NC State beats Temple 3-1 in return to Invisalign

RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State opened its seven-game homestand with a 3-1 win over Temple on Friday night. 

BOX SCORE | SKATER STATS | HIGHLIGHTS

Daniel Prazma scored the game’s first goal, weaving through the Temple defense to score an unassisted goal, his 13th of the season. The Icepack earned two power play opportunities in the opening period but failed to convert, though they limited the Owls to three shots on goal in the first.  

The second period was quieter for both teams, with one penalty assessed to the Owls and few stoppages. With 37 seconds remaining in the period, Aidan Raedy set up Holden Koufman at the net front, where Koufman redirected the puck for NC State’s second goal. 

Temple put itself on the board midway through the third period by poking the puck past the defense and through the skates of goaltender Pieter Bartelse. The goal dislodged the net from its posts during the play. 

The Owls pulled their goaltender in the final minute, but Koufman intercepted a pass and scored into the empty net with seven seconds remaining to seal the win. 
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Nick Shook made his season debut after returning from abroad, adding more depth and playmaking ability to the Icepack lineup. While the score might not reflect the difference between the Icepack and the Owls, NC State controlled much of the play throughout the matchup, generating quality scoring opportunities.