The Aurora University men's hockey team hit the ice for the second game of the weekend series against Marian University, clinching a sweep with a 3-1 win on Saturday afternoon at Fox Valley Ice Arena.


FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 3 , Marian University 1
LOCATION: Fox Valley Ice Arena - Geneva, Illinois
RECORDS: Aurora University 11-9-1 overall and 10-4 NCHA, Marian University 8-13 overall and 4-10 NCHA


- Derrick Budz started the scoring for the Spartans at 13:53 in the first period during a 5 on 4 power play. Budz received the puck from Jacob Brockman and Giovanni Procopio from behind the goal, firing a shot into the upper right corner.
- In the middle of the second period, Jake Code extended the Spartan lead to 2-0. Smith recorded the assist as Code netted his fourth goal of the season.
- The second half of the period became intense for fans. With 9:19 left on the clock, multiple altercations broke out, resulting in several penalties and two players receiving disqualifications (DQ).
- Both teams headed to the locker room with AU leading 2-0.
- Midway through the third period, Chayce Schmidt capitalized on a 5 on 4 power play, finding the back of the net with an assist from Jake Code and Tyler Pang. AU led 3-0 with 10:50 remaining on the clock.
- Taking advantage of a power play with an AU player in the penalty box, the Sabres pulled their goaltender for an extra skater, capitalizing on the 6 on 4 opportunity to score a goal.
- In the final two minutes of the game, the Sabres pulled their goaltender for an extra skater, but the Spartans held on to secure the victory.


Points: Jake Code (2)
Goals: Jake Code, Derrick Budz, and Chayce Schmidt (1)
Assists: Tyler Pang, Jake Code, Jacob Brockman, Connor Smith, and Giovanni Procopio (1)
Saves: Jacob Mucitelli (28)
 

Next action for the Spartan men's hockey team comes on Friday, February 2 when they host Milwaukee School of Engineering for Senior Night. Puck drop is slated for 7:00 p.m. at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva, Illinois.