SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – It was not a night for goaltenders, as Union and Harvard combined for a total of 13 goals, with the Crimson topping the Dutchmen, 8-5, on Friday night at Messa Rink.
 
Union opened the contest with one of its better periods of play this season, out-shooting Harvard, 12-7, and taking a 1-0 lead with 2:59 before the first intermission.
 
Unfortunately, Harvard responded with a tremendous effort in the second period, netting six-straight goals from six different skaters, to take a 6-1 lead. Senior forward Anthony Rinaldi responded on the power play with 2.7 seconds remaining in the second period to score Union's second goal of the game.
 
Despite the second period by Harvard, Union came out in the third period and out-scored the Crimson, 3-2. Additionally, both of Harvard's goals in the third came off back-to-back five-on-three power plays.
 
Summary

• Four different skaters scored for Union, and Zachary Emelifeonwu scored the final two goals of the game.
• Anthony Rinaldi posted a two-point game, scoring one goal and assisting on another.
• Vas Kolias and Gabriel Seger also has two-point outings, as both recorded two assists.
• Harvard entered the contest with the nation's best power play, and the Crimson went on to score three power-play goals in five opportunities.
• First-year netminder Josh Graziano made his home debut at Messa Rink, stopping 15 shots through 20 minutes of work.

Up Next for the Dutchmen
Union finishes off the weekend hosting Dartmouth tomorrow, Feb. 1, at Messa Rink. Start time against the Big Green is set for 7 p.m. (ET).