Box Score Four different players scored as the University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's hockey team topped the Guelph Gryphons 4-3 on Friday night (Nov. 28) at Varsity Arena.

With the win, the Blues improve to 5-8-1, while the Gryphons drop to 3-10-3 in the West.

The Gryphons opened the scoring 49 seconds into the first period as fourth-year forward Carlos Amestoy found a loose puck in the slot and he wired it into the top of the net.  

The Blues evened the game midway through the period as Jeff Brown picked up the puck off a turnover behind the net and found a wide open Paul Van De Velde in front for the one-time goal.  

The two teams were deadlocked at 1-1 after the first period.

Third-year forward Patrick Marsh put the Blues ahead early in the second frame as his backhand shot trickled past Gryphons netminder Andrew D'Agostini.

Three minutes later second-year forward Russell Turner extended U of T's lead with a great individual effort. U of T was up 3-1 heading into the final frame.

Christian Finch added to Toronto's lead with a powerplay marker with five minutes remaining in the third period, but the Gryphons rallied with back-to-back goals from Scott Simmonds and Kyle Neuber to bring the game within one with 2:35 to go in the game.

Despite some rough play by both teams, the Blues held on for the one-goal win.

Blues goalie Michael Nishi posted 32 saves in the win.

The Varsity Blues return to action tomorrow night as they host the Laurier Golden Hawks. The game marks U of T's third annual Holiday Toy Toss. Bring a plush toy to toss onto the ice during intermission. Spectators get FREE admission to the game with a toy donation and U of T students get a free chuck-a-puck for a chance to win great prizes! All toys collected will benefit the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish.

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