The Aurora University men's hockey team returned home for the first time in 2019 and suffered a 5-1 loss to Trine University.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Trine University 5, Aurora University 1
LOCATION: Geneva, Illinois; Fox Valley Ice Arena
RECORDS: Aurora University 8-8 overall and 5-4 in the NCHA; Trine University 7-8-1 overall and 3-6 in the NCHA
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartans and Thunder were scoreless for a majority of the opening period until a breakdown allowed a Trine tally late in the first period.
- AU found themselves trailing 3-0 after the first two periods with two goals allowed in a span of 1:20. Defensive zone turnovers were a key factor in the two second period goals.
- After the deficit grew to 5-0 in the third, the Spartans found the back of the net by taking advantage of a power play with 12:22 remaining in the game. A goal from Riley Doyon with assists from Shawn O'Malley and Roberts Baranovskis put AU on the board.
- AU out shot Trine with 22 shots on goal.
-The Spartans fell to Trine University 5-1

SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Goals: Riley Doyon (1)
Assists: Shawn O'Malley and Roberts Baranovskis (1)
Saves: Josh Boyko (10) and Jake Gwillim (5)
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's hockey team comes tomorrow, January 12, when they host Adrian College. Game time is set 2:50 p.m. at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva, Illinois.