Dordt University scored six goals in the first period and added two more in the second to earn an 8-1 win over the University of Nebraska in ACHA Division III men's hockey action Friday, October 30, at Vernon Arena in the All Seasons Center.
Box ScoreÂ
The Defenders wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. Reuben Horneman scored just 24 seconds into the game, with Rylan Veenstra assisting. Veenstra then scored twice in a 12-second span, at 6:51 and 7:03, to give Dordt a 3-0 advantage.
The Defenders continued to build their lead as Mason Carrels scored at 12:21, assisted by Zach Espenson and Cody Thomas. Mason Spejcher added a goal at 13:35, with Riley Williams recording the assist, and Tristan Schlechter scored at 16:11 off a Spejcher assist. Dordt carried a 6-0 lead into the first intermission.
Dordt added to its advantage with two power-play goals in the second period. Horneman scored his second goal of the game at 6:14, assisted by Levi Loken and Veenstra. Horneman completed his hat trick at 17:45, with Spejcher and Espenson providing the assists. The Defenders took an 8-0 lead into the third period.
Nebraska scored its lone goal with 46 seconds remaining in the game, but Dordt finished with an 8-1 victory.
The Defenders held a 57-20 advantage in shots on goal, including a 22-6 edge in the opening period and a 20-6 advantage in the second. Dordt converted two of its five power-play opportunities, while Nebraska was held scoreless on three chances.
Tim Nanson played all 60 minutes in goal for Dordt and recorded 19 saves on 20 shots.
Dordt Leaders
Team stat comparisons
| Category |
Dordt |
Nebraska |
| Goals |
8 |
1 |
| Shots on goal |
57 |
20 |
| Power plays |
2-5 |
0-3 |
| Penalty minutes |
8 |
12 |
