The #6 seed Brockport ice hockey team fell in the opening round of the
UCHC Tournament at #3 seed Manhattanville, 4-1, on Wednesday, February
26th.
Manhattanville would take a 1-0 lead into the second period, with Ryan McKenna netting the lone score in the opening 20 minutes.
At the 7:01 mark of the second period, Manhattanville would double its advantage to 2-0 thanks to Lane Paddison's goal.
In desperate need of momentum, Spencer Flansburg would connect with a late goal to bring Brockport within a goal (2-1) entering the final period of action. Sacha Trudel and Spencer Flansburg would add assists on Brockport's goal.
A hot start for the Valients in the third period would sink the Golden
Eagles, scoring two goals in the first 2:11 of the period to go up 4-1.
The Golden Eagles would record a period-high 12 shots on goal in the
third, but William Billequey would make 12 saves to blank the Green and
Gold.
Chase Maxwell was strong in the faceoff circle, winning 10 of 15 draws for Brockport.
Jacob Gates and Mitchell Haight led Brockport with two blocked shots each.
The Golden Eagles finish the 2024-25 season 6-18-2 overall with a 4-16 mark in UCHC play.