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UQTR Patriotes Secure U Sports Men's Hockey Championship in Overtime
The University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières Patriotes claimed the U Sports men's hockey championship on Sunday, defeating the Saint Mary's Huskies 3-2 in overtime. Felix Lafrance netted the decisive goal, securing the title for UQTR.
The championship contest took place on Sunday, culminating in an overtime victory for the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières Patriotes. Their opponent, the Saint Mary's Huskies, initially established a lead in the first period. Jake Uberti opened the scoring for Saint Mary's, and Ben Allison extended their advantage in the second frame. However, the Patriotes mounted a comeback, with Pier-Olivier Roy and Charles Beaudoin each contributing a goal in the second period to level the score at 2-2. The game remained tied through regulation, leading to an extra period to determine the champion. William Grimard, the UQTR goaltender, was a key factor in the victory, making 45 saves during the match. In the bronze-medal game held earlier the same day, the University of New Brunswick Reds secured a 5-1 win over the Windsor Lancers, with Stuart Rolofs and Braeden MacPhee each scoring twice.
Key Facts
- The University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières Patriotes won the U Sports men's hockey championship.
- Felix Lafrance scored the winning goal 14:23 into overtime for UQTR.
- The final score was 3-2 against the Saint Mary's Huskies.
- Jake Uberti and Ben Allison scored for Saint Mary's.
- Pier-Olivier Roy and Charles Beaudoin scored for UQTR in the second period.
- UQTR's goaltender, William Grimard, stopped 45 shots.
- Saint Mary's goaltender, Marcus Vandenberg, made 30 saves.
- The University of New Brunswick Reds defeated the Windsor Lancers 5-1 in the bronze-medal game.