Connecticut scored two goals in the second period to erase a 2-0 deficit and force an eventual 2-2 tie against visiting Union in non-league action Friday night at the Freitas Ice Forum.
Billy Latta started the Huskies rally with a breakaway tally at 6:17 of the second period to cut the Union lead to 2-1. Tyler Bouchard's one-timer off a feed from Brent Norris tied the game just over six minutes later.
Union didn't lack opportunities to regain the lead, but Connecticut goaltender Matt Grogran stood tall, stopping 47-of 49 shots. Alex Sakellaropoulos turned aside 21-of-23 shots for the Dutchmen.
Union came out firing in the first period, out-shooting Connecticut, 16-to-6. Mark Bennett cashed in on a rebound and scored his first goal of the year at 8:10 to put Union on the board. Sam Coatta and Cole Ikkala assisted on the goal.
Michael Vecchione extended Union's lead to 2-0 at 17:24 when he deflected a Mat Bodie shot for his second goal of the season. Kevin Sullivan also earned an assist, his Division I best ninth of the season.
The loosely-called contest saw just four penalties, two for Union and two for Connecticut. Both teams went two-for-two on the penalty kill.
The tie is the third consecutive draw between the two teams dating back to 2010. Union holds a 7-0-4 all-time series record over Connecticut.
The tie is the third consecutive draw between the two teams dating back to 2010. Union holds a 7-0-4 all-time series record over Connecticut.
Union (1-2-2) enters next Friday's league opener at Dartmouth on a three game winless streak.
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