Like a bunch of crazed dogs. That is the only way I can describe the play of the Dutchmen tonight. From the second the puck dropped they have been flying all over the place.
The excitement might have gotten the better of them to start the game. They took two penalties within the first five minutes of the game, something uncharacteristic of this usually disciplined team. They more than made up for it, though, outshooting RPI 13-6, and outscoring them 2-1.
Union only had one power play opportunity in the period (the second penalty came with seven seconds left in the frame), but scored mere seconds into the opportunity (nine to be exact). Kelly Zajac made a great play to set up the scoring chance. While being checked, Zajac was able to keep his balance and get off a beautiful pass to Kyle Bodie, who set up Wayne Simpson for a shot in the slot.
The other goal in the period came earlier, when Max Novak took the puck into RPI's zone, beat his defender, and shot the puck in past Bryce Merriam.
The crowd has been outstanding tonight too. The place is packed with both RPI and Union fans. Both sides are really into it, and it honestly has felt like the building has shook at certain points.
In the second, Union will start with 1:53 left in their power play. If they keep up the intensity, they should not only win their game today, but they'd have a good chance of taking home the Whitelaw trophy in a week as well.
LET'S GO!
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