Stout downs Bethel in overtime on Gosselin's extra time goal

UW-Stout 3, Bethel University 2 (OT)

ST. PAUL, Minn. (January 10, 2020) - Adam Kresl scored late in regulation to push the game into overtime and Raphael Gosselin recorded the game-winning-goal midway through the overtime period to lift UW-Stout to a 3-2 overtime win over Bethel University Friday.

Stout (4-8-1) did not lead in the game until Gosselin scored the game winner two minutes into the overtime period. The Royals (3-9-2) opened the game with a breakaway goal in the first period, then added a goal in the second period to take a 2-0 lead. 

The Blue Devils scored two goals in the third period and advanced to only their second overtime game of the season.

Konnar Dechaine, who provided an assist to Kresl's tying goal, put Stout on the board at 6:31 of the third period, getting assists from Alex Stuckert and Landon Lushenko.

Kresl scored after Stout pulled their goalie to get an extra attacker on the ice, putting the puck in the net with 29 seconds remaining in regulation. In addition to Dechaine, Connor Chambers provided an assist. 

Peter Verstegen notched the assist on Gosselin's goal. 

Brandon Kitchen recorded 28 saves, including two in overtime, to record his fourth win of the season. Bethel's Ridge Gerads had 27 saves.

The Blue Devils opened the season with a 3-2 loss to Bethel University. 

Stout returns to the Fanetti Community Center, Saturday, Jan. 11 when they host Hamline University at 7 p.m., then will host UW-River Falls, Tuesday, Jan. 14.