Box Score

LAKE PLACID, N.Y.—The Skidmore College hockey team opened its season with a 5-2 non-conference loss to SUNY Canton, Friday night at the Herb Brooks Arena.
 
The Thoroughbreds spotted the Roos a three-goal first period lead before Andreas Michailidis scored at 4:11 of the second period from Marc Cibelli.  Anthony Bird cut the lead to 3-2 at 6:15 of the second from Kenny Nelson and Max Hegge.   Canton tacked on a goal late in the period to make it 4-2 at the second break.
 
The Roos had the lone goal of the third for the 5-2 final.
 
Canton outshot Skidmore 25-14 and converted one of six power plays, while the Thoroughbreds were 0-2 on the power play.
 
Jack McDonald had 20 saves in net for Skidmore.
 
The Thoroughbreds open New England Hockey Conference play on Nov. 6 at New England College.