Niagara University, NY – Niagara hockey defeated the United States National Team Development Program 4-1 in an exhibition contest Friday at Dwyer Arena.

Jacob Maillet opened the scoring at 6:30, finishing off a setup from Marshall Finnie to give the Purple Eagles a 1-0 lead.

Hunter Wallace extended the lead at the 15:38 mark with what would prove to be the game-winning goal. Wallace's tally, assisted by Jonathan Ziskie.

Parker Trottier broke through for the NTDP at 10:46, converting on the power play. Trottier's goal, assisted by Nelson and Dayne Beuker cutting the Niagara lead to 3-1. Tomas Andesron came in for relief for Mitchell Day after the goal.

Declan McDonnell restored the three-goal advantage just over six minutes later, scoring at 4:45 with help from Ethan Lund to make it 3-1. 

Andy Reist put the game out of reach early in the final period, scoring unassisted at 10:03 to push the lead to 4-1. 

Day made nine saves on 10 shots before giving way to Anderson, who was perfect with 12 saves in relief.

Game Notes

Niagara is now 3-1 all-time against the USNTDP

Reist led the Purple and White with seven shots, three on goal

Niagara won 33 faceoffs compared to the USNTDP's 25

Day made his first appearance of the season

Up Next

Niagara starts conference play against Robert Morris Friday Oct. 31 at 7 pm in Moontownship, Pa.