Wings beat Bulls in overtime
The North Iowa Bulls hosted the Aberdeen Wings in the action on Saturday in what was expected to be a close game. The game went into overtime and Aberdeen prevailed. The final score was 4-3.
The North Iowa Bulls hosted the Aberdeen Wings in the action on Saturday in what was expected to be a close game. The game went into overtime and Aberdeen prevailed. The final score was 4-3.
The Bulls had a good start to the game. They took a 2-0 lead after goals from Justin Mexico and Carter Rapalje before the Wings replied and made it 2-1 when Will Gilson scored the first goal.
Ronan Walsh scored at 1:28 into the second, assisted by Cade Neilson and Will Gilson, to give the Wings the lead.
Jacob Bosse then tallied a goal at 9:03 of the second period, cutting the deficit to 3-2. Cade Neilson and Patrick O'Connell assisted on the play.
Byron Hartley scored at 14:36 into the second, assisted by Max Scott and Jack Mesic, to give the Bulls the lead.
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The third period ended scoreless, and the game continued into overtime.
In overtime, it took 2:44 before Will Gilson scored the game-winner for the road team, assisted by Kyle Gaffney and Kevin MacKay.
The Bulls were whistled for 10 penalty minutes, while the Wings spent six minutes in the penalty box.
Both teams are back in action on Friday, with the Bulls hosting the Minot Minotauros at 7:30 p.m. CST at Mason City Arena and the Wings visiting the Austin Bruins at 7:15 p.m. CST at Odde Ice Center.