FAIRPORT, NY – The St. John Fisher men's ice hockey team opened the 2026-27 season with a 3-2 victory over SUNY Fredonia on Friday at the Rochester Ice Center. The Cardinals improved to 1-0 overall, while the Blue Devils fell to 0-1.

How It Happened

Fisher struck early in the opening period. Just 39 seconds into the game, sophomore forward Ian Emery found the back of the net off assists from sophomore defenseman Charlie Robinson and sophomore forward Brett Wall to give the Cardinals a 1-0 lead.

Fredonia responded 11 minutes later when Alexis Gonzalez-Lambert scored to even the game at 1-1.

The Cardinals regained the lead just over three minutes into the second period. Sophomore forward Jonathan Sonedecker set up senior forward Brendan Merriman, who scored to put Fisher ahead 2-1.

The Blue Devils answered again when Dylan Hebert scored with six minutes remaining in the period to tie the game at 2-2.

Fisher reclaimed the lead three minutes later when freshman forward Cameron Doran scored off assists from sophomore defenseman Wyatt Swonger and freshman goaltender Brett DeVincent to make it 3-2.

Neither team scored in the third period as the Cardinals held on for the victory. Fisher recorded 14 shots on goal in the final period, while Fredonia managed four.

Game Notes

• Doran scored his first collegiate goal.

• Wall recorded his first point as a Cardinal with an assist.

• DeVincent recorded his first collegiate point with an assist.

• Emery and Merriman each scored their first goals of the season.

• Robinson, Swonger and Sonedecker recorded their first assists of the season.

• DeVincent made his collegiate debut in goal, recording 20 saves in the victory.

Up Next

The Cardinals will face SUNY Fredonia again Saturday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m. in Fredonia, New York.