Spartans fall in OT thriller
Seniors Max Plunkett, Tucker Stamper and junior Taylor Burger celebrate after Stamper’s goal in the first period. The Spartans lost 3-4 against Eau Claire North in overtime last Saturday at Wessman arena.
January 17, 2018
Last Saturday the boys’ hockey team played Eau Claire North at Wessman arena, losing 3-4 in overtime.
Seniors Tucker Stamper and Max Plunkett combined for two unanswered goals to start the game. In the second period, Eau Claire came back with two of their own goals.
With 4:30 remaining in the third period, junior Taylor Burger scored on a backhand wrap around to go up 3-2. Burger’s goal seemed to be the game-winner until Eau Claire scored with 2.7 seconds left in the third period to force overtime.
With 3:25 left in the overtime, Eau Claire scored and beat the Spartans.
Before the game, the Spartans were ranked third in the state. Their record dropped to 11-4-1.
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