RECAP: #8 men’s hockey split games on home ice

The Gee-Gees men's hockey team kicked off their weekend on home ice with a horse race against the Western Mustangs. The Friday night match ended in favour of the Mustangs, and the Gee-Gees squad went on to pick up a win against the York Lions.

Ottawa started the game trailing after the opening period. Partway through the second, Gee-Gees captain, Anthony Poulin put the home team on the board. Western regained their lead, but an incredible effort on the rebound by Mathieu Desgagnes evened the score at 2-2.

A scoreless third period sent the teams to overtime action.

Nearing the end of the overtime frame, a big shot by the Mustangs bounced off the crossbar. Western was able to capitalize on their rebound and call game at 3-2.

The Gee-Gees were quick to bounce back from the overtime loss. Hosting the Lions for a Sunday afternoon contest, the Gee-Gees picked up a 3-1 win.

Ottawa capitalized on a pair of powerplay opportunities in the second period. Desgagnes and Marc-Antoine Seguin each scored with the numbers advantage.

Mitch Martin added a goal partway through the third period to call game.

The Gee-Gees are on the road to close out the OUA regular season, visiting Brock and Guelph on Friday and Saturday.