While most teams are kicking off the new season with non-conference action, the SUNYAC teams will be jumping right into some key conference match-ups while there are other ranked teams looking to get a fast start early in the campaign. It is just great to have D-III hockey starting the season and it certainly looks like the competition across all the conferences is going to be great again.<\/p>\n
Friday, November 1, 2019<\/p>\n
No. 14 Manhattanville @ Buffalo State
\nThere are some talented teams playing in this opening tournament of the season and the Bengals will make a statement on home ice by upending the ranked Valiants \u2013 Buffalo State 4, Manhattanville 3.<\/p>\n
Curry @ No. 12 Massachusetts-Boston
\nThe Colonels look to make some noise in the CCC while the Beacons want to show they are a contender in the NEHC. Lots of firepower for the home team and Bailey MacBurnie is just too good for Curry\u2013 UMB 5, Curry 2.<\/p>\n
Albertus Magnus @ St. Michael\u2019s
\nThe new kids in D-III open their season on the road against a veteran St. Michael\u2019s squad. It\u2019s a close game that the Purple Knights eke out with the benefit of an empty-net goal\u2013 St. Michael\u2019s 3, Albertus Magnus 1.<\/p>\n
Cortland @ No. 6 Oswego
\nThe Lakers are loaded and won\u2019t waste any time in showcasing their depth and scoring against the Red Dragon. Josh Zizek and company get the season off to a flying start and two quick points in conference play \u2013 Oswego 5, Cortland 1.<\/p>\n
Salve Regina @ Plymouth State
\nWhile neither team is ranked just yet, both teams expect to be in the battle at the top in their respective conferences. The Seahawks have the advantage offensively and find a way to score a big goal on the road for the win \u2013 Salve Regina 3, PSU 2.<\/p>\n
Saturday, November 2, 2018<\/p>\n
No. 9 University of New England @ No. 2 Norwich
\nThis is a battle between last year\u2019s CCC and NEHC champs and likely the marquee game on the schedule this weekend. I don\u2019t expect a lot of fireworks in this one as the goaltending of Tom Aubrun and Ben Churchfield is just too good. Look for special teams to be the difference for the Cadets \u2013 Norwich 2, UNE 1.<\/p>\n
Canton @ No. 13 Utica\u2013 Utica 5, Canton 4.
\nThe Pioneers love their home-ice advantage but won\u2019t be thrilled with a seesaw battle with the Kangaroos who can compete with any team. Don\u2019t be surprised to see some overtime magic in a very entertaining offensive affair \u2013 Utica 5, Canton 4.<\/p>\n
No. 3 Geneseo @ Plattsburgh
\nAnother key opening weekend game pitting rivals and contenders battling for two key points. It\u2019s Steve Moffat\u2019s first season as the head coach in Plattsburgh but he knows the Knights\u2019 skill and the offense is enough to take a big road win against the Cardinals \u2013 Geneseo 4, Plattsburgh 3.<\/p>\n
Bryn Athyn @ Southern New Hampshire
\nThe Penmen start their season facing the independent Lions and hardly are hospitable hosts. A fast start carries the day for the home team and gets their season off to a good start \u2013 SNHU 5, Bryn Athyn 2.<\/p>\n
It is November and the season is finally getting under way. Let\u2019s Goooooo! – \u201cDrop the Puck!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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