The Brockport ice hockey team fell in overtime at Chatham, 5-4, on Friday, February 21st. The Golden Eagles moved to 5-17-2 overall and 3-16 in UCHC play following the loss.
Victor Malzahn got Brockport off to a strong start, lighting the lamp off Mitchell Haight's feed to put Brockport up 1-0 at 6:25 in the first.
Chatham was quick to respond, netting two goals less than three minutes
removed from Malzahn's tally to go up 2-1. The Golden Eagles would get
the last laugh in the first, with Livio Azevedo finding Matt Anastasio to tie the contest at 2-2 entering the second.
The quick strike Cougars offense would strike again the second, burying two goals just 1:13 apart to jump ahead 4-2.
The Golden Eagles would connect on the powerplay with Schuyler Flansburg scoring on the man advantage to bring Brockport within a goal entering the third period. Chase Maxwell and Jacob Gates chipped in with assists on the powerplay goal.
In desperate need of an equalizer, Schuyler Flansburg would strike again, netting his 2nd of the night to send the contest into overtime at 4-4. Joseph Nikac and Andrew Haugh would provide assists on the game-tying tally.
Chatham's first shot on goal in overtime would serve as the winner, with Zach Conner securing the overtime win for the Cougars.
David Filak would finish with 40 saves on the night, making 16 saves in a scoreless third period for Chatham.
Michael Meredith celebrated his birthday with a solid showing in the faceoff circle, winning 7 of 12 draws.
Sacha Trudel (14 of 25) and Chase Maxwell (1A, 9 of 14) were strong in the faceoff department for Brockport
Monday, February 24, 2025
Brockport falls to Chatham in OT
