Syracuse goalkeeper Ady Cohen saved a quick shot, but then Colgate gathered the rebound and scored. That was the theme of the first period, as Syracuse fell behind, 3-0, en route to a sixth straight loss to start the season. 

A poor first period left Syracuse (0-6) chasing Colgate (3-2-1) in Hamilton, NY on Friday Night. The scoring started early with the Raiders taking the lead seven minutes into the first period. Then two goals in three minutes by Colgate, including one on a five-on-three power play, demoralized SU. With the win, the Raiders remained undefeated at home this season. 

After the first intermission, Syracuse came out of the break reenergized and reinvigorated. Perhaps it was something head coach Paul Flanagan said in the locker room. In the second period, SU outshot Colgate 11-0, but couldn’t score.

Liz Auby, Colgate’s goalie, leads the nation with over 300 minutes played. She also added 31 saves tonight to her 101 saves on the year.

On the other side, Flanagan chose to switch up his starting goalie once again as Ady Cohen got the start with Allison Small dealing with an injury. Cohen allowed five goals on 26 shots, which added to the ongoing battle for the starting spot. Flanagan has yet to decide on a starting netminder for SU this season.

“I don’t think we have an established number one,” said Flanagan last week.

The fire that the Orange had in the second period fizzled out in the third with the game effectively over. Two consolation goals from SU made the final score 5-2. However, this was yet another performance where the Orange looked bright in brief moments, but were outplayed for most of the game.

Syracuse returns to Tennity Ice Pavilion tomorrow afternoon seeking its first win over Colgate in five years.

Published on October 18, 2019 at 8:59 pm

Contact Gaurav: gshetty@syr.edu