ELMIRA, NY (nazathletics.com) - The Nazareth men's hockey team (10-6-3, 4-5-1 UCHC) earned a 7-3 victory over Elmira (4-14-1, 2-7-1 UCHC) on Saturday night, pulling away in the third period to secure the conference win. The Golden Flyers scored three times in the final period to close out the game.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Nazareth opened the scoring early in the first period, jumping out to a 2-0 lead to set the pace for the remainder of the game.
- Elmira responded late in the period, scoring with under a minute remaining to cut the deficit to 2-1 heading into the first intermission.
- The Golden Flyers extended their lead in the second period with two more goal, capitalizing on offensive pressure.
- Elmira found the net once in the middle frame, but Nazareth carried a 4-2 advantage into the final 20 minutes.
- Nazareth sealed the win in the third period, scoring three times to put the game out of reach. The Golden Flyers went 3-for-6 on the power play in the game, including a key third-period goal that slowed any Elmira momentum.
- Elmira added a late goal, but Nazareth closed out the game strong to secure the 7-3 decision.
- Despite being outshout 45-29 on goal, Nazareth capitalized on opportunities.
GAME NOTES
- Blake Frost finished with a team-high 2 goals and 1 assist for 3 points.
- Antonie Lucier and Lucas Stanojevic each added a goal and an assist.
- Cameron Bauer, Harrison Dumas, and Owen Heidelberger each had a goal.
- Twelve different players had points tonight from Nazareth.
- Goalkeeper Paul Dalessio had 42 saves and a save percentage of .933.
- Nazareth finished with advantages in goals (7-3), assists (11-4), power-play goals (3-0), blocked shots (16-11), and penalty minutes (2-12).
- The Golden Flyers won the faceoff battle, 40-39, and were perfect on the penalty kill, holding Elmire scoreless on its lone power-play opportunity.
UP NEXT
Nazareth faces St. John Fisher University on the road, Friday, Feb. 6. Puck drops at 7 p.m.