Hello folks, the Carleton Ice House is beginning to fill up as the Carleton Ravens men's hockey team prepares to face off against the Binghampton Senators (Sens) of the American Hockey League (AHL). This will likely be the toughest competition the Ravens face for the season. Stay tuned for live updates on the game.
Lineups are being announced, two minutes till the puck drops.
The puck is dropped and each team has a shot on net, both saved.
Ravens score, five minutes into the game Ravens draw first blood, as Joey Seed set up Brent Norris for a top shelf goal.
Minor penalty to the Sens Alex Guptill for tripping.
Sens hit the cross bar for their closest goal opportunity. The penalty has been killed off by the sens, the Ravens didn't manage to get any shots on net.
Huge hit by Sens David Dziurynski on Ravens captain Joey West in front of the Ravens net. West skated it off.
Huge left pad save by Ravens goalie Patrick Killeen.
Glove save by Killeen on Sens defenceman Nick Tuzzolino.
Five minutes left in the first period, the Sens out shooting the Ravens 11-5.
Big save by Sens goalie Chris Driedger on Ravens Joey west. Wests slap shot to the corner was gloved down.
First period has ended with the Ravens leading the Sens 1-0.
First period recap. The Sens are out shooting the Ravens 12-7, despite the shot count the Ravens lead 1-0 with a goal from Brent Norris. Both teams showing physicality with several large hits by both teams. The larger Sens seem to be out muscling the Ravens on the boards but aren't able to take full advantage of their size. Patrick Killeen has had some important saves for the Ravens.
The second period has begun.
Minor penalty to the sens defenceman Guillaume Lepine for tripping.
The Ravens have evened the shot count 12-12 as the Sens are yet to have a shot three minutes into the period.
Big save by Sens goalie Driedger on a slap shot from the point.
Another minor penalty to Sens defenceman Lepine for charging.
Big save for Ravens goalie Killeen off a breakaway by Sens Ryan Dzingel.
Beginning to get physical with back-to-back hits by each team.
Sens switched goalies with Scott Greenham replacing Driedger.
Two close goal opportunities by the Ravens, both coming up short as Greenham makes his first saves of the night.
Minor penalty to the Ravens Curtis Meighan for holding.
Sens goalie Greenham on the ground in pain. A scuffle of Ravens and Sens emerge over injured goalie.
After being checked by a trainer Sens Greenham is back in net and robs an open shot by the Ravens.
Puck loose in front of Ravens net, a pile up of players occurs as both teams fight for the puck.
End of second period. Score 1-0 for the Ravens.
Second period review. The Ravens have shown more offensive skill out shooting the Sens 22-21. Neither team has managed to score in the second period. Despite being out shot, the Sens have had some big chances including a breakaway from Ryan Dzingel during a penalty kill. The physicality of the game has increased with large hits by both teams and some pushing after Sens goalie Greenham was showing pain due to a Ravens player bumping him. Extremely strong goal-tending by both teams. Killeen for the Ravens playing consistent, holding a shutout after two periods and the recently subbed in Greenham with huge saves on open shots.
Third period opens with the Ravens coming close to scoring
Minor penalty to Ravens forward Corey Durocher for hooking.
Big save by Ravens goalie Killeen off a shot from the point by Sens defenceman Troy Rutowski.
Big save by Killeen, the Ravens kill off the penalty after surviving good pressure by the Sens.
Minor penalty to Ravens Killeen for roughing, Brett Gustavsen serving the penalty.
Minor penalty on Sens Travis Ewanyk for high sticking.
Minor penalty to Ravens forward Derek Froats for high sticking.
Physicality is increasing towards the end of the game as both teams are penalized.
Huge save by Killeen on a scramble in front of the net.
Minor penalty to Sens Alex Wideman for roughing. Timeout for the Ravens.
Final minutes of play remain, Ravens still lead the sens 1-0, Sens are pushing for a goal.
Minor penalty to Sens Cole Scheider for slashing.
Final score 1-0 for the Ravens, shutout for Patrick Killeen after 29 shots on goal.
Third period review. A penalty heavy period as both teams tempers flared. Not a lot of offence by either team. The Ravens played a defensive heavy third period holding off the Sens to come away with the victory.
Due to this being an exhibition game, their is a 3 on 3 overtime game occurring to entertain the fans some more.
Breakaway for Ravens Michaek McNamee, big save by Greenham.
Sens player crashed into Ravens goalie Patrick Killeen, a brawl brought both teams in front of the net.
Another big save by Killeen.
Minor penalty to Ravens Ryan Van Stralen for tripping.
Sens goal for Troy Rutkowski. Overtime is over, both teams are shaking hands.
That's the game folks, thanks for tuning in. Regulation victory for the Ravens, overtime victory for the Sens.
Hello folks, the Carleton Ice House is beginning to fill up as the Carleton Ravens men's hockey team prepares to face off against the Binghampton Senators (Sens) of the American Hockey League (AHL). This will likely be the toughest competition the Ravens face for the season. Stay tuned for live updates on the game.
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