Pittsburgh, PA (Jan. 12, 2024) - Frazer Dodd scored the game-winner in overtime as Alvernia University defeated Chatham University 3-2 on Friday night in UCHC men's ice hockey action at Chatham.

The Cougars scored the 2-2 equalizer with just over a minute to play to force overtime. But, Alvernia still came away with the win following the game-winner from Dodd.

With the win, Alvernia improves to 9-5-1 overall and 7-4 in UCHC play. The Cougars drop to 5-8 overall and 4-7 in UCHC action.

How it Happened

• Alvernia got on the board midway through the first period as Logan vande Meerakker found the back of the net for the fourth straight game to give Alvernia the 1-0 lead. Isaac Chapman and Andrew Deschenese recorded the assists on the goal.
• Alvernia held Chatham to just two shots on goal in the period as Alvernia took the 1-0 lead into the second frame.
• The Golden Wolves took a 2-0 lead as vande Meerakker scored his second of the night, this time off the assist of Vincent Servizzi to give Alvernia the 2-0 lead.
• Alvernia's two goal advantage lasted just 15 seconds as Chatham got one back to make it a 2-1 game with 13:15 to play in the period.
• The Cougars and Golden Wolves played even through the rest of the period and Alvernia killed off a late penalty to take a 2-1 advantage into the final frame.
• Both teams traded power play opportunities during the first half of the third period, but neither team could convert.
• With Alvernia on a power play opportunity with just under three minutes to play, the Golden Wolves seemed poised to come away with the 2-1 win. But, down a man, the Cougars went empty net and the gamble paid off as Nick Cyprian scored the late equalizer for the Cougars with 1:10 to play in regulation.
• Neither team took a shot on goal through the remainder of regulation as the game headed to overtime.
• Alvernia sent in three shots on goal through the first minute of overtime, but did not break through.
• Following a turnover by Chatham, Alvernia set it up and brought the puck down the ice. Hunter Alden took it behind the net and fired a pass over to Dodd off the left post. Dodd quickly tipped it in for the 3-2 game-winner. Alvernia did not allow a shot in overtime.

Inside the Box Score

• Vande Meerakker scored two goals to bring his season total 11 goals.
• Jacob Stern finished with 23 saves in net to pick up the win.
• Matthew Davies led Alvernia with two blocks, and Alden led Alvernia with 13 faceoff wins.

Of Note

• Vande Meerakker's two goals marked his fourth multi-goal game this season and ninth multi-point game of the season.
• Today's win marks Alvernia's first win over Chatham in program history. The Golden Wolves went 0-1-1 against the Cougars last season. 

Up Next

• Alvernia is back at Chatham tomorrow at 6:00 PM look for the UCHC series sweep