Wednesday, April 2nd: A Day Full of Thrilling Hockey Action

The 2025 National Collegiate Roller Hockey Championships is underway! From the first puck drop at 7am Wednesday morning, fans were treated to heart-pounding games that kept them on the edge of their seats. Here’s a recap of the key moments from the day.

Morning Matchups:

The action kicked off bright and early, with Kennesaw State overcoming Oswego with a 6-3 win, while Rhode Island edged out Illinois State in a tight 2-1 battle. The morning continued with more high-energy clashes as Florida defeated UT-Chattanooga 6-5 in a shootout, and Massachusetts took down RIT 5-3.

At 9:00 AM, Maryville handled Yeshiva 5-2, and Hofstra narrowly escaped Purdue with a 7-6 victory. The action didn’t slow down as Penn State cruised to an 8-5 win over Cal Poly Pomona.. Meanwhile, Slippery Rock shut out Ohio State 4-0 in a dominant performance.

Afternoon Thrills:

The afternoon saw even more closely contested battles. Robert Morris edged out Farmingdale 4-3, while Tampa demolished Loyola Marymount University 10-0. The excitement continued with Neumann overcoming CSU Fullerton 5-3, and Stony Brook defeating Temple 4-3 in overtime.

In a back-and-forth battle, Michigan State narrowly defeated Cortland 7-6, and Cal Poly triumphed over Quinnipiac 7-6 as well. Northeastern proved too strong for Boston, winning 4-0. Endicott triumphed over Robert Morris 4-3 in a shootout.

Evening Drama:

As the evening wore on, fans were treated to more thrilling action. Lindenwood defeated Rowan 3-1, and Colorado defeated Florida Gulf Coast 8-3. Another shootout ending featured Arizona State edging out Henry Ford College 3-2.

Massachusetts made a statement with an 8-3 victory over Vermont, while Grand Canyon University dominated Arizona 8-1. The night got even more dramatic when Kennesaw State fell to Yeshiva 4-3. Florida took down Penn State 5-4 in another thriller, and Maryville triumphed 4-3 over Oswego in overtime.

Tampa delivered another strong performance, defeating Illinois State 10-4, but it was the late-night games that truly kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Late-Night Overtime Drama:

As the clock ticked into the late hours, the excitement continued. Cal Poly edged out Endicott 3-2 in overtime, while Farmingdale triumphed over Quinnipiac 10-7. CSU Fullerton bested Cortland 4-3 in overtime.

The night ended with more intense finishes, as Rhode Island took down Loyola Marymount University 4-3 in a shootout. UT-Chattanooga defeated Cal Poly Pomona, and Slippery Rock held off Northeastern 5-2.

In the final games of the night, Hofstra routed Vermont 12-4 and Ohio State narrowly defeated Boston 3-2, while Purdue triumphed over RIT 12-6 in the nightcap.

Conclusion:

April 2nd was filled with unforgettable moments, intense overtime and shootout finishes, and dominant performances. Whether it was Tampa’s offensive power or Slippery Rock’s strong showings, the day provided fans with a full range of emotions and action-packed games. The day was a true testament to the exciting nature of collegiate roller hockey, and with the single elimination brackets around the corner, fans can only look forward to more exciting games in the days ahead.