The Aurora University men's hockey team debuted for the first time in 2021 and was victorious in a 6-3 final score over Trine University, backed by a trio of goals in the second period. 
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 6, Trine University 3
LOCATION: Geneva, Ill. - Fox Valley Ice Arena
RECORDS: Aurora University 1-0; Trine University 2-5
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartans came out firing with a quick goal from Brendan Blair in the fifth minute of the game.
- Spartan junior forward Connor Chilton followed that up with a power-play goal halfway through the period. He was assisted by Jack Jaunich.
- As the first period wound down, Trine closed the lead with a goal.
- Trine tied the game with a goal in the sixth minute of the second period to make the score 2-2.
- Aurora fought back quickly with a Nate Keeley goal assisted by Daniel Menges and Connor Smith.
- The Spartans quickly poured in another goal to go up 4-2. Jack Jaunich scored and was assisted by Adam Keyes.
- AU's Larry Jungwirth scored at the end of the 2nd period to push the Spartans to a 5-2 lead.
- At the start of the 3rd, Trine scored a goal to cut the Spartan lead to 5-3.
- Jack Jaunich scored again to push the Spartan lead to 6-3. That was where the game ended.
 
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Points: Jack Jaunich (3), Brendan Blair and Adam Keyes (2)
Goals: Jack Jaunich (2)
Assists: Adam Keyes (2)
Saves: Josh Boyko (42) 
 
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's hockey team comes on Saturday, February 6 when they travel to Trine University. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. est / 6:00 p.m. cst in Angola, Indiana.