As the puck drops on the dawn of a new season, the Drake University Hockey Club is ready to take part in the competitive world of collegiate hockey. The Division III team has faced off against Creighton and Northern Illinois University.
The Bulldogs demonstrated remarkable resilience in a recent showdown against the Northern Illinois Huskies on Sept. 28 at the Recplex. After trailing 5-0 at the end of the second period, they returned to make it a tied game at 5-5. Carrying them into overtime ultimately led to a shootout, where the Bulldogs showcased their fighting skills.
“We scored five goals in the third period and went into overtime, but unfortunately, we lost in a shootout.