The Clarkson Golden Knights concluded the regular season with a 6-2 win at Princeton to finish at 18-15-1, assuring the Knights of their 79th winning season in program history. Clarkson finished 4-1 in their last five, with wins over the 1st and 2nd place teams in the ECAC. Â
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The Knights would fall behind 1-0 in the first when Ian Murphy would score at 6:57 for the Tigers. Princeton would out shoot the Knights 13-4 in the opening period, but Autin Roden would hold the Tigers to just the one goal.
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It seemed like the Knights were able to find another gear in the middle period, they would start with a 5 on 3 power play and while they didn't score on the power play,
Cody Monds would make it 1-1 at 2:21 just after the penalties expired. Â
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Noah Beck would convert on a wrist shot from the high slot to give the Knights the lead for good at 7:29 on the 2nd.Â
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Princeton would score at 7:30 of the 3rd to cut the lead to 4-2. The Tigers, who like to play a high octane offense would put pressure on the Knights, but
Anthony Romano would get a breakaway and score at 14:29 to put the game near out of reach and then 4:01 left in the game,
Mathieu Gosselin would convert into the empty net to seal it for the Knights.Â
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With the win, but a Dartmouth win over Yale, Clarkson will remain in 5th and host RPI in a opening round game on Saturday at 7:00 pm. Season Ticket holders have this game as part of their package. Tickets will go on sale through the Cheel Ticket office on Sunday at 11 am. Â
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Playoff Tickets vs RPI
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