The St. Thomas Aquinas College opened their COVID-shortened 2021 Spring Season with a 2-0 victory over the Sacred Heart University Pioneers on Friday evening at the Wonderland of Ice in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Playing a mini, non-conference schedule due to the pandemic, the Spartans hit the ice for game action for the first time since February 22, 2020 - their MCHC semifinal game against U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point) - and showed that being away from the rink for more than a year did not matter. Shaun Benson tallied a first period goal and Drew Lorenz added a late third period empty netter to seal the victory for STAC. Goalie Carl Lorenz (1-0) got the start in net and made 40 stops to pick up the shutout.

Game Summary

First Period Scoring Summary

Sacred Heart University - No Scoring.

St. Thomas Aquinas College - Shaun Benson (Unassisted) :15/Even Strength.

First Period Penalty Summary

Sacred Heart University - No Penalties.

St. Thomas Aquinas College - No Penalties.

Second Period Scoring Summary

Sacred Heart University - No Scoring.

St. Thomas Aquinas College - No Scoring.

Second Period Penalty Summary

Sacred Heart University - No Penalties.

St. Thomas Aquinas College - No Penalties.

Third Period Scoring Summary

Sacred Heart University - No Scoring.

St. Thomas Aquinas College - Drew Lorenz (Unassisted) 19:30/Empty Net.

Third Period Penalty Summary

Sacred Heart University - No Penalties.

St. Thomas Aquinas College - No Penalties.

Goalies

St. Thomas Aquinas College - Carl Lorenz (Win, 60:00), 40 Saves.

What's Next

St. Thomas Aquinas (1-0) will play backend of this 2-game series with Sacred Heart University on Friday, March 26. Puck drop is set for 8:30pm at Sport-O-Rama Ice Rinks in Monsey, NY.

*PLEASE NOTE THAT SPECTATORS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ATTENDING ST. THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE SPRING ATHLETIC CONTESTS, INCLUDING ICE HOCKEY.*