NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. – The Niagara men's hockey team dropped its opening game against the streaking Bentley Falcons, 3-1, on Thursday night at Dwyer Arena. The Purple Eagles kept it close the whole way, with Kris Spriggs leading all skaters by tallying six shots on goal.
 
Game Recap

• Niagara generated 13 shots in the first period but had eight attempts blocked on the way to the net.
• Early in the third, Brian Wilson made a huge save on a tough shot that was made off a feed through the crease. The sophomore netminder pushed clear across the goalmouth to turn aside a back-post tip-in and keep the Falcons from taking a 3-0 lead.
• Jared Brandt wound up for a long shot from the point and Nic Mucci redirected it in to earn his first goal of the year in the third period to cut Bentley's lead to 2-1.

 
Beyond The Boxscore

• Mucci became Niagara's 21st goal scorer of the season.

 
Up Next

• The Purple Eagles will be home again tomorrow night to close out the set against Bentley at 7 p.m. Fans interested in attending can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster or contact the Niagara University Ticket Office at 716-286-TIXX (8499).

 
 
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