We bet you’ve never seen a play like this before.
One of the WILDEST overtime moments you’ll ever see. 😱
As soon as UCONN (the away team) got the puck and were primed for a great scoring chance, the lights started flicking and eventually WENT OUT. 💡❌
UMASS went on to win in the shootout. 😵💫
(Via @NCAAIceHockey) pic.twitter.com/A8jfPLnjAN
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) March 1, 2026
With UConn on a 2-on-1, the lights were shut off, and play was frozen. UMass, who benefited from the delay of the game, did not receive any kind of penalty and went on to win the game in a shootout.
Social media couldn’t believe the chaos.
Nice trick here from UMass. Shut off the lights when UConn has the puck with a chance to win in OT. https://t.co/xOpGSqYM2v
— Jack Mac (@JackMac) March 1, 2026
Given what’s at stake for both teams fighting for a tournament spot, one of the most certifiably insane sports moments I’ve ever seen. https://t.co/UVUS9FvSvQ
— Ghost Mike Toscano (@mtosc98) March 1, 2026
UMass was close to losing in OT until someone near the light switch decided to be a hero pic.twitter.com/eL0zKO62Z0
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) March 1, 2026
Was this an accident from the arena crew, or a 1,000 IQ play to give UMass another shot to win this pivotal Hockey East matchup?
