COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo (KOAA) — In their lone matchup of the season, the Colorado College Tigers came from behind in the final period to defeat Air Force and keep the Pikes Peak trophy.

The trophy was introduced in 2013, honoring former Falcons and Tigers head coach John Matchefts.

The Tigers have won the trophy every year since 2018.

The scoring in this year’s match started in the second period as Tigers’ Bret Link beat the Falcon’s goalkeeper with a backhander. Link’s goal was his team-leading third of the season.

Air Force evened the score as Will Staring scored a power play goal from the top of the right circle.

With less than ten seconds to play in the middle period, Cole Christian scored on a rebound to give Air Force a 2-1 lead.

Colorado College’s Owen Beckner scored the ensui

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