What happened during the UConn vs. UMass hockey game?

The arena lights went out during the overtime period of the game between the UConn Huskies and UMass Minutemen.

How did the UMass vs. UConn game conclude?

After the overtime blackout, the game went into a shootout, which UMass won after seven rounds.

Who was the star player in the UMass vs. UConn game?

Massachusetts goaltender Michael Hrabal was named the first star for making 50 saves.

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Hockey Game Plunged into Darkness During Overtime

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Summary

A college hockey game was disrupted by a sudden blackout during overtime.
The UConn Huskies and UMass Minutemen game ended in a shootout.
UMass goaltender made 50 saves to secure a win.

Hockey Game Plunged into Darkness During Overtime

A men's college hockey game between the UConn Huskies and UMass Minutemen experienced an unusual interruption when the arena lights unexpectedly shut off during overtime. The contest was tied 3-3 at the end of regulation play.

As the Huskies defenseman Kai Janviriya entered the Minutemen's zone during the overtime period, the lights in the Mullins Center went dark. The game proceeded to a shootout after no team scored in overtime.

Massachusetts ultimately prevailed in the shootout after seven rounds. UMass goaltender Michael Hrabal was recognized as the first star, making an impressive 50 saves throughout the game. The victory improved UMass's record to 12-9-1, while UConn's record fell to 11-8-3.