CANTON, N.Y. - The Niagara Purple Eagles fell to St. Lawrence 4-3 in overtime Saturday night in non-conference hockey action from Appleton Arena.
 
How it Happened
Niagara (0-2-0) struck first with a short-handed goal by Shane Ott at 9:25 of the opening period. The goal was assisted by Glebs Prohorenkovs and Nathan Oickle.
 
After St. Lawrence (3-1-0) tied it early in the second, Spencer Young put the Purple Eagles back on top 2-1 with just 34 seconds left in the period. Brett Roloson and Alex Murray picked up assists on the play.
 
With the game tied 2-2 in the third, Niagara capitalized on a power play opportunity when Trevor Hoskin found the back of the net at 14:55, giving the Purple Eagles a 3-2 advantage. Ott collected his second point of the night with an assist.
 
St. Lawrence managed to tie the game in the final seconds of regulation before scoring the game-winner three minutes into overtime.
 
Niagara goaltender Deivs Rolovs made 26 saves in the losing effort.
 
Niagara Notes
• Saturday marked the 12th meeting all-time between NU and SLU, with the Purple and White moving to 4-7-1 in the series.
• Hoskin and Young both scored their first career goals, while Oickle and Brett Roloson were credited with their first assists as Purple Eagles. 
• Ott led Niagara with two points on a goal and an assist, recording his first multi-point game since Feb. 20, 2024 against Mercyhurst.
• Rolovs 26 saves is the most by a Purple Eagle goalie in their first start for Niagara since Mitchell Day stopped 34 shots in his first career start last season.
 
Up Next
Niagara will head to Troy, N.Y. for a two-game set with RPI beginning Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.