Brockport to play Utica this weekend

The Brockport Ice Hockey team will host #10-ranked Utica University in UCHC opener action on Friday, November 14th at 7 PM. The Golden Eagles will then head to Utica to face the Pioneers on Saturday, November 15th, at 7 PM.

Last Outing: The Golden Eagles came up short against nationally-ranked Oswego State, 4-1, on Saturday, November 8th. The Golden Eagles dropped to 1-3 on the season following the loss in non-conference action.

Schuyler Flansburg netted the Golden Eagles' lone goal, with freshman Brody Seitz adding an assist. 

Dax Easter kept Brockport within striking distance in the loss, making a career-high 40 saves.

Victor Malzahn was active on defense, leading all players with three shot blocks.  

Keeping Pace: Through four games, two Golden Eagles have played to a point per game pace, excelling in the Brockport offensive attack. Manny Sanchez currently leads all Golden Eagles in points (5), thanks to a team-high five assists, posting an assist or better in three of four outings. Freshman Nick Reif has emerged as a top goal scorer for the Green and Gold, leading the squad with four goals. Reif powered the Brockport offense to a win at Neumann, lighting the lamp three times in a matter of moments in a hat-trick effort. 

UCHC Outlook: The Golden Eagles will open their 2025-26 conference slate at home against Utica, looking to leave their mark in one of the most competitive hockey conferences in the country. The UCHC conference features four teams either ranked or receiving votes in the latest USCHO Division III Top-15, including Geneseo (7th), Utica (10th), Chatham (RV), and Albertus Magnus (RV). The UCHC welcomes three new additions to the conference for the 2025-26 season, including Elmira, St. John Fisher, and Albertus Magnus. 

Scouting Utica: Coming off an excellent 24-5-2 National Championship Runner-Up season in the 2024-25 season, the Pioneers have hit a rough patch to begin the 2025-26 season. Utica has jumped out to a 0-4 start, most recently losing back-to-back games against the defending national champions, Hobart College (6-5, 2-1).  The Pioneers endured a difficult non-conference slate that included two games against #2-ranked Adrian College to begin the season, holding the second-toughest strength of schedule in the country. The Golden Eagles will look to secure their first win against Utica in the head-to-head series. 

Up Next: Following the home and home with Utica, Brockport will host Chatham for Teddy Bear Toss on Friday, November 21st at 7 PM.