FREDONIA, N.Y. -- Goaltender Matthew Ofukany totaled 32 saves during the Fredonia State hockey team's home-opener, but St. John Fisher struck twice, resulting in a 2-0 loss for the Blue Devils on Saturday night at Steele Hall.
In addition to celebrating Halloween, the Blue Devils honored seniors Dillon Schmidt, Peter Bürfent, Antoine St. Onge and Xavier Fortin prior to the game.
St. John Fisher took control from the start of the first period, opening the scoring with a game-winning goal at the 6:10 mark. The Blue Devils took 14 shots, and Ofukany executed 13 saves, but the Cardinals held on, maintaining their lead for a 1-0 finish to the first period. Â
The Cardinals furthered their lead in the second period, turning the score to its final 2-0 by the 7:17 mark. Â
The Blue Devils will face Chatham for another home-and-home series next Friday and Saturday. Â
