BIDDEFORD — The No. 8 University of New England men’s hockey team scored four power-play goals in a span of just over two minutes in the second period to get past Bowdoin 7-1 on Tuesday night at the Harold Alfond Forum.
Ryan Bloom became the third player in team history to record 100-career points in the victory.
With the score tied 1-1 in the second, Bowdoin’s Kyle Jadatz was assessed a five-minute major and game misconduct to give UNE an extended power-play. The Nor’easters broke the game wide open as goals by Jeff Eppright, Dimitris Jones, and two by Brady Fleurent made the score 5-1 in favor of UNE. The Nor’easters outshot the Polar Bears 21-6 in a dominating period.
Jimmy Elser picked up a loose puck in the offensive zone and extended the lead to 6-1 early in the third. Brendan Donahue added his first of the season late.
Dylan Bengtson scored the first of the night for UNE on a one-time five minutes into play. Bowdoin grabbed momentum at the end of the first as Albert Washco tied the game 1-1. The Polar Bears nearly pulled in front midway through the second, but a diving stop on an open net by Tate Sproxton kept the game square.
Tyler Seltenreich had three assists on the night. Fleurent had two goals and two helpers.
Sproxton made 26 saves to pick up the win in his first start of the year between the pipes. Alex Zafonte made 37 saves for Bowdoin.
The Nor’easters are back in action on Saturday afternoon at Southern Maine. Puck drops at USM Ice Arena in Gorham at 4 p.m.