The Brown University men’s hockey team faced off against Colgate University in an ECAC matchup, but ultimately fell short. The game was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities throughout. However, it was Colgate that emerged victorious, securing the win with a strong performance.
From the opening faceoff, it was clear that this was going to be a physical and intense game. Both teams were battling for every inch of ice, with hits and blocked shots aplenty. Brown’s goalie, Luke Kania, was tested early and often, making several key saves to keep his team in the game.
Despite being outshot, Brown managed to find the back of the net first. A well-worked play saw the Bears’ forward, Travis Schneider, deflect a shot past Colgate’s goalie, giving Brown a 1-0 lead. However, Colgate was quick to respond, tying the game just a few minutes later.
The second period saw Colgate take control, outshooting Brown 15-5 and scoring two goals to take a 3-1 lead. Brown’s defense was under siege, with Colgate’s forwards causing chaos in front of the net. Kania made several spectacular saves to keep the deficit at two, but Colgate’s relentless pressure eventually paid off.
In the third period, Brown pushed hard to get back into the game. The Bears created several scoring chances, but Colgate’s goalie was equal to the task, making several key saves to preserve his team’s lead. With just over five minutes remaining, Brown pulled Kania for an extra attacker, but Colgate sealed the win with an empty-net goal.
The final score was 4-1 in favor of Colgate, with the Raiders outshooting Brown 34-20. Despite the loss, Brown’s coach was proud of his team’s effort, saying, “We battled hard and created some good chances, but Colgate was the better team tonight.” The loss drops Brown to 2-4 in ECAC play, while Colgate improves to 4-2.
The Bears will look to bounce back from this loss in their next game, as they continue to navigate the competitive ECAC conference. With several key games coming up, Brown will need to regroup and refocus if they hope to climb the standings. Despite the setback, the team remains optimistic, knowing that they have the talent and determination to compete with any team in the conference.