The University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's hockey team secured a riveting 2-1 win on the road against the No. 3 Université Du Québec À Trois-Rivières on Saturday (Nov. 11) night.
A fast-paced opening period unfolded as the Blues and the Patriotes battled an intense back-and-forth contest. Despite the Blues offensive efforts, the score remained 0-0 as the period ended.
Early into the second period, forward Zachary Gravel of the Patriotes scored the first goal of the game and put UQTR up 1-0. Late in the period third-year forward Billy Moskal evened the scoreboard and ignited the Blues with the momentum they needed going into the third period.
In the third period, the Blues offence seized numerous scoring opportunities while the defence quickly shut down any offensive opportunities for the Patriotes. With just over a minute left, third-year captain Cole Purboo scored the final goal of the game and secured the win over UQTR.
Blues goalie Jett Alexander finished the game with 33 saves.
The Blues are back in action on Thursday (Nov. 16) night, where they will face the Guelph Gryphons on the road. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m., and the game will also be streamed online via oua.tv.
