POTSDAM, N.Y. – The special teams of Arizona State ice hockey (7-5-0) continued to shine on Friday night at Cheel Arena against Clarkson University (6-6-0) as the Sun Devil penalty kill group reached 14 consecutive kills dating back to October 29. It was anyone's night for an entire 60 minutes until the Golden Knights stole the game with 16 seconds left in regulation to defeat the Sun Devils, 2-1.
The loss snaps a three-game winning streak against Clarkson dating back to 2020 and a five-game win streak for ASU this season.
Tim Lovell scored the sole Sun Devil goal in the second period, his second goal of the year to tally seven points this season through 12 games. Lovell is +5 on the year, which is tied for third-highest on the team. Josh Doan and Robert Mastrosimone earned the assists on Lovell's goal. Doan's assist extends his point-scoring streak to three games.
TJ Semptimphelter made his 12th consecutive start in the maroon and gold and made 25 saves.
ASU and CU complete the two-game series tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. MST on ESPN+.
First Period
Four minutes into the introductory frame, ASU served its first penalty of the night - a call on Josh Doan for hitting from behind. ASU's penalty kill squad made easy work, allowing only two shots on goal to make their way to TJ Semptimphelter between the pipes.
The kill in the first period is the 12th consecutive penalty kill for the Sun Devils. The last time they gave up a power play goal was in the first period against then-No. 6 North Dakota on October 29.
Clarkson took a penalty for hooking with 90 seconds left, so ASU would start the second period with 41 seconds left on the man-advantage.
ASU was slightly outshot by Clarkson in the first, 7-6.
Second Period
Clarkson snuffed the ASU power play chance to start the second period. The Golden Knights went on to strike first to take the 1-0 lead at 7:59 in the period. One minute later, the Sun Devils enjoyed their second power play opportunity of the night after a slashing call on Clarkson, but could not capitalize.
ASU killed yet another CU power play - their 13th kill in a row - and held the Golden Knights shotless for the complete two minutes.
Tim Lovell answered the call and knotted the score, 1-1, at 13:42 into the second period. Josh Doan battled in the corner against two Golden Knights, spitting the puck out to Robert Mastrosimone who tossed the puck across the zone to Lovell. The assist by Doan extends his point-scoring streak to three games.
Third Period
Four minutes into the third, Ty Murchison was assessed a penalty for roughing. The PK squad proved they're on a heater, stifling their 16th straight, and third of the night.
The game remained tied despite a strong offensive showing by ASU. Another big opportunity came with four minutes left in regulation as the Sun Devils went on their third power play of the night. CU also remained perfect on its PK to hold the score at 1-1.
With 16 seconds left in the third, Clarkson scored the tiebreaker to defeat ASU 2-1.
The loss snaps a three-game winning streak against Clarkson dating back to 2020 and a five-game win streak for ASU this season.
Tim Lovell scored the sole Sun Devil goal in the second period, his second goal of the year to tally seven points this season through 12 games. Lovell is +5 on the year, which is tied for third-highest on the team. Josh Doan and Robert Mastrosimone earned the assists on Lovell's goal. Doan's assist extends his point-scoring streak to three games.
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— Sun Devil Hockey (@SunDevilHockey) November 19, 2022
TJ Semptimphelter made his 12th consecutive start in the maroon and gold and made 25 saves.
ASU and CU complete the two-game series tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. MST on ESPN+.
First Period
Four minutes into the introductory frame, ASU served its first penalty of the night - a call on Josh Doan for hitting from behind. ASU's penalty kill squad made easy work, allowing only two shots on goal to make their way to TJ Semptimphelter between the pipes.
The kill in the first period is the 12th consecutive penalty kill for the Sun Devils. The last time they gave up a power play goal was in the first period against then-No. 6 North Dakota on October 29.
Clarkson took a penalty for hooking with 90 seconds left, so ASU would start the second period with 41 seconds left on the man-advantage.
ASU was slightly outshot by Clarkson in the first, 7-6.
Second Period
Clarkson snuffed the ASU power play chance to start the second period. The Golden Knights went on to strike first to take the 1-0 lead at 7:59 in the period. One minute later, the Sun Devils enjoyed their second power play opportunity of the night after a slashing call on Clarkson, but could not capitalize.
ASU killed yet another CU power play - their 13th kill in a row - and held the Golden Knights shotless for the complete two minutes.
Tim Lovell answered the call and knotted the score, 1-1, at 13:42 into the second period. Josh Doan battled in the corner against two Golden Knights, spitting the puck out to Robert Mastrosimone who tossed the puck across the zone to Lovell. The assist by Doan extends his point-scoring streak to three games.
Third Period
Four minutes into the third, Ty Murchison was assessed a penalty for roughing. The PK squad proved they're on a heater, stifling their 16th straight, and third of the night.
The game remained tied despite a strong offensive showing by ASU. Another big opportunity came with four minutes left in regulation as the Sun Devils went on their third power play of the night. CU also remained perfect on its PK to hold the score at 1-1.
With 16 seconds left in the third, Clarkson scored the tiebreaker to defeat ASU 2-1.