NEW HAVEN, CT. – The Nazareth men's hockey team's 3-1 win secured a top-four seed spot which guarantees a home playoff game. The Golden Flyers broke through with two second-period goals and sealed the result late with an empty-netter over Albertus Magnus on Friday night. The Golden Flyers improve to 15-6-3 overall (9-5-1 conference), while the Falcons fall to 15-9-0 (7-8-0).
HOW IT HAPPENED:
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The opening period was a defensive battle, with both teams generating chances but neither able to find the back of the net.
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Nazareth goaltender Paul Dalessio turned aside every Albertus Magnus opportunity, keeping the game scoreless through 20 minutes.
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Nazareth broke the deadlock early in the second period. Just 2:21 in, Will Halecki finished a setup from Andrew Miller and Cameron Bauer to give the Golden Flyers a 1–0 lead.
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The momentum stayed with Nazareth, and midway through the period, Gabriel LaFlamme doubled the advantage, scoring at 11:37 off an assist from Logan Tobias to make it 2–0 heading into the intermission.
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Albertus Magnus pushed back in the third period and cut the deficit to one when Linas Dedinas scored at the 12:47 mark.
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The Falcons pressed late with the net empty, but Nazareth held firm defensively. With just two seconds remaining, Blake Frost sealed the win with an empty-net goal to secure the 3–1 final.
GAME NOTES:
UP NEXT:
Nazareth continues conference play as the Golden Flyers return to the ice this Saturday, February 21, at 4 p.m., looking to end the weekend with another win.
