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Princeton University Athletics
Saturday, November 1
Princeton, N.J.
7:00 PM
Princeton University
2-0-0
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Alaska-Fairbanks
2-8-0
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Alas. Fairbanks
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Princeton
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Photo by: Shelley M. Szwast
Men's Hockey Closes Out Historic Opening Weekend Sweep, 6-3
November 01, 2025 | Men's Ice Hockey
A furious third period broke open a 1-1 game and at the end of 60:00 the final tally fell in favor of the Princeton Tigers who completed a weekend sweep of Alaska-Fairbanks via a 6-3 win at Hobey Baker Rink.
The sweep is Princeton's first at Hobey Baker Rink to open a season in 70 years – the last time coming in 1955-56 when the Tigers downed Providence on December 9 (7-4) and December 10 (5-2).
Brendan Gorman (2 goals, 1 assist), Kai Daniells (1 goal, 2 assists) and Jaxson Ezman (1 goal, 2 assists) had three-point nights for the Tigers. Jake Manfre had a two-goal night for his second career multi-goal game.
Ezman's career-high three points on Saturday finished off a five-point (3 goals, 2 assists) weekend.
Arthur Smith made 26 saves in the win, not allowing a goal during even-strength play as the Nanooks went 3-for-4 on the power play.
After a scoreless first period, Princeton got on the board midway through the second when Jaxson Ezman connected on his second goal of the weekend.
A spectacular solo effort from Brendan Gorman built sustained pressure for the Tigers in Alaska end, with Gorman eventually funneling a pass to Julian Facchinelli in the high slot. Playing in just his fourth career game, the sophomore backhanded an extra pass to Ezman who was open on the flank to roof one home with 10:09 left to play in the second.
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The third was action-packed as the two teams combined for seven goals.
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Alaska tied the game 1:47 later with a power-play goal of its own when Dafoe gathered a rebound and tucked it by an outstretched Smith to make it a 2-2 game.
Just past the midway mark of the third, Daniells regained a one-goal lead for the Tigers when he collected a cross-ice pass from Kai Greaves and patiently waited before firing top-corner with 9:15 to go.
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The ping-pong affair finally settled in favor of the Tigers who scored twice in 0:10 to lock down the game. First up was Jake Manfre who finished off a 2-on-1 with Daniells with 3:27 to go.
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Princeton heads on the road to open ECAC play next weekend, visiting Brown (November 7) and Yale (November 8).
The sweep is Princeton's first at Hobey Baker Rink to open a season in 70 years – the last time coming in 1955-56 when the Tigers downed Providence on December 9 (7-4) and December 10 (5-2).
Brendan Gorman (2 goals, 1 assist), Kai Daniells (1 goal, 2 assists) and Jaxson Ezman (1 goal, 2 assists) had three-point nights for the Tigers. Jake Manfre had a two-goal night for his second career multi-goal game.
Ezman's career-high three points on Saturday finished off a five-point (3 goals, 2 assists) weekend.
Arthur Smith made 26 saves in the win, not allowing a goal during even-strength play as the Nanooks went 3-for-4 on the power play.
After a scoreless first period, Princeton got on the board midway through the second when Jaxson Ezman connected on his second goal of the weekend.
A spectacular solo effort from Brendan Gorman built sustained pressure for the Tigers in Alaska end, with Gorman eventually funneling a pass to Julian Facchinelli in the high slot. Playing in just his fourth career game, the sophomore backhanded an extra pass to Ezman who was open on the flank to roof one home with 10:09 left to play in the second.
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The Nanooks tied the game on the power play with 5:16 remaining in the middle period when Chase Dafoe stuffed home a cross-ice pass from Michael Citara on a 4-on-3 man advantage.E-Z Does It!
— Princeton Men's Ice Hockey (@princetonhockey) November 2, 2025
First line does the thing, with the first career point for Julian Facchinelli leading to Jaxson Ezman's third goal of the weekend!@ecachockey | @NCAAIceHockey | @Buccigross | @TeamECH pic.twitter.com/FMJs9WPsmr
The third was action-packed as the two teams combined for seven goals.
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Gorman scored first, one-timing a power-play goal 2:12 into the final frame after playing catch with Ezman along the left wall.Brendo Bingo!
— Princeton Men's Ice Hockey (@princetonhockey) November 2, 2025
A one-timer from Brendan Gorman on the power play for his first of the season!@ecachockey | @NCAAIceHockey pic.twitter.com/iikDwt30dZ
Alaska tied the game 1:47 later with a power-play goal of its own when Dafoe gathered a rebound and tucked it by an outstretched Smith to make it a 2-2 game.
Just past the midway mark of the third, Daniells regained a one-goal lead for the Tigers when he collected a cross-ice pass from Kai Greaves and patiently waited before firing top-corner with 9:15 to go.
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That lead was again short-lived as the Nanooks tied the game 2:55 later via a Peyton Platter power-play goal. The Nanooks needed just 0:07 of power play time to tie the game, with Platter's shot from the left circle working through a screen and by Smith.Kai To Kai!
— Princeton Men's Ice Hockey (@princetonhockey) November 2, 2025
Going out on a limb and calling this the first @NCAAIceHockey goal scored by a player named Kai with the primary assist to a player named Kai.@ecachockey | @TeamECH | @Buccigross pic.twitter.com/ctcUKp2CQX
The ping-pong affair finally settled in favor of the Tigers who scored twice in 0:10 to lock down the game. First up was Jake Manfre who finished off a 2-on-1 with Daniells with 3:27 to go.
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Before the Baker Rink crowd had a chance to settle back in, Ezman beat the Nanook defense to a loose puck behind the Alaska net and he fed a charging Gorman who slammed home his second of the game to give Princeton a 5-3 lead with 3:17 to play.The Man In The Middle!
— Princeton Men's Ice Hockey (@princetonhockey) November 2, 2025
Jake Manfre gives the Tigers a 4-3 lead!@ecachockey | @NCAAIceHockey pic.twitter.com/j27MHS7aBy
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Manfre's second of the night came via an empty-netter with 0.6 to go and the celebration ensued to close a stellar opening weekend at Baker Rink.Gorman Goes To The Net And Gets Rewarded!
— Princeton Men's Ice Hockey (@princetonhockey) November 2, 2025
Quick look from Ezman finds BG for his 2nd of the night and a 5-3 lead!@ecachockey | @NCAAIceHockey | @Buccigross | @TeamECH pic.twitter.com/Jai2kznQha
Princeton heads on the road to open ECAC play next weekend, visiting Brown (November 7) and Yale (November 8).
Team Stats
ALA
PRI
Shots
29
37
PPG
3
1
SHG
0
0
Penalties
4
5
Penalty Mins
8
10
Faceoffs Won
37
34
Game Leaders
+/-
2
Goals
2
Sh
5
A
1
+/-
3
Goals
1
Sh
4
A
2
+/-
3
Goals
2
Sh
4
A
0
+/-
2
Goals
1
Sh
4
A
1
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