Friday, Nov.1
 
Canisius Ice Griff Tournament
 
Cortland 5   Findlay 4
 
UF opened up a 1-0 lead in a hard fought first period before Cortland
tied the score with :15 seconds remaining. The second period saw a
flurry of scores as Cortland scored 3 goals in a 2 1/2 minute span to
take a commanding 5-2 lead. However, UF scored 2 goals in :32 seconds to
make it a 5-4 game after 2 periods. The third period was scoreless as
both teams had some chances and received solid goaltending. Final score
was 5-4 Cortland. Goal scorers for UF were Eric Katz (Mahtomedi, MN),
Dave Bell (Oak Lawn, IL), Larry Amsden (N. St. Paul, MN), and Troy
Martin (London, ONT). Jim Brunner (Conneaut Lake, PA) made 25 saves.
 
Saturday, November 2,1996
 
Consolation Game - Canisius Ice Griff Tourn.
 
Findlay 4   Brockport 2
 
UF picked up it's second win of the season, it's first varsity win, as
they defeated Brockport State 4-2 in the Consolation game of the
Canisius Tourn.  Brockport, who almost upset host team Canisius Friday
night losing 2-1, took an early 1-0 lead. The Oiler's then came back and
scored a shorthanded and power play goal to take a 2-1 lead, but once
again, they surrendered a goal in the last minute of the 1st period
making the score 2-2. The Oiler's then played a sound defensive game
scoring a goal each period to win their first game against a varsity
opponent 4-2. Goal scorers for the Oilers were Dave Bell (Oak Lawn, IL),
Troy Martin (London, ONT), Matt Godar (Cincinnati, OH), and Steve
Barbarits (Minford, OH). Jim Brunner (Conneaut Lake, PA) made 37 saves
and played a strong game for the Olier's between the pipes.
 
Notes:
UF is now 2-3 overall. Their three losses were against Fredonia 2-1,
Niagara 6-1, and Cortland 5-4. Their two wins were against Kent State
11-4, and Brockport 4-2. Next for the Oilers is Eastern Michigan at home
Wed. night at 7:00pm
 
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