Utica, NY- The Brockport ice hockey team came up short at #3 ranked Utica, 5-2, on Friday, November 15
th. The Golden Eagles fell to 0-3-2 overall and 0-3 in UCHC play to begin the season.
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The Pioneer's offense struck early and often, with Matt Wood getting Utica on the board 9:01 into the first period.
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Just 1:51 later, Utica would strike on the Brockport power play, with Andrew Della Rovere netting a shorthanded goal to put the Pioneers up 2-0.
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Following Utica's 3
rd goal to go up 3-0 in the second period,
Jacob Gates would open the scoring for Brockport, with
Kaleb Miller and
Matt Anastasio.
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After cutting the Utica lead to 3-1, the Pioneers would take two of the last three goals of the contest. Jakob Breault and Eric Vitale of Utica would extend the lead to 5-2.
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Manny Sanchez would drill a powerplay goal for Brockport's lone tally in the final period.
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Adian Tayor and
Joseph Nikac chipped in with an assist each on the Sanchhez powerplay goal.
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Sasha Trudel was productive throughout and was the lone Golden Eagle with a +1 in the evening.
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Cole Hudson kept the Golden Eagles close, making 45 saves, including 20 saves in the opening period.
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Manny Sanchez led Brockport with four shots, netting a goal in a strong effort.
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Up Next: Brockport will look to rebound as they host Utica tomorrow at Wegmans Ice Arena at 5 p.m. Â
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