For the first time since 1996, the Cyclone Hockey intrasquad scrimmage went to a shootout.

“I was shocked it went into a shootout,” said team captain Mark Huber. “It was a lot closer than I thought it was going to be. “

Huber scored the first of the two goals for the Gold Team in the shootout, as he fooled the goalie with some fancy skating.  

“I don’t know if I’d try the same move against a Lindenwood,” Huber said. “But it was supposed to be a fun game to get the kinks out.”

Sophomore Austin Parle tried to even the score for the Cardinal Team, but his shot sailed high.

“The puck just rolled off my stick and sort of went over the net,” Parle said.

Huber’s Gold Team might have bested Parle’s Cardinal Team, but Parle remained optimistic for the upcoming season.

“I think we have a great group of guys this year,” Parle said. “This is the season to do something big.”

Tough roster decisions ahead for Murdoch

Now that the intrasquad scrimmage is over, coach Al Murdoch must decide who will fill the roster.

“We are narrowing [the roster] down, that’s for sure,” Murdoch said. “First thing in the morning, we will put together a practice plan for tomorrow, and based on that practice, we will be narrowing it down to the 21 guys that will dress on Friday night.”

The intrasquad scrimmage gives players who are fighting for a spot on the team a chance to make an impression on Murdoch. Freshman Chase Rey was one of the players that made an impression with two assists on the night.

“Rey got two assists, which is pretty good for a rookie,” Murdoch said.

Rey wasn’t the only player to impress Murdoch.

“[Sam] Leskun, who is a transfer student, looked real solid tonight,” Murdoch said. “[Chris] Cucullu and [Jon] Feavel both got assists, so they looked real good.”

The team opens its season tonight at 7:30 p.m. against Waldorf College.