(UJ) Despite being outshot 52-21, the University of Jamestown Division 1 hockey team managed a 1-1 tie with Minot State University Friday night at Wilson Arena.
The Beavers held an 18-3 advantage in shots during the third period, where both teams netted their only goal.
Eric Soar scored 23 seconds into the third to give Minot State a 1-0 lead. Paul O’Connor and Landyn Cochrane were credited with the assists
UJ tied the game at the 12:05 mark of the third on Quin Garrison (SO/Prince George, British Columbia)’s first career goal, assisted by Jordan Popoff (SO/Calgary, Alberta) and Gage Thompson (SO/Valley City, N.D.).
Tyson Brouwer (SR/Lethbridge, Alberta) made six saves in overtime to send the game to a shootout.
In the shootout, Minot State scored on two of their three attempts while the Jimmies were one of three.
Brouwer finished with 51 saves on the night. Jamestown was whistled for 10 minor penalties to eight for Minot State.
The two teams finish their home-and-home series Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. in Minot.
