PINE VALLEY, N.Y. — The No. 14 Endicott men’s ice hockey team lost to No. 10 Elmira, 5-2, on Saturday night in NCAA Tournament First Round action at the Murray Athletic Center (Ice Arena).
Elmira scored at least once in every period (1-2-2) to punch its ticket to the NCAA Quarterfinals.
Jimmy McIsaac (Winnipeg, Manitoba) scored both goals in the contest for the Gulls (2nd — 11:04; 3rd — 16:22).
The performance marks his second career multi-goal game at Endicott (CCC Semifinals, W, 3-2, vs. UNE, 2/24/24).
In goal, Atticus Kelly (St. Paul, Minn.) made 24 saves (9-6-9) in the setback (9-4-3 overall).
BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
- Elmira entered tonight’s contest ranking No. 6 overall in scoring offense (4.15 goals per game).
- The Soaring Eagles are 2-0-0 all-time against Endicott (first-ever postseason meeting).
- Elmira is 10-2-1 at home this season.
WHAT’S NEXT
No. 10 Elmira (20-7-1) visits No. 3 Trinity (23-3-1) for an NCAA Tournament Quarterfinal matchup on Saturday, March 16 (time TBD).
No. 14 Endicott sees its 2023-24 season come to a close at 17-6-5 overall. (Photo Credit – Mazzie Hinsdale ’26)
