Reading, Pa. (November 7, 2026) — Alvernia men's ice hockey (0-3-1, 0-1-1 MAC) tied with the Arcadia Knights (1-0-2, 0-0-2 MAC) in their first meeting of the season on home ice at the Body Zone Saturday night.
The Golden Wolves led 3-1 with just five minutes left to play, but two late goals by the Knights forced a five-minute overtime period that went scoreless. Austin Osiowy, Keegan Driscoll, and Anthony Piccininno all netted goals for the Golden Wolves.
How It Happened:
- Alvernia struck first in the contest when Austin Osiowy sent a wrist shot past the Arcadia netminder and found the back of the net off an assist from Keegan Driscoll and Vincent Gazquez.
- Less than four minutes later, the Knights responded with a goal of their own to even things back up at 1-1 going into the second period.
- Arcadia came out firing in the second period, but the Golden Wolves were able to hold them at bay off the back of Connor Graham, who made five saves in the opening minute and a half.
- With eight minutes remaining in the period, Keegan Driscoll connected with Anthony Piccininno to regain the lead for the Golden Wolves. This lead, however, would be sustained well into the third period.
- Just five minutes into the period, the Golden Wolves capitalized on a power-play opportunity and added an insurance goal when Keegan Driscoll slotted one past the Arcadia keeper. Jake Mallory and Austin Osiowy assisted on the third goal of the game for Alvernia.
- The rest of the third period was all Knights, who would cut into the Golden Wolves' lead with just under five minutes to go in the third period, making it 3-2. Just minutes later, the Knights would net the equalizer that would eventually send the game to overtime.
- During the overtime period, the Knights continued to carry the momentum from the finale of the third period, but Connor Graham and the Golden Wolves defense stayed stubborn and forced the shootout.
- Connor Graham went perfect in the shootout, saving every attempt that was sent his way, while Jake Mallory scored the only goal with a bottle-popping wrist shot to the goalie's blocker side. The Golden Wolves won the shootout 1-0.
Inside the Box Score:
- Keegan Driscoll had a career night, contributing to all three goals with three points on a goal and two assists in the contest. Following him was Austin Osiowy, who had a goal and an assist as well. Anthony Piccininno also netted one for the Golden Wolves.
- Connor Graham made 34 saves on the night and went perfect in the penalty shootout.
- The Golden Wolves won the majority of the face offs at 42-of-72.
- Peter Lopes recorded four blocks on the night for the Golden Wolves.
Up Next:
- The Golden Wolves will be back in action this Friday at the Body Zone in an away contest against cross-town rival Albright at 7:00 PM.
