The UConn men’s hockey team was on its heels after two periods in its first live action of the 2017-’17 season as St. Francis Xavier handed the Huskies a loss in their only preseason game, 4-3.
Spencer Naas, Justin Howell, and Tage Thompson scored the goals for the Huskies with Johnny Austin, Corey Ronan, Benjamin Freeman, Joe Masonius and Alexander Payusov recording assists. Freshman goaltender Adam Huska took the loss, allowing three goals in the second period.
UConn finished 1-for-6 on the power play and killed four of the five power plays following penalties which they committed, including a five-minute high-sticking by Wyatt Newpower.