Michigan Tech Defeats Augustana in Thrilling Shootout Victory

Augustana University and Michigan Tech played to a 2-2 draw on November 7, 2026, in a contest that required a shootout to determine a winner. After a scoreless first period, the teams traded goals in the second and third frames, with Michigan Tech ultimately securing the extra point in the shootout phase.

A Tight Defensive Battle in the Second Period

The second period began with a scoreless deadlock, and both squads spent the opening minutes testing the respective netminders. According to the box score provided by Augustana University Athletics, the period saw a flurry of activity, though the defense remained disciplined. Joey DelGreco of Augustana saw his opening shot attempt blocked by Elias Jansson, a theme that persisted throughout the frame as both teams prioritized clearing the lanes in front of their goalies.

By the 12:58 mark, the stalemate finally broke. Michigan Tech’s Lauri Raiman recorded his first goal of the season, capitalizing on assists from Tyler Miller and Tristan Delisle to put the Huskies up 1-0. Augustana struggled to find an immediate equalizer despite several sustained offensive zone possessions. The Vikings’ frustrations were compounded when Owen Baumgartner hit the pipe at 11:50, a near-miss that kept the score in favor of the visitors heading into the later stages of the period.

Special Teams and Third Period Escalation

The intensity rose as the game moved into the final frame. College Hockey News reports that Augustana’s Brett Meerman found the back of the net on a power play at 18:57 of the second period—assisted by Owen Baumgartner and Leonid Bulgakov—to level the score at 1-1. The game remained a tight, physical affair, evidenced by the penalty count; Michigan Tech saw Kalem Parker, Luke Shipley, Morgan Brady, and Lucas Brenton all spend time in the box throughout the night.

The scoring continued in the third period when Michigan Tech’s Tyler Miller notched his second goal of the season on a power play at 7:44, assisted by Luke Shipley and Max Koskipirtti. Augustana responded later in the period at 10:26 when Hunter Bischoff scored, drawing assists from Brett Meerman and Easton Young to tie the game once more at 2-2. Both goalies, Mathis Langevin for Augustana and Owen Bartoszkiewicz for Michigan Tech, were instrumental in forcing the game into overtime, with Langevin recording 33 saves and Bartoszkiewicz stopping 36 shots.

Shootout Results and Final Metrics

With the score knotted at 2-2 through regulation and the scoreless overtime period, the game proceeded to a shootout. As documented by College Hockey News, the shootout saw misses from Augustana’s Jacob Jastrzebski and Brett Meerman. Michigan Tech found more success, with Max Koskipirtti and Isaac Gordon both scoring to secure the victory for the Huskies. Teydon Trembecky was the only Michigan Tech shooter to be stopped during the shootout sequence.

The statistical breakdown highlights how closely matched the two programs were throughout the night. Augustana held a slight edge in total shots, firing 38 compared to Michigan Tech’s 35. Both teams were efficient in the faceoff circle, each winning 24 draws. The draw reflects a growing competitive parity in the division, as both teams effectively mitigated the other’s offensive momentum for the majority of the 65 minutes of play.