Bobcats grab extra point in overtime against Minotauros

The Minot Minotauros and the visiting the Bismarck Bobcats tied 3-3 in regulation on Saturday. Bismarck beat Minot in overtime 4-3.

The first period was scoreless.

The Minotauros made it 1-0 again with a goal from Zack Simon at 2:50 into the second period.

The Bobcats came back and made it 1-1 after Adam Pietila scored the first goal in the period.

The Minotauros scored again, making it 2-1 with a goal from Connor McGrath with 05.08 remaining in the period.

The Bobcats came back once again, making it 2-2 after Ben Troumbly opened the scoring in the period.

The Minotauros took the lead 3-2 when Nate Mann scored after 4:28 in the third period.

The Bobcats made it 3-3 after Brady Egan netted one in the period.

In overtime, it took 4:09 before Ryan Taylor scored the game-winner for the road team, assisted by Brady Egan and Jon Ziskie.

The Minotauros were whistled for just six penalty minutes, while the Bobcats spent 26 minutes in the penalty box.

On Friday, the Minotauros will host the North Iowa Bulls at 7:30 p.m. CST at Mason City Arena and the Bobcats will play against the St. Cloud Norsemen at 7:15 p.m. CST at VFW Sports Center.