Air Force players Pierce Pluemer, left, and Joe Tyran celebrate after scoring the first goal of the game during the first period against Niagara University at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. Pluemer scored USAFA's first goal 1:58 into the game. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)
Air Force players Pierce Pluemer, left, and Joe Tyran celebrate after scoring the first goal of the game during the first period against Niagara University at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. Pluemer scored USAFA’s first goal 1:58 into the game. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Air Force’s Kieran Durgan, left, and Niagara’s Justin Kendall look back at the puck during the game at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Air Force Academy’s Kyle Haak takes a shot on Niagara’s goalie Brian Wilson during the game at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Air Force goalie Billy Christopoulos saves a goal during the game against Niagara University at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Air Force’s Alex Mehnert takes a shot on Niagara’s goalie Brian Wilson during the second period of the game against Niagara University at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Niagara’s Jack Zielinski and Air Force Academy’s Pierce Pluemer battle for the puck during the game at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Air Force Academy’s Evan Giesler takes a shot on Niagara’s goalie Brian Wilson during the second period of the game at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Air Force Academy’s goalie Billy Christopoulos looks back after Niagara scored during the game at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Air Force Academy’s Erick Jaeger prepares to shoot on goal around the defense of Niagara’s Jordan Wishman during the game at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Niagara University celebrates after winning the first game of the AHC Quarterfinals 3-2 in overtime at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)United States Air Force Academy’s hockey team stands for the National Anthem before the game against Niagara University at USAFA in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Air Force Academy’s Pierce Pluemer scores on Niagara’s Brian Wilson during the first period of the game against Niagara University at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Air Force Academy’s Pierce Pluemer scores on Niagara’s Brian Wilson during the first period of the game against Niagara University at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)United States Air Force Academy’s hockey team celebrates after scoring during the first period of the game against Niagara University at USAFA in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Air Force Academy attempts to score during the game against Niagara University at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Niagara’s Noah Delmas looks for a pass as Air Force Academy’s Brady Tomlak plays defense during the game at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Air Force Academy’s Brady Tomlak shoots the puck during the game against Niagara University at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Niagara University players and United States Air Force Academy players battle for the puck during the game at USAFA in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)Niagara University players and United States Air Force Academy players battle for the puck during the game at USAFA in Colorado Springs, Friday, March 15, 2019. (Photo by Kelsey Brunner/The Gazette) (Kelsey Brunner)
