Orono beats Delano in Overtime Thriller, 4-3

Ethan Pagel scored the game-winning goal in overtime as Orono edged Delano 4-3 in a back-and-forth playoff battle. Despite being outshot 35-23, Orono capitalized on key opportunities, including a crucial power-play goal in the second period, to advance in the postseason.

First Period: Defensive Duel

Both teams came out strong defensively, keeping the game scoreless through the first 17 minutes.
Delano had a 12-3 shot advantage, but Orono goalie Evan Schmidt stood tall to keep the game even at 0-0.

Second Period: Offenses Come Alive

Delano struck first at 5:54 when Lance Halonen converted a power-play goal, assisted by Daniel Halonen and Jackson Wollak to give Delano a 1-0 lead.
Orono answered back on the power play at 9:24, with Trey Landa finishing a setup from Rory Kvern to tie it at 1-1.
Just over a minute later (10:43), Ryan De Lange buried an even-strength goal from Lachlan Hoffman and Ethan Pagel, giving Orono its first lead at 2-1.
Delano responded before the period ended (15:49), as Joseph McCabe tied the game at 2-2, assisted by Grant Bruett and Markus Kangas.

Third Period: Late Drama

Jackson Knight put Orono back in front 3-2 at 6:47, capitalizing on a great feed from Miller Williams and Brenner Kanive.
Delano refused to go away, tying the game at 10:02 with a goal from Bryce Peterson, assisted by Mason Hargarten.
Both teams locked down defensively in the final minutes, forcing overtime at 3-3.

Overtime: Pagel Wins It

The game-winner came just 2:54 into overtime, as Ethan Pagel delivered the clutch goal off a setup from Lachlan Hoffman to send Orono to victory 4-3.
Orono made the most of their chances, winning despite being outshot 35-23.

Key Takeaways

✅ Evan Schmidt’s Heroics – Orono’s goalie made 32 saves on 35 shots (.914 SV%), keeping Delano’s high-powered offense in check.
✅ Clutch Special Teams – Orono went 1-for-2 on the power play, while Delano went 1-for-3.
✅ Delano Controlled the Tempo – Outshooting Orono 35-23, but couldn’t solve Schmidt when it mattered most.
✅ Pagel Delivers the OT Winner – The forward capped a strong night with the biggest goal of the game.