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Canton, NY – Freshman Nolan Wytrykusz scored the game-tying goal and junior Joshua Rumolo scored the game-winner in overtime as the SUNY Canton men's hockey team defeated Elmira College 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS

• Result: SUNY Canton 2, Elmira 1 (OT)
• Location: Terry Martin Arena – Canton, NY
• Records: SUNY Canton (4-0-0) | Elmira (0-4-0)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Lucas Stevenson opened the scoring midway through the first period, one-timing a bouncing puck just outside the crease and sending it top shelf to give the Soaring Eagles a 1-0 lead.
• After a scoreless second period, it was Wytrykusz, snapping a hot wrister from the boards and over the glove of goaltender Karill Madiev, tying the game 1-1 at the 14:34 mark.
• In overtime the Roos dominated possession and shots and had several quality scoring chances before Rumolo broke down ice and finished a beautiful two-on-one with Spencer Sasenbury to lift the Roos to a 2-1 overtime victory.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Wytrykusz's goal was the first of his collegiate career.  Rumolo's goal was his second in two nights for the Roos.
• Canton was 0/2 on the powerplay while Elmira went 1/2 on the man-advantage.
• The Roos had the edge at the faceoff dot, winning 32 of 54 draws.  Sasenbury led the way with 12 wins and freshman Ethan Rosenoff was an impressive 9/12 in the game.
• Senior Trey Miller finished the night with 22 saves and a .957 save percentage for the game. Madiev made 30 saves for Elmira.

WHAT'S NEXT?
The Roos begin SUNYAC play on Friday (11/13) at 7 p.m. with a game at Potsdam.   
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