CASTLETON, VT - The Brockport Ice Hockey team defeated Lebanon Valley College from Castleton University, 2-1, on Saturday, November 29th. The Golden Eagles improved to 3-7 on the season following the non-conference victory. 

Dax Easter (W, 3-2) continued his strong start to the season, earning the win and making 24 saves on the afternoon. Easter has led the Golden Eagles to victories in back-to-back starts. 

Brockport controlled the pace of the contest, outshooting Lebanon Valley 40-25 in the contest, beginning with a 17-10 edge in the opening period.

With less than six minutes remaining in the first period, Livio Azevedo would bury an Andrew Haugh feed to put Brockport ahead 1-0 at the 14:07 mark. Following a defensive second period that kept both teams off the scoreboard, Brockport would double its advantage in the third period. Nicholas Maria would put the Golden Eagles ahead 2-0 with less than seven minutes remaining, thanks in part to an assist from Josh Grund.

Despite a late Lebanon Valley goal to cut he lead to 2-1, Easter would make a clutch save at the buzzer to secure the non-conference win for the Green and Gold.

Joshua Przystal led all Golden Eagles with two blocked shots, adding seven wins in the face-off circle. Nick Reif led the shots effort for Brockport, launching eight shots on the afternoon. 

Up Next: Brockport will head to Elmira College on Friday, December 5th at 7 PM for UCHC play.