Marian University NCAA men’s hockey (8-11-2, 3-6-4-1 NCHA) scored three goals in the third period to defeat No. 5 Aurora.
- The Spartans were able to get out to a fast start for a second straight game scoring just 5:24 in to take a 1-0 lead.
- This lead held going into the third period after a scoreless second period.
- With just two seconds left on a power play, sophomore Daunte Fortner scored his sixth goal of the season just 2:19 into the final period with an assist to senior Blake Kleiner.
- Junior Mason Richey then gave Marian its first lead of the series scoring with just 6:58 left to play. Sophomores Nick Cherkowski and Adam Nobes each earned an assist.
- Richey then iced the game with an empty-net goal in the final minute with assists to junior Ty Mosimann and senior Colby Muise.
- Marian and Aurora each had 33 shots in the game with another strong finish seeing Marian outshoot the Spartans 11-9 in the final stanza.
- The Sabres converted one of their three power-play opportunities, while the Spartans were held scoreless on two chances.
- Marian won just 23 faceoffs and the Spartans had 44 faceoff victories.
- The win improves Marian to 3-2-1 in games against nationally-ranked opponents with just one loss coming in regulation.
