Now, with just three players from its last championship team still in the lineup and a largely revamped roster, Stony Brook is ready to re-establish itself as one of the top teams in the country.
After scoring eight times to beat the University of Pittsburgh Thursday night, Stony Brook’s offense ran dry Friday afternoon, failing to convert on 31 shots and four power play chances.
The Seawolves were unable to overcome the Liberty Flames in the Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League championship game for the second straight year, falling 2-1 in regulation.
The Stony Brook hockey team outplayed New York University for the majority of the game on Saturday, Feb. 10 at The Rinx in Hauppauge, outscoring the Violets 4-1 in the final 57 minutes of regulation time, bringing the game into overtime.
“We were up 4-2 with 10 minutes left to go,” head coach Chris Garofalo said. “There’s no reason why we ever should have lost that game. This is a game that will haunt us if we don’t make nationals.”
The Stony Brook hockey team cashed in twice in the final minute of regulation to ensure victory against Colorado, taking down the sixth best team in the nation 3-0.
The captain knew a goal meant more than just an extra point in the standings; it would also put the Stony Brook hockey team’s longest losing streak in over a year behind them.
A third period comeback came up short for the Stony Brook hockey team against Delaware Friday night, giving the Seawolves their third consecutive loss since returning from winter break.
The Stony Brook hockey team came up one goal short once again Sunday afternoon at The Rinx in Hauppauge, when rival Liberty University scored late to secure a weekend sweep of the Seawolves.
