The Toronto Varsity Blues men's hockey team opened their exhibition schedule in Ottawa against the Carleton Ravens on Friday, September 16 falling 5-2.

How It Happened:

Carleton opened the scoring early, as forward Will Collins found the net to put the Ravens on the board. The Blues would respond, scoring shorthanded through second-year forward Cole Purboo. Closing out the frame at 1-1.
First period scorer Purboo, would make the most of a Blues powerplay early in the second to pull the Blues ahead 2-1. This lead would hold midway into the second period when Ravens defenceman, Scott Kerr capitalized on the powerplay to tie things up at 2-2.

The Ravens would score the first of a trio of goals, three minutes into the third by way of Collins. The remaining goals were scored by Ravens forward Aiden Wagner and defenceman Majid Kaddoura.

Jett Alexander recorded 26 saves in the contest.

UP NEXT: The Blues open their 2022-23 season at home on Friday, Oct. 14 vs. the Wilfrid Laurier Goldenhawks. Puck drop is set for 7 P.M.