Brockport, NY- The Brockport ice hockey team was defeated at home against #2 Utica, 7-1, on Friday, January 31^st. The Golden Eagles dropped to 4-12-2 overall and 2-11 in UCHC play.
 
The Pioneers jumped ahead quickly, with Shane Murphy scoring the first of four first-period goals for Utica. In the first period, Utica would go a perfect 2-2 on the man advantage, with power-play goals coming from Drake Morse and Johnny Mulera.
 
Following two more Utica goals to go up 6-0, Cole Hudson would enter the game in net. Hudson was excellent, making 36 saves in two periods with just one goal allowed.
 
At the end of the second period, Chase Maxwell would bury Matt Anastasio's rebound to cut the lead to 7-1. Maxwell's tally would serve as the final goal of the contest.
 
Brockport would earn a powerplay chance in the third, but the Golden Eagles were unable to gain traction, falling 7-1.
 
Up Next: Brockport will look to bounce back against Utica tomorrow on the road at 7 p.m.