EAST MEADOW, N.Y. - The Long Island University men's ice hockey team (2-5-0) defeated Simon Fraser University (0-1), 3-2, in an exhibition game in its home opener on Monday afternoon at the Northwell Health Ice Center. Brennan Nelson scored the game-winner for the Sharks with just over five minutes to play in the third period.

After a scoreless first period, the two sides combined to score four goals in less than a five-minute span in the second. At 14:36 of the frame, Nick Bernardo scored on the power play, assisted by Dylan Kinch and Trent Powell, giving the Sharks a 1-0 lead.

Moments later, Simon Fraser's Walker Erickson scored an even strength goal, tying the game at 17:01. Nearly 90 seconds later, Tyler Chan tipped in a left-point shot from Dylan Brooks and the Red Leafs took a 2-1 lead.

However, LIU tied the game again 13 seconds after when Noah Serdachny punched home a feed from Anthony Lucarelli, tying the game 2-2.
Powell fed Brennan charging to the net to score the game winner at 14:53 of the third period.

In total, LIU outshot Simon Fraser 32-17, and went 1-for-6 on the power play while holding the Red Leafs 0-for-2 on the man advantage.

LIU goalie Daniel Duris made 15 saves to secure the win.

The Sharks return to action on Thursday night, Oct. 30, versus Maryville University in an exhibition game. Puck drop at Northwell Health Ice Center is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. Television coverage is available digitally on FloHockey.