NCAA MEN’S HOCKEY: Union holds off RPI comeback to win ECAC opener, retain Capital Skates trophy

NCAA MEN’S HOCKEY: Union holds off RPI comeback to win ECAC opener, retain Capital Skates trophy

TROY, N.Y. — A three-goal first period gave Union College control of Friday’s rivalry game at Houston Field House. Keeping it proved considerably more difficult. Nathan Free tallied twice, including an empty-net goal that ultimately decided the game, as Union held off Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) 4-3 in the ECAC Hockey opener for both teams. […]

RPI Hockey Falls to Union 4-3 After Three-Goal Comeback

RPI rallied from a three-goal first-period deficit but couldn’t complete the comeback, falling to Union 4-3. Jordan Gavin scored with eight seconds left to pull the Engineers within one, but Union held on after RPI’s final push.

Men’s Hockey Unable to Overcome Early Hole Against Union

TROY, N.Y. – The RPI men's hockey team erased most of a three-goal first-period deficit behind goals from Rainers Rullers and Alfred Lindberg before a late Jordan Gavin tally brought the Engineers back within one, but Union held on for a 4-3 victory tonight.

Free Scores Twice As Men's Hockey Retains Capital Skates Trophy

TROY, N.Y. – The Union College men's hockey team ensured the Capital Skates trophy will stay in the Electric City for a third straight year after holding on for a 4-3 win at Houston Field House against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Friday night, boosted by a two-goal performance by first-year Nathan Free.