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FREDONIA, N.Y. – Freshman forward
Chad Bennett (Burlington, Ont.) scored early in overtime as Fredonia State defeated Morrisville State, 2-1, in SUNYAC men's hockey Saturday at the Steele Hall Ice Arena.
Bennett's goal was his first as a collegian and came after he skated from behind the net and got off two shots. The first one was blocked on the short side, the second found the net as the Blue Devils improved to 3-2 overall, 2-1 in the SUNYAC.
Another freshman,
Taylor Bourne (Calgary, Alberta), scored the game's first goal – also his first as a collegian – as the Blue Devils took a 1-0 lead at 2:31 of the second period. Bourne's goal came on a back-hander after he skated free coming down the left wing.
The puck came to him from sophomore
Declan Gunovski (Newmarket, Ont.), who earned the first assist with a back pass while taking on a defender.
Daniel Morello (Vaughn, Ont.) scored Morrisville's goal on a power play. His knuckling shot from the point and through a maze of players came at 1:34 of the third period, assisted by Anthony Scornaienchi (Stoney Creek, Ont.)and Matthew Beer (Corunna, Ont.), and pulled the Mustangs even at 1-1.
Fredonia State goaltender
Mark Friesen (Calgary, Alberta) made 19 saves. Morrisville's Christopher Azzano (Oshawa, Ont.) was credited with 28 saves.
The Blue Devils return to action next Friday at Potsdam in the first of two SUNYAC next weekend. They visit Plattsburgh on Saturday.
