Box Score HENNIKER, N.H. – No. 7 Elmira College spoils the New England College Men's Ice Hockey team Senior Day, as the Pilgrims fell 4-2 in New England Hockey Conference action, Saturday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Score: No. 7 Elmira College 4, New England College 2
Records: Pilgrims (12-10-1, 7-10-1 NEHC) | Soaring Eagles (17-5-2, 11-4-2 NEHC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Elmira College started the game fast, as they outshot the Pilgrims 15-8 in the opening 20 minutes. Chance Gorman got the scoring started with an even-strength goal at 11:54 before Janis Visbelis doubled the Soaring Eagles' advantage with a power-play goal at 14:26. New England College broke through with two minutes before the first intermission, as Connor Inger potted his 10th score of the year.
Elmira's Adam Eby was the only skater to find the back of the net in the second period, as he did so at 15:20. Elmira would carry a 3-1 advantage into the third period.
In the third period, Ryan Reifler added an insurance goal at 14:52, expanding the Soaring Eagles' lead to 4-1. New England College would not go quietly, as Jacob Hedencrona collected his first collegiate goal. The Pilgrims would not cut into the deficit within one, as they eventually fell 4-2.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Andrew Kormos recorded 39 saves in the crease for NEC.
- Elmira outshot the Pilgrims 43-24 in the contest.
- The Soaring Eagles went 1-for-4 on the man advantage, while NEC went 0-for-4.
- Elmira leads the all-time series 8-4-0
UP NEXT
- NEC vs. Johnson & Wales, NEHC Opening Round, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 7:00 pm
- No. 7 Elmira vs. NEHC Quarterfinals, Saturday, Feb. 19, TBA
