Saratoga Springs, NY – The Golden Eagles defeated No. 10 Salve Regina, 3-2, in the first round of the Skidmore Thanksgiving Invitational. They will face No. 15 Skidmore on Sunday in the tournament championship at 4pm.
Nationally-ranked Salve Regina scored on the first shift, just 0:58 into the game. Brockport went into the first intermission down 1-0 but came back strong in the second.
The Seahawks scored 1:44 into the second period, making it a 2-0 lead.
Chase Maxwell scored for Brockport three minutes later, taking advantage of the power play situation. Maxwell was assisted by
Manny Sanchez and
Schuyler Flansburg at 4:22 into the second period.
Cam Barbagallo tied the game up with the team's second goal of the game at 9:53 in the second. He was assisted by
Jacob Gates and
Josh Grund, sending the Green and Gold into the third tied at 2-2.
Scott Ramaekers scored the final goal of the game at 1:15 into the third period, locking up the big win. Ramaekers was assisted by
Cam Barbagallo and
Connor Galloway on what became the game-winner.
David Filak earned himself his first career win tonight making 33 saves and allowing two goals. Brockport grabs a nice resume building victory, improving to 3-6 overall.
The Green and Gold recorded a total of 34 shots in the contest, while Salve Regina fired 35 shots. The Golden Eagles were 1 for 3 on the power play and 2 for 2 on the penalty kill.
Brockport will face #15 Skidmore College Sunday afternoon at 4pm at the Saratoga City Ice Rink to complete the Thanksgiving Invitational.