Oles score five goals to beat U-18 Norwegian National team

Charlie Weierke
October 31, 2012

NORTHFIELD - Minn. - Joe Carney led St. Olaf with two goals as the Oles defeated the U-18 Norwegian National team 5-1 in a men's hockey exhibition on Wednesday night.

Carney started the Oles off early in the first period on a goal assisted by Joe Blake and Jake Heck.

St. Olaf added to their lead in the second with goals from Peter Lindbald and David Rath.

After Markus Soberg scored Norway's lone goal in the third period, Carney and Ole Setsaas both scored again for the Oles, making the score 5-1. Setsaas, Nick Marsh, and Jack Nicoll also added one assist apiece on the night. St. Olaf goaltender Henrik Wood finished the night with 10 saves.

St. Olaf will play the College of St. Scholastica at home on Friday night.

Contact media relations specialist Mike Ludwig at (507) 786-3834 or ludwigm@stolaf.edu.