Clarkson girls hockey spoils Maci’s homecoming, beats Union in overtime | sports

But Nicole Gosling spoiled it Friday when she scored 1:51 into overtime to give the sixth-ranked Golden Knights a 3-2 ECAC hockey win over the Garnett Chargers at Chiel Arena.

Union (3-2-0 ECACH, 10 points, 5-8-0 overall) had one point in the overtime loss. This is only the second time Union has scored against Clarkson (2-1-0, 5 points, 8-3-0 overall). Union beat Clarkson 2-1 at Messa Rink on November 4, 2011.

Maci spent eight years on Clarkson’s staff before being named Union’s head coach on July 31, serving as a top assistant on Matt Desrosiers’ staff.

After a scoreless first period, Clarkson took a 1-0 lead on Anee Cherkowski’s goal 39 seconds into the second period. Maddie Suitor tied the score for Union midway through the second.

The Golden Knights regained the lead on a Sena Catterall goal 5:28 into the third period. Karianne Engelbert tied the score for Union less than six minutes later.

Union goalkeeper Sophie Matsoukas made 26 saves.

The Garnet Chargers face No. 8 St. Louis on Saturday at 3 p.m. Visit Lawrence.

Combination 0 1 1 0 — 2

Clarkson 0 1 1 1 — 3

First period – none. Punishment — None.

Second period — 1, Clakrson, Cherkowski (Fess, Catterall), :39. 2, Union, Suitor (Kentala, Burg), 10:17. Penalty — Goodwin, Cla (tripping), 14:48.

Third period — 3, Clarkson, Catterall (Hicks), 5:28. 4, Union, Engelbert (Greco, Mansi), 11:17. Punishment — None.

Overtime — 5, Clarkson, Gosling (Cherkowski, Goodwin), 1:51. Punishment — None.

Goals Scored — Union 3-5-8-2 — 18. Clarkson 9-10-8-2 — 29.

Power Play Opportunities — Union 0/1; Clarkson 0/0.

Goalies — Union, Matsuukas (29 shots, 26 saves) Clarkson, Minotti (18-16).

Answer – 717.

Referees — Tippi Hill, Alexander Bergeron. Linesmen – Jackie Presser, Kobe Munson