Monsey, NY - Men's Ice Hockey traveled to take on St. Thomas Aquinas on Sunday, October 5th, 2025. The team won 4-3 in what was an comeback thriller, winning the game in overtime.

How it Happened:

• The Spartans jumped out 1-0 midway through in the first period.
• Despite consistent chances from both teams, the first period ended 1-0 in favor of the Spartans.
• Caleb Micklon then tied the game three minutes into the second period on an assist from Tyler Gay.
• 17 Seconds later the Spartans caught the Terriers off the face-off, and scored to make it 2-1.
• After multiple power play opportunities and a lot of back and forth, it was the Spartans that went up 3-1 and appeared to be in control.
• However, Micklon didn't settle and exactly one minute later he ripped a shot past the opposing goaltender to make it 3-2. Colton Kozma and Gay assisted.
• The Terriers began to role after the momentum switch, scoring again 44 seconds later.
• Nick Fischetto carried the puck in the zone and got a shot on net, which led to a scramble in front of the Spartan goal.
• Brandon Bearce eventually found Fischetto, who scored to tie things at 3-3.
• Despite controlling the play throughout the third period Thomas could not get the go-ahead goal and overtime was needed.
• Just a minute into overtime Gay found the back of the net thanks to assists from Kozma and Devon Fay, and the Terriers could finally celebrate.
• Matt D'Ortona was spectacular in net for the Terriers, making 33 total saves.
• Head Men's Ice Hockey Coach Joey Waraskevich had this to say after the comeback win: "We showed incredible resiliency and hung together. There are plenty of things to work on but were extremely proud of the effort".

What's Next:

• Men's Ice Hockey will be back in action on Friday, October 10th, 2025, when they travel to take on the Unviersity of New Hampshire. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 PM.