Ice Hockey, Unfortunately Losing 1-4 to Yonsei University, with a Strong Defense.

In the Ice Hockey match during the 2023 Ko-Yon Games held on September 8th at the Mokdong Ice Rink, Korea University unfortunately lost to Yonsei University with a final score of 1-4. The excitement from both universities' supporters was palpable even before the start of the game. Although unlike previous years, there were no designated seats for departments, everyone came together with a united hope for victory. Yoohyun Choi (Business '22), who came to watch the ice hockey match, said, "It's disappointing that my fellow students are not here but I’m sure everyone is supporting and cheering from their own places." He continued, "I hope for a resounding victory for Korea University." The ice hockey players entered the rink amid enthusiastic cheers, waving their sticks to greet the spectators and showing their determination. 

From the start of the first period, both universities played with aggressive attacks. Korea University faced a short-handed situation when player Wonho Choi (College of Education, Physical Education '20) received a penalty and had to leave the rink for 4 minutes at around 1 minute and 30 seconds. Yonsei University took advantage of this, with player Seungjae Lee (Yonsei University ’22) scoring at 4 minutes and 9 seconds. Although Yonsei University took the lead, Korea University's goalie Jeongho Ha (College of Education, Physical Education '20) made some superb saves to prevent further scoring. Korea University attempted a counterattack, and at 11 minutes and 22 seconds, player Minjun Heo (College of Education, Physical Education '23) scored an equalizing goal. The first period ended in a tense showdown between the two universities. 

 The intense competition continued in the second period. At 2 minutes and 53 seconds, Korea University had a power play opportunity due to a penalty by a Yonsei University player, but they couldn't take advantage of it. At 8 minutes and 37 seconds, Korea University once again found themselves short-handed, and at 10 minutes and 30 seconds, they allowed a goal by Sihwan Kim (Yonsei University '23). Despite their efforts, Korea University ended the second period losing with a score 1-2. 

 In the third period, Korea University displayed an aggressive style of play to stage a comeback, but Yonsei University's defense held strong. Korea University had two opportunities at 1 minute and 27 seconds and 5 minutes and 17 seconds, but they didn’t lead to goals. Ultimately, they allowed a third goal to Sangho Bae (Yonsei University '20) at 11 minutes and a fourth goal to Donghyun Shin (Yonsei University '21) at 16 minutes and 48 seconds. Despite their efforts, Korea University couldn't mount a comeback and lost with a final score of 1-4. 

Regardless of the outcome, spectators showered an applause and cheers to the players who displayed a great game. A young spectator, Seojin Ahn (age 10), who came to watch the game with his father, said, "I want to become an ice hockey player when I grow up," and added, "I had so much fun watching both the game and the cheering." Yoohyun Choi (Business '22) said, "I'm really grateful to the players for showing us such a great game," and continued, "As a Korea University student, I will always support and take pride in it.”