No. 20 Colorado College emerged victorious with a 6-4 win over No. 16 North Dakota in a thrilling game at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D. The Tigers scored four goals in the third period to break a 2-2 tie and secure their fifth consecutive win over North Dakota. Despite North Dakota battling back, Dylan James stood out with two goals and two assists, recording a career-best four points in the game. The junior forward factored into all four goals by North Dakota. Jake Livanavage and Cameron Berg also contributed with three points and two assists, respectively.
Sophomore goaltender Hobie Hedquist made 19 saves, but North Dakota couldn’t hold off Colorado College’s offensive surge in the third period. Despite taking the lead during the game, North Dakota couldn’t maintain it as Colorado College’s late goals sealed the victory.
North Dakota will aim to split the series in a rematch on Saturday night. The team faces a tough challenge as they try to bounce back from their recent loss. Despite the defeat, North Dakota saw standout performances from their players, with Dylan James showcasing his scoring prowess and Livanavage providing strong offensive support. The team will look to regroup and come back stronger in the next game.
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