New London, Connecticut – Coming off two losses on opening weekend, the Ephs were looking for a big response heading to Connecticut College. The Williams College Ephs faced off against the Connecticut College Camels in their third game of the season. This clash showcased the Ephs' offensive capabilities, as they managed to secure key goals to defeat their conference rivals.
The game started with a high pace, and the Williams College Ephs (1-2-0) quickly demonstrated their intent to control the tempo of the game over the Connecticut College Camels (2-1-0). Midway through the first period, the Ephs capitalized on a power-play opportunity. Forward Jack McManus fired a blistering one-timer from the left circle, assisted by
David Vieten and Nick Rashkovsky, to put Williams on the board. This early goal set the tone for the rest of the contest. The period ended with Williams maintaining control, regardless of the tied, 1-1, game.
Williams continued to press in the second period, showing strong puck movement in the offensive zone. Their persistence paid off when a long dump in found
William Cannata for his first collegiate goal to put the Ephs up early in the frame. The momentum was maintained as goals would start falling in with Nick Rashkovsky and
Jack Sabre both tallying their firsts of the season. With the Camels using their timeout early in the game in an attempt to slow down the momentum, the Ephs were confident. They would ride their success through the period, walking away up by 3.
The Camels came out aggressive in the third, trying to mount a comeback, but Williams' defense stood firm. Midway through the period, the Ephs added an insurance goal. On a hard forechecking play,
David Vieten delivered a precise cross-ice shot that snuck its way in behind the Camels' goalie. This goal extended Williams' lead to 5-1. This was the final straw in this competition as the Ephs secured their first victory.
With momentum behind them the Ephs will travel to Boston tonight with the goal of sweeping the weekend tomorrow against the Tufts University Jumbos.
