HAMILTON, N.Y. -- The Union College men's hockey team dropped a 4-0 decision to Colgate at Class of 1965 Arena on Saturday night. With the loss the Dutchmen drop to 7-20-3 (5-12-1 ECAC Hockey) on the season while the Raiders improve to 10-14-6 (8-7-3 ECACH).

Despite putting together a strong third period, out-shooting the Radiers, 13-5, in the final frame, the Dutchmen were unable to find the back of the net.

Colgate scored during four-on-four play to open the scoring midway through the first period. The Raiders then added to their lead at the 9:53 mark of the second period to make it 2-0.

In the third period, Union opted for an empty net with 10 minutes left to try to generate some offense. Unfortunately, Colgate scored on the open net to make it 3-0 with 9:49 left in the period. The Raiders then added a fourth and final goal of the game just two minutes later.

Summary

• Despite being outshot, 9-5 and 9-11, through the first two periods, Union ended up out-shooting the Raiders 27-25 by the end of the game.
• Junior Darion Hanson made a total of 20 saves in the contest, while first-year Josh Graziano finished the remaining 8:17 of the contest, needing to make just one save without conceding any goals.
• Neither team scored on the man advantage. Union was 0-for-3 on the power play, while Colgate was scoreless on six opportunities.

Up Next for the Dutchmen
Union returns to Messa Rink for its final home games of the season next weekend, Feb. 21-22, hosting Princeton and Quinnipiac. Both games will start at 7 p.m. (ET) and Saturday's game against the Bobcats will also serve as Union's Senior Night.