Final Score From Friday, October 29th
Ohio State 5
St. Cloud State 2
Halloween Fun At The OSU Ice Rink
Eerie times in the Lake Erie State. But no, it's not an apparition. The Buckeyes really are Perfect Killers. The PK really is a spotless 26 for 26 on the season. Tonight the stat was 4 for 4. That would always be a good thing. But it was noticeably helpful tonight. Successful kills came with the Buckeyes guarding leads of 1-0 & 4-2. Huskies conversations at those junctures would have significantly changed the complexion of the game.
Yes, of course. The Buckeyes wore their infamous Black Jerseys for the occasion. Some Drop Shadow Orange on the jersey numbers would have completed the look. But it turned out the Buckeyes were plenty spooky enough.
And move over
Elm Street. The Huskies had their very own
Nightmare on Lane Avenue during the first period, being outshot 19-0. OK. Maybe, just maybe, 1 or 2 of those wide shots were actually on target. But the Buckeyes did a great job keeping St. Cloud away from the Ohio State net, while pouring on intense pressure in the offensive zone.
Three Stars Of The Game: Decidedly Unofficial & Just For Fun
St. Cloud State Honorable Mention: (tie) Emma Gentry and Klara Hymlarova
Some teams might have been been dispirited by the first period barrage they endured. But the Hard Working Huskies weren't dead yet. Instead, they came out for the second period fully recharged & got 2 quick goals from Emma & Klara.
Ohio State Honorable Mention: Ramsey Parent
The Buckeye 4th Line might have liked a little more ice time last weekend against the Badgers. But whatever the exact cause,
Madisyn Wiebe/
Lexi Templeman/Parent came out flying against St. Cloud. That effort was rewarded on the game's opening goal. The play began with Lexi sending a pass back to
Madison Bizal back at the point. Next, a D2D pass from Bizal to
Riley Brengman. Riley fired, and a nifty re-direct by Ramsey proved to be the Trick that completed the play.
#3 Star: Hadley Hartmetz, Ohio State
The GWG was Hadley's first goal as Buckeye. The Treat? The Game-Used Puck, of course.
The scoring play was initiated by
Lauren Bernard, who wrapped the puck around the boards in the offensive end. Hadley held the zone, then dished off to Jenna Buglioni behind the Huskies net. Crashing the slot, Hartmetz got the puck back and found the twine with some Halloween Magic!
#2 Star: Jenna Buglioni, Ohio State
Speed kills. And Boo-glioni is lightning fast. Jenna's quick strike forecheck Haunted St. Cloud all night long, particularly on that Perfect PK.
As noted above, Jenna had the primary assist on Hadley's goal.
#1 Star: Paetyn Levis, Ohio State
Paetyn was positively Levitating tonight. After an extended stretch with the Buckeyes guarding a 1-0 lead, Levis bagged the goal that broke open the first period. Then, with the Buckeyes guarding a 3-2 lead in the second period, Paetyn righted the ship for good with the 4th Buckeye tally.
That play began with
Sophie Jaques charging into the slot, and putting a stiff shot on goal.
Claire DeGeorge was positioned on the right post, creating a major distraction for the St. Cloud netminder. The puck wound up to the left of the net, and was recaptured by the joint efforts of
Jennifer Gardiner & Levis. It was Levis who ultimately pushed it home.
Two goals, both at key junctures, earns Paetyn the #1 Star.
Up Next: Buckeyes/Huskies Rematch at 2:01PM Saturday. Come To The OSU Rink. If You Dare!