ROCHESTER, NY – 12^th-ranked Utica scored seven goals in the second period en route to a 9-1 victory over the Nazareth men's hockey team on Saturday night. Utica remains unbeaten in conference play at 6-0-0 and 10-5-0 overall, and Nazareth drops to 9-6-1 and 3-5-0, respectively.

How it Happened:

• The lone goal in the first period came from the Pioneers.
• After an even strength goal nearly two minutes into the second, the flood gates opened with three-straight power play goals from Utica.
• Two of the Pioneer goals were on a 5-on-3 and the other on a 5-on-4, making it 5-0.
• Two more goals were scored by the visitors before Ryan Parent scored his first collegiate goal off an assist from Kai Shen.
• Utica added one more goal in the second and its final goal in the third.

Game Notes

• Paul Dalessio got the start in net, playing nearly 28 minutes, allowing five goals and making 13 saves.
• Lincoln Crosby played over 32 minutes, making 22 saves, and allowing four goals.

Up Next:

• Nazareth has a long layoff, with it next contest at Oswego on January 27 at 7 p.m.