Colorado Springs, CO – Colorado College continued its strong start to the 2026‑27 season with a hard‑fought 2‑2 tie against Lindenwood on Saturday afternoon at the campus‑owned Ed Robson Arena. The Tigers, ranked No. 11 nationally, showed resilience after falling behind early, while also maintaining a perfect record on the penalty kill.
Game summary
Lindenwood struck first when junior forward Jake Delaney slipped into the tiger zone and released a wrist shot from the top of the right circle with 3:58 left in the first period. The goal gave the Tigers a 1‑0 lead that would hold until the second period.
The Tigers responded in the middle frame when senior forward Kim Elfving fired a wrist shot from the slot at the 14:53 mark, extending the lead to 2‑0. Lindenwood’s goaltender Liam Beerman, who made 34 saves, kept his team within striking distance.
Colorado College’s Colton Roberts answered for the home side with his second goal of the weekend. With 2:14 remaining in the second period, Roberts received a pass from Wilson Björck and launched a rocket from the right point that beat Beerman. Björck added his fifth assist of the weekend on the play.
Late in the second period the Tigers took two penalties within 32 seconds. Both penalties were successfully killed, and the Tigers allowed only a single shot on goal during the two‑man disadvantage, underscoring the team’s disciplined special‑teams play.
In the third period, senior forward Owen Beckner tied the game at 7:44. After a shot was blocked in front of the net, Beckner collected the puck at the right dot and fired a shot to the far post that eluded Beerman, making it his fifth goal of the season.
Key performances
Goaltender Jackson Unger was a standout for Colorado College, stopping 32 of 34 shots for a .941 save percentage. His performance helped the Tigers maintain a 7‑2‑1 overall record and keep their goals‑against average among the best in the NCHC.
Lindenwood’s Liam Beerman also impressed, turning aside 34 shots despite the loss. Both teams finished the night 0‑for‑4 on the power play, highlighting the need for more efficient special‑team execution as the season progresses.
Looking ahead
Colorado College will return to NCHC action next weekend, traveling to Kalamazoo, Michigan, for a two‑game series against No. 5 Western Michigan on Nov. 13‑14. The Tigers will aim to build on their disciplined defensive play and improve their power‑play conversion as they chase a top‑four finish in the conference.
Lindenwood, meanwhile, will look to bounce back from the draw as they continue their non‑conference schedule, hoping to tighten up their defensive gaps and generate more scoring chances.
Season context
The Tigers have now killed their last 16 penalties and have allowed only two power‑play goals in 31 opportunities this season, a statistic that underscores the coaching staff’s emphasis on disciplined play. Colorado College’s 36‑34 shot advantage over Lindenwood reflects a balanced offensive output, with both teams showing the ability to generate quality chances.
Fans in Colorado Springs can catch the upcoming Western Michigan series at the newly renovated Ed Robson Arena, where the Tigers will look to continue their ascent in the national rankings.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
