Box Score UTICA, N.Y.—The ninth-ranked Hobart College hockey team shutout ECAC West foe Utica 4-0 tonight, marking the first time they have won at Utica since the 2001-02 season. The Statesmen notched three first-period goals to improve to 15-4-0 overall and 6-3-0 in the conference, while the Pioneers slipped to 9-7-2 on the season and 3-5-0 in the ECAC West.

Sophomore Christopher Bower (Chevy Chase, Md.) put Hobart on the board 13 minutes, 40 seconds into the contest. He netted his third goal of the year on a power play, assisted by senior Ryan Adler (Piscataway, N.J.) and junior Nick DeCroo (Sarver, Pa.).

The Statesmen quickly added to their lead with another power play goal from senior Bryant Harris (Plainfield, N.H.) at 16:43, and a shorthanded tally from sophomore Daniel Organ (Simi, Calif.) at 18:03. Senior Michael Steiner (Shaker Heights, Ohio) and junior Aleksey Koval (Kiev, Ukraine) recorded assists on Harris' goal, while junior Gregory Alberti (Bernardsville, N.J.) set up Organ's.

After a scoreless second period, Hobart lit the lamp one more time in the third. Sophomores Tom Capalbo (Mamaroneck, N.Y.), Pat Moriarty (Lloyd Harbor, N.Y.), and Matt Wallace (Skaneateles, N.Y.) teamed up for the insurance tally in the ninth minute.

The Statesmen held a slight 40-37 advantage in shots, and converted 2-of-6 power play opportunities.

Hobart senior goaltender Keith Longo (Milford, Mass.) collected 37 saves en route to his first shutout and 12th win of the season, while Anthony Luckow and Justin Bolla combined to make 36 stops in net for Utica.

The Statesmen and Pioneers will square off again tomorrow, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. Fans can watch the game live on FastHockey.com, listen live on WIBX, or follow along online with live stats.