Friday, Feb. 21, 2003
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HAMILTON, N.Y.—Scooter Smith's two-goal effort spurred the Colgate men's ice hockey team to a 5-1 victory over Union Friday night at Starr Rink.

Colgate's normally anemic offense poured in five goals for only the third time this season, capped by P.J. Yedon's goal midway through the final period.

"We knew coming in to this game that we had to win both games this weekend," said Colgate head coach Don Vaughan. "If we want to play at home in the playoffs, we have to win these two, so tomorrow night is another must win for us."

After leading by only two goals heading in to the third frame, Matt Nicholson put the game out of reach with a drive that originated at his own blue line to give the Raiders a 4-1 edge at 3:45.

Colgate built its lead in the second period on the back of Smith. The senior blasted a puck low to the glove side of Union goaltender Kris Mayotte at 9:35 of the second period, and followed up with his 19th goal of the season only a little over a minute later.

The lone goal of the first period came when freshman Jon Smyth tallied his first career goal with a high shot over the shoulder of Mayotte at 13:23.

Union's Jordan Webb's redirection at 4:59 of the second period proved the only flaw on the night for Colgate goalie Steve Silverthorn, who fought off 21 en route to the victory.

Mayotte stopped 18 shots in a losing effort.