(YLP) The Frisch Cougars earned a hard-fought 2-1 overtime victory over the Kushner Cobras in a thrilling matchup on Saturday night. With the win, Frisch improved to 4-1 on the season after a season-opening loss, showcasing their resilience and grit in a game that was as close as it gets.
Frisch took the lead first, scoring a beautiful goal to put the Cougars up 1-0. The Cougars’ defense and goaltending were solid through the middle of the game, maintaining the slim lead despite Kushner’s offensive pressure.
However, Kushner wasn’t about to go down without a fight. Late in the third period, with time winding down, Kushner found the equalizer to send the game into overtime. The goal came on a well-executed play, as the Cobras capitalized on a defensive breakdown by Frisch to tie the game 1-1 with just under a couple of minutes remaining in regulation.
With the overtime period beginning, the game was anyone’s for the taking. Frisch wasted no time in securing the win, as freshman forward Kahn scored just seven seconds into the extra frame. Kahn’s goal came off a perfect feed from Fields, who had gained possession and passed it up to Kahn. Buchsbayew also earned an assist on the play, making it a team effort to seal the victory in dramatic fashion.
The win was a huge boost for Frisch, who now sit at 4-1 on the season after their tough opening loss. The Cougars have bounced back in a big way, showing great composure in close games and proving they can finish strong in high-pressure moments.
Kushner, despite the loss, showed resilience and determination throughout the game, especially in forcing overtime after being down 1-0 late. While they didn’t get the result they wanted, the Cobras will surely take confidence from their ability to compete with one of the league’s top teams.
These two teams will meet again in just a few days, and both will likely be looking to build off the lessons learned in this thrilling contest. With the intensity of tonight’s game still fresh, fans can expect another exciting matchup when Frisch and Kushner square off again.
