MANISTIQUE — Fifty-nine minutes of hockey wasn’t enough to determine a winner here Saturday as the Manistique Emeralds and Cheboygan Chiefs skated to a 3-3 tie.

Manistique appeared to be in position for a breakaway opportunity before losing possession of the puck with 27 seconds left in the overtime.

Manistique carried the play early in the overtime which included a power play opportunity

The young Emeralds, however, were unable to capitalize.

Manistique (0-7-1), comprised mainly of underclassmen, was outshot 42-34.

“This is absolutely a boost for our young team,” Emeralds’ coach Steve Hinkson said. “Speed adjustment is big for us. We have one skating senior. The rebuilding season I think will be a big benefit for the kids.”

Freshman forward Cooper Gady gave the Chiefs (1-5-1) a 1-0

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