FREDONIA, NY – The St. John Fisher men's ice hockey team earned a 2-0 win over SUNY Fredonia on Saturday to complete the two-game series sweep. The Cardinals improve to 2-0 overall, while the Blue Devils fall to 0-2.
How It Happened
The Cardinals struck first in the opening period, taking a 1-0 lead six minutes into the game. Sophomore forward Kenneth Brodie found sophomore defenseman Wyatt Swonger, who scored to put Fisher on the board.
Fisher doubled its lead in the second period. Just over seven minutes into the frame, sophomore forward Gavin Brandon and freshman defenseman Julien Curtis assisted sophomore forward Mitchell Ferras on the goal, extending the Cardinals' advantage to 2-0.
Both teams remained scoreless in the third period as the defenses held firm. Fisher recorded eight shots in the final frame, while the Blue Devils managed five, preserving the Cardinals' shutout victory.
Game Notes
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Ferras and Swonger each scored their first goals of the season.
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Curtis recorded his first collegiate assist.
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Brodie and Brandon each tallied their first assists of the season.
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Freshman goaltender Brett DeVincent made 17 saves to record his first collegiate shutout.
Up Next
The Cardinals will travel to face SUNY Morrisville at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in Morrisville, New York.