WALTHAM, Mass. – The Army West Point men’s hockey team battled to a 3-3 tie against Bentley Friday night at Bentley Arena, securing an extra Atlantic Hockey point with a shootout goal from Nils forselius.
Army jumped to a 2-1 lead early in the second period thanks to a goal from n>, but Bentley answered with a late power play goal to tie the game at two heading into the second intermission. The Falcons then took the lead with another power play goal four and a half minutes into the third. Army responded mid-way through the period with a goal from Barron Woodring, set up by passes from Forselius and Jack Ivey, tying the game at three.
Despite a flurry of shots from both teams,including a barrage against Army goaltender Gavin Cataldo during overtime,the score remained tied. Forselius ultimately sealed the victory for the Black Knights with the lone goal in the shootout.
Cataldo finished with 36 saves,marking his fourth game this season with at least 30 saves. Bentley outshot Army 39-31, but the Black Knights were more efficient, posting a .097 shots percentage compared to Bentley’s .077. Forselius,Woodring,and Ivey each recorded multi-point performances.
The tie brings Army’s all-time record against Bentley to 38-37-16, dating back to 1981.The two teams will meet again Sunday, Nov. 9th, at Tate Rink with puck drop scheduled for 2 p.m. ET.
