Hamilton College is headed to the national championship game after a 6-3 win over Aurora University in an NCAA Division III men’s hockey semifinal Friday afternoon at the Adirondack Bank Center.
The Utica University and Hamilton College Men's Hockey teams both moved on to the quarterfinal round of the DIII National Tournament on Saturday. Utica beat Fitchburg State 5-1 in the early game at the Adirondack Bank Center, and Hamilton defeated University of New England 4-2 on the road in the State of Maine in the nightcap.
Crosstown rivals Utica and Hamilton met for the first time since 2009 on Saturday night and the fans at the Aud were treated to a 4-4 nail biter.
Hamilton had jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the second period when Utica stormed back to net three straight goals to take a 4-3 lead early in the third...
If the rivalry between Utica College and Hamilton College wasn't big enough, now comes the first "Contineer Cup" for the schools Men's Lacrosse teams. The 2 teams will also be playing for a great cause too!