Game Summary: NW Express vs. Minnesota Blue Ox - 01/11/2025

1/12/2025

Northwest Express Triumph Over Minnesota Blue Ox in Overtime Thriller
Final Score: Northwest Express 5, Minnesota Blue Ox 4 (OT)
Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Venue: Spooner Civic Center

The Northwest Express secured a dramatic 5-4 overtime victory against the Minnesota Blue Ox in an electrifying matchup at the Spooner Civic Center.

First Period
Both teams came out strong, trading goals early in the game. Minnesota’s Lawson opened the scoring on the power play at 12:39, with assists from White and Korpi. The Express responded just two minutes later when Lundbohm found the back of the net, assisted by Corcoran and Browning. The period ended tied at 1-1, with penalties affecting momentum for both sides.

Second Period
The Express took control in the second frame. Berge’s early goal at 2:07, set up by Lundbohm and Corcoran, gave the Express their first lead of the game. Browning extended the lead to 3-1 just seconds before the buzzer at 19:55, with Berge and Lundbohm assisting. Physical play intensified, highlighted by a major boarding penalty to Kajima and multiple infractions for roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct.

Third Period
The third period was a rollercoaster as the Blue Ox clawed their way back. Lundbohm scored his second of the game on a power play at 1:48 to extend the Express’ lead to 4-1. However, Minnesota struck back with three unanswered goals. Sandholm, Goar, and Wallace all scored, with Wallace’s equalizer coming at 19:28 to force overtime.

Overtime
In the extra period, the Express capitalized on a critical power play. Corcoran scored the game-winning goal at 4:20, assisted by Browning and Aguilera, securing a thrilling 5-4 victory for the home team.

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