BROCKPORT, NY - The Brockport Ice Hockey team dropped its UCHC Opener against #10-ranked Utica, 4-1, on Friday, November 14th. The Golden Eagles fell to 1-4 on the year following the conference loss.

The Pioneer offense was methodical throughout, scoring a goal or more in each period of the contest. Utica would take a 1-0 lead into the second period, thanks to Gabriel Lundberg's opening tally. 

Despite 12-second period saves from Dax Easter, Utica would double its advantage in the second period. Drake Morse would light the lamp for the #10-ranked team in the country to jump ahead 2-0. Michael Kull, Livio Azevedo, Sacha Trudel, and others would create scoring chances, but Utica goalie Kyle Curtin would keep Brockport off the scoreboard entering the final period.

Following a Brockport pre-faceoff miscue, Utica would jump ahead 3-0 on the power play. Nick Ahern would finish the Pioneer tic-tac-toe on the man up.

Needing an offensive spark, Jacob Gates would be up to the task. Gates would bury the Golden Eagles' lone goal of the contest, with Kyle Kussmann and Michael Kull chipping in with assists. 

Less than four minutes later, Drake Morse's second tally of the night would thwart the Brockport comeback bid, giving Utica its first win of the season.

Dax Easter was solid in defeat, matching his career high of 40 saves in a strong effort.

Victor Malzahn would lead the Golden Eagles with two blocked shots. 

Freshman Michael Kull was strong offensively for the Green and Gold, leading the squad with three shots and adding an assist.

Up Next: Brockport will look to bounce back at Utica on Saturday, November 15th at 7 PM.