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Weber
©Steve Woltmann
1
Arcadia University ARC 0-2-0
6
Winner Aurora University AUR 2-0-0
Arcadia University ARC
0-2-0
1
Final
6
Aurora University AUR
2-0-0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 F
Arcadia University ARC 1 0 0 1
Aurora University AUR 0 3 3 6

Game Recap: Men's Hockey (NCAA) |

Spartans sweep home opening weekend with a 6-1 victory

The Aurora University men's hockey team returned to the ice for game two of a weekend non-conference matchup against Arcadia University. The Spartans completed the weekend sweep with 6-1 victory over the Knights.

The Basics
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 6, Arcadia University 1 
LOCATION: Geneva, Illinois - Fox Valley Ice Arena
RECORDS: Aurora University 2-0 overall; Arcadia University 0-2 overall 

How it happened
- AU fell behind Arcadia 1-0 as the Knights scored with four minutes remaining in the first period.
- Just 32 seconds into the second period, the Spartans tied the contest with a goal from Derrick Budz. He was assisted by Adam Keyes and Connor Smith. 
- Eight minutes later, Matt Weber scored a power play tally to give AU a 2-1 lead over the Knights. Akl Hassan and Juliano Santalucia assisted.
- The Spartans added to their lead when Gio Procopio scored a power play tally with assists from Adam Keyes and Derrick Budz.
- AU led 3-1 heading into the second intermission. 
- Freshman Jaden Condotta joined in on the scoring action tallying his first goal of the season with a short-handed goal. Condotta was assisted by Gio Procopio and Clay Keeley.
- Matt Weber tallied his second power play goal of the day to extend the Spartans lead 6-1. Simon Boyko and Juliano Santalucia recorded the assists.
- With 40 seconds remaining in the contest, Derrick Budz recorded his second goal on assists from Jack Jaunich and Simon Boyko.
- The Spartans were victorious 6-1. 

Spartan Leaders
Points: Derrick Budz (3)
Goals: Matt Weber and Derrick Budz (2), Jaden Condotta and Gio Procopio (1) 
Assists: Adam Keyes, Simon Boyko, and Julian Santalucia (2), Connor Smith, Akl Hassan, Derrick Budz, Gio Procopio, Clay Keeley , and Jack Jaunich (1)
Saves: Kolby Thornton (23) 
 
Up Next
Next action for the Spartan men's hockey team comes on Tuesday, November 1 when they travel to Lake Forest College. Puck drop is slated for 7:00 p.m. in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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