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Men's Ice Hockey

Ephs hold on in season opener, defeat Conn College 3-2

Box Score

NEW LONDON, CT - The Williams College men's hockey team produced three scores in their season opener and it proved to be just enough as the Ephs outlasted ECAC-NESCAC opponent Conn. College 3-2 Friday night.

Matt Mascucci scored 58 seconds into overtime Friday night to lift the Williams College men's hockey team to a 3-2 victory against Connecticut College in the season opener for both sides. Masucci assisted on the tying goal in regulation for the Ephs, who were able to overcome a 2-1 deficit in the win.

Connor Olvany chipped in with a goal and an assist for the victors while Evan Dugdale added two assists for the Ephs.

Connecticut College received its goals from freshman Sean Murray and senior Ryan Howarth, who scored the 31st goal of his career with two minutes remaining in the second period.

Senior Greg Parker colleced 32 saves on 35 Wiliams shots in another brilliant performance between the pipes. Williams sophomore Ryan Purdy was impressive in his own right, stopping 16 Camel shots in the opening period alone en route to a 32-save effort for the victors.

Williams heads north to Malden, Mass. for a 3:00 p.m. game against Tufts University Saturday.

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