UNH and RPI Battle to 3-3 Tie in Intense Third Period Action

The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute men’s hockey team faced the University of New Hampshire in a tightly contested matchup that saw the teams trade momentum throughout the third period before a final penalty shift changed the complexion of the game.

Third Period Scoring Surge

The final frame began with immediate pressure from both sides, as Ian Scherzer broke the deadlock early in the period. Scherzer netted his fourth goal of the season at the 0:31 mark, assisted by Alfred Lindberg, to put RPI ahead 3-2.

The play involved a heavy presence on the ice, with Kazimier Sobieski, Ryan Michael, and Matthew Buckley supporting the scoring effort for the Engineers. Despite the early lead, the University of New Hampshire maintained an aggressive offensive posture. Grayson Burzynski blocked a shot from Martins Lavins at the 2:00 mark, temporarily stopping the UNH offense.

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New Hampshire Equalizes

The game’s intensity increased as the clock passed the ten-minute mark. Following a media timeout, UNH ramped up its shot volume, with Felix Gagnon and Nick VanTassell testing RPI goaltender Ethan McCallum. The sustained pressure eventually yielded results for the Wildcats.

At 11:01, Nick Ring scored his seventh goal of the season for New Hampshire, tying the game at 3-3.

The goal, assisted by Ryan Johnson and Conner de Haro, shifted the momentum back to the Wildcats as they capitalized on their offensive zone positioning. On the ice for UNH during the goal were Conner de Haro, Ryan Johnson, Nick Ring, Emile Guite, and Alex Carr, while RPI players Ethan Bono, Harrison Lodewyk, Grayson Burzynski, Simon Motew, and Brendan Ross were on the ice for the Engineers.

Late Game Defensive Adjustments

The closing minutes of the period were defined by a series of faceoff battles and defensive stops. Rainers Rullers and Cam MacDonald traded possessions in the faceoff circle, while both teams struggled to find a clean look at the net. Brendan Ross attempted a shot for RPI at 5:17, but the attempt missed and was saved by Teagan Kendrick.

The game’s trajectory shifted at 14:52 when Kazimier Sobieski was assessed a two-minute penalty for hooking. This infraction granted the University of New Hampshire a power play, forcing the Engineers to adjust their defensive structure in the final minutes of regulation. The penalty changed the game's momentum, as the Wildcats began their man-advantage with the score tied at three apiece.