No. 8/7 Men’s Hockey Falls to Arizona State in Defeat
No. 8/7 Dartmouth men’s hockey faced a tough defeat against Arizona State on Saturday. The game took place in Hanover, New Hampshire, as part of the NCHC schedule. Dartmouth fell short with a final score of 5-1.
Game Summary
The Sun Devils kicked off the scoring just over eight minutes into the first period. They gained an early 1-0 advantage. However, Dartmouth responded shortly after, tying the game at one goal each at the 13:39 mark.
Key Moments
- First Period:
– Arizona State scored at 8:13.
– Dartmouth equalized with a goal from Hayden Stavroff, assisted by Cam MacDonald, making it 1-1. - Second Period:
– Arizona State regained the lead at 14:39, ending the period ahead 2-1. - Third Period:
– The Sun Devils scored three additional goals, including an empty net goal with two minutes remaining. - Final Outcome:
– Arizona State sealed the game with a fifth goal just 0.6 seconds before the final buzzer.
Player Highlights
Roan Clarke served as the starting goaltender for Dartmouth. He made 22 saves during the match, including 11 in the second period. His record for the season now stands at 6-1-0, with a goals against average of 1.87 and a save percentage of .906.
Standout Performers
- Hayden Stavroff:
– Scored his 14th goal of the season, leading the team.
– Currently leads the country in both goals per game (1.08) and points per game (1.62). - Defensive Contributions:
– The team blocked a total of 14 shots.
– Nikita Nikora had three blocks, while Jack Silverberg and Jason Stefanek each recorded two. - Faceoff Performance:
– Dartmouth edged ASU 29-28 in faceoffs.
– Brock Cummings won 8 of 11 faceoffs, while Hank Cleaves had the best record with 10 wins.
Next Matchup
Dartmouth will face Arizona State again as they conclude the 36th Annual Ledyard Classic. The match is scheduled for Sunday, December 28, at 3 PM at Thompson Arena. This game will be the final non-conference matchup of the season for Dartmouth. Tickets are available for purchase.
