Dartmouth Secures First Win of the Season in a Thrilling Battle

Friday, November 5

Hanover, N.H.

5:00 PM

Dartmouth College

1-2-0, 1-1-0

Colgate

5-5-0, 0-1-0

Colgate

Dartmouth

Photo by: RJB Sports

Dartmouth Secures First Win of the Season in a Thrilling Battle

11/5/2021 9:20:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey

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Two power play goals were crucial for the Big Green.

By: Nick Romei

HANOVER, N.H. — The Dartmouth men's ice hockey team defeated Colgate, 3-2, in ECAC Hockey action on Friday evening at Thompson Arena.

Dartmouth moves to 1-2-0, 1-1-0 for the season.

Another day of firsts for the Big Green as freshman Sean Chisholm scored his first collegiate goal, freshman Dylan Witzke and sophomore Nick Unruh had their first career points, sophomore Clay Stevenson earned his first win, and Koenig Family Head Coach of Dartmouth Men's Hockey Reid Cashman secured his first win on the bench.

Dartmouth opened the scoring late in the first period. Cole Hanson was sent to the penalty box for hooking and gave the Big Green a power play opportunity. Unruh played the puck to Witzke, who set it perfectly for junior Mark Gallant. Gallant controlled the puck and fired a shot to bottom left corner of the net for his first goal of the season.

The Raiders tied things up inside the first half of the second period. But the Big Green responded by scoring the next two goals.

With the game tied 1-1 heading into the third period, Dartmouth took advantage of another power play opportunity. With just under 10 seconds remaining until Colgate returned to full strength, senior captain Harrison Markell ripped a shot towards goal that at first glance look saved but trickled into the goal to give the Big Green a 2-1 lead and Markell his first goal of the season.

Dartmouth added to the lead midway through the third period. After winning the faceoff, Chisholm dashed towards the goal. Junior Tanner Palocsik fired a shot towards the goal and Chisholm redirected it into the back of the net for his first collegiate goal.

The Raiders cut into the deficit a few minutes later after a goal from Jeff Stewart. Colgate threw everything they had at the Big Green in the final minutes, including pulling goaltender Carter Gylander to bring on an extra skater. The Dartmouth defense put their bodies on the line, coming up with crucial blocks, including several key blocks from sophomore Tyler Borsch in the final moments.

Sophomore Clay Stevenson was rock solid in goal again tonight, coming up with 29 saves.

It's a quick turnaround for the Big Green, as they return to action tomorrow evening against Cornell at Thompson Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:00 pm and the game will be streamed on ESPN+.