HANOVER, N.H. - Men's hockey dropped its first ECAC game to Dartmouth, 4-1, at Thompson Arena on Friday night.
COACH HARDER'S COMMENTS
"We played fairly well tonight - it's a combination of bad puck luck and not quite doing the right things to create that luck. Dartmouth played a really strong, disciplined game."
HOW IT HAPPENED
Reid Dyck made early saves to keep the game scoreless. The Big Green broke through at 2:57 with an even-strength goal from Hayden Stavroff, assisted by Hank Cleaves and CJ Foley. Colgate responded with offensive pressure, but their shots were either wide or saved by Roan Clarke.
Colgate earned a power play at 15:36 but was unable to capitalize, as Dartmouth's defense held firm. Later in the period, the Big Green capitalized on their own power play opportunity, with Foley scoring at 9:26, assisted by Stavroff. Despite continued efforts, Colgate was unable to find the back of the net. The period ended with Dartmouth leading 2-0.
Ryan Schelling broke through for the Big Green, scoring an even-strength goal at 09:44 to extend their lead. Colgate responded with increased offensive pressure, resulting in a goal by Max Nagel at 03:38, assisted by Simon Labelle and Michael Neumeier, cutting the deficit to two. Colgate continued to press and entered a power play with just over a minute remaining. The period ended with Dartmouth leading 3-1.
The third period began with Colgate attempting to capitalize on their remaining power play time, but Dartmouth held firm. Colgate maintained pressure with multiple shots, including efforts from Easton Wainwright and Daniel Panetta, but Dartmouth's defense blocked several attempts.
Midway through the period, Dartmouth's Cam MacDonald scored at 12:12, extending their lead. Colgate responded with several shots on goal, but could not find the net. Colgate continued to battle, winning faceoffs and creating opportunities, but the game ended with the Big Green maintaining a 4-1 lead.
GAME NOTES
- Max Nagel scored his fourth goal of the season.
- Reid Dyck made 15 saves in between the pipes.
UP NEXT
Colgate (2-6-1, 0-1-0 ECAC) heads to Cambridge, Mass. to take on Harvard on Saturday. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m.
