The University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's hockey team dropped an 8-1 decision to the UQTR Patriotes on Friday, November 24 in Trois-Rivières, Que.

The Patriotes got out to an early 1-0 lead after a powerplay goal from Jason Lavallee 2:28 into the game. UQTR added two late goals to take a 3-0 lead into the first intermission.

The home team extended their lead to 5-0 with back-to-back goals to open the second frame. Third-year forward Aidan Wallace got the Blues on the board midway through the second period, scoring his third goal of the season. The Patriotes were up 5-1 after 40 minutes of action.

UQTR added three goals in the third period to round out the win.

The Varsity Blues wrap up the road trip in Trois-Rivières as they take on the Patriotes tomorrow (Nov. 25). Puck drop is set for 3 p.m., with the game set to be streamed live on OUA.tv.

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