Henniker, N.H.—New England College scored the game's final three goals to post a 4-3 overtime win against Skidmore College in New England Hockey Conference play Saturday evening.
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The loss drops the Thoroughbreds to third place in the NEHC with a 6-3-1 league and 7-8-2 overall record. The Pilgrims take over second place at 7-4 and 11-6.
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After spotting NEC a 1-0 lead, Skidmore took a 2-1 into the first intermission on goals by
Corey Morgan and
Adam Moodie.
Max Hegge and Moodie assisted the first goal, while Morgan and
Jack Barton had the helpers on the second score.
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Connor Van Arnam made it 3-1 from
John Litscher and
Andrew Popp at 19:12 of the second period.
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NEC tied it with a pair of third period goals and got the game winner at 2:09 of the overtime.
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Skidmore had a 41-35 shot advantage.
Brandon Kasel stopped 31 shots for the Thoroughbreds.
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Next up are home NEHC games against UMASS Boston (Jan. 20, 7 p.m.) and Babson (Jan. 21, 4 p.m.).
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