Mankato West and Osseo End in 1-1 Overtime Draw

Mankato West and Osseo faced off in a defensive battle Thursday night at the Dick Vraa Memorial Ice Arena, with the game ending in a 1-1 tie after overtime. Both teams leaned heavily on their goaltending and disciplined defensive play to keep the scoring low.

Game Highlights:

Opening Goals: Osseo got on the board early with Travis Tousignant scoring at 2:29 in the first period. Mankato West quickly responded at 4:43, as Isaac Ulman found the net with an assist from Jaeger Zimmerman.
Goaltender Brilliance: After the first-period scoring, both Mason Schreiber of Mankato West and Gavin Phenow of Osseo shut the door. Each goalie stopped 40 of 41 shots, ending the night with a stellar .976 save percentage.
Overtime Stalemate: Despite a combined 17 shots during overtime, neither team managed to secure the win.

Special Teams Play:

Power plays proved unproductive for both sides, with Mankato West going 0-for-4 and Osseo finishing 0-for-3. Strong penalty killing was a key factor in the result.

Key Statistics:

Shots on Goal: Both teams tallied 41 shots, demonstrating an even offensive effort.
Penalty Minutes: Mankato West accumulated 8 minutes on 4 penalties, while Osseo recorded 10 minutes on 5 infractions.

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