attempted to bank a rebound off Sean Romeo into the net, but the puck bounced on the goal line before Romeo reached behind his back to save the goal. Ohio State outshot Denver, 8-6, through 20 minutes.
Dakota Joshua gave the Buckeyes a 1-0 lead at 3:47 of the second period, collecting a loose puck from Brandon Kearney’s shot and shooting a backhander with his back to the goal. Tanner Jaillet appeared unable to see the shot through a net-front screen. The Pioneers nearly equalized with 5:20 remaining in the period as Troy Terry carried the puck around Romeo before putting a pass through the crease, but nobody was there for the tap-in. Ohio State exposed the missed opportunity less than one (1) minute later as Christian Lampasso dug the puck from the end boards and set up Kevin Miller for backhander over Jaillet’s glove. The Buckeyes carried the 2-0 lead into the second intermission.
The Buckeyes had a pair chances was 6:23 of the third period, but Jaillet made the initial save on a slap shot from the point then shut down Joshua on a one-on-one from the bottom of the left circle. Ohio State made it 3-0 at 9:27 of the third period as Tanner Laczynski drove the net and slipped a pass across the crease for Matt Joyaux.
Ian Mitchell found Tyson McLellan with a pass through the crease for the Pioneers’ lone goal of the game at 11:21 of the third period, but Ohio State responded 30 seconds later with a similar play for Miller’s second goal of the game. With Jaillet pulled at the 14:16 of the frame, Mason Jobst iced the game with an empty-netter.
Denver finished 0/2 on the power play. Jaillet made 19 saves.
Troy Terry and Ian Mitchell were named to the All-Tournament team.
ALUMNI GIVING CHALLENGE
The University of Denver is holding an alumni giving challenge for the 2017-2018 season in an effort to increase student-athlete alumni participation in the Denver Athletics Annual Fund. The sport with the highest percentage of alumni participation will receive an additional $10,000 of support through the generosity of an anonymous donor. Alumni can make a gift online, by calling 303-871-2388 during normal business hours or by sending a check to:
Athletics Development Office
2201 E. Asbury Avenue
Denver, CO 80208
SEASON TICKET RENEWALS
Current hockey season ticket holders can renew their seats for the 2019-18 hockey season online or over the phone by calling the Denver ticket office at 303-871-4625. Ticket holders can also renew their seats at the NCHC Quarterfinals games this weekend in person at the sales table located on the concourse next to the Murray Armstrong statue. New season tickets for the 2019-18 hockey season will go on sale Monday, March 19th.
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