Falcons Prevail Over Oshkosh

MEQUON, Wis. – The Concordia University Wisconsin ACHA team returned to conference action on Friday with a 4-2  win over the UW-Oshkosh Titans to improve to 8-3-0 overall and 3-0-0 Northern Collegiate Hockey League (NCHL) play.

The Falcons dominated the first period, firing off 25 shots while limiting the Titans to just nine. Concordia took a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes, thanks to a goal by senior Andrew Malek (Milwaukee, Wis.) with 2:27 left in the period. The play was set up by seniors Tommy Cassel (Grafton, Wis.) and Garrett Wilderman (Waukesha, Wis.), culminating in Malek redirecting near the Titan's crease and sneaking past the UWO goaltender.

Freshman goaltender Tug Staudacher (Yorkville, Ill.) made nine saves during the opening frame, ensuring the Falcons maintained their advantage. 

After the break, the Titans struck first, tying the game at 1-1.

However, the Falcons answered back in the latter half of the second period, regaining the lead with 5:09 remaining. Sophomore Owen Almburg (Glenview, Ill.) initiated the scoring play, delivering a precise pass to senior Nolan Judge (Glendale, Ariz.). Judge then sent a shot on goal, which was deflected by Tommy Cassel, marking CUW's second goal of the night. 

Just 28 seconds later, at the 4:41 mark, the Titans answered back again, scoring to tie the game at 2-2 with one period remaining.

Determined to maintain their undefeated conference record, CUW quickly regained the lead after the break. With 15:54 left in the game, Tommy Cassel redirected another shot to slip the puck past the Titans' goaltender, with Owen Almburg once again providing the assist.

The Blue and White sealed the victory with just 10 seconds remaining when Cassel found Andrew Malek open near the net, extending Concordia's lead to 4-2.

Tommy Cassel led the way with an impressive four points, contributing two goals and two assists. Owen Almburg added two assists, while Andrew Malek scored two goals.

In goal, Tug Staudacher made 17 saves, earning his second career win.

The Falcons and Titans will meet again on Saturday for round two.