EVERETT, Mass. (November 7, 2015) - Western New England University and the Wentworth Institute of Technology played an evenly matched opening two periods tonight, but the Leopards broke through for three late goals to earn a 3-0 victory in Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Northeast hockey action at Allied Veterans Rink.
 
Western New England senior goaltender Austin Keiser (Danwoody, Ga.) followed up his 27-save effort in Thursday's setback at Worcester State University with 28 more tonight, including 12 in the third period. Wentworth senior Joel Miller (Calgary, Alta.) stopped all 30 Western New England shots that he saw on the other end to earn the shutout.
 
The Golden Bears outshot the Leopards in both the first (9-8) and second (13-8) periods, but it was Wentworth that would strike first midway through the third. Just over a minute after successfully killing off a Western New England power play, junior Jake Flynn (Lino Lakes, Minn.) and sophomore Chris Sattler (East Longmeadow, Mass.) set up senior Mike Cox (Marlborough, Mass.) for the game's opening goal at the 9:12 mark.
 
Western New England had another power play opportunity and put five more shots on target the rest of the way, but was unable to capitalize. Junior Kyle Lebrun (Bridgewater, Mass.) gave the Leopards a 2-0 lead with 1:27 remaining in regulation and Sattler added an empty netter to wrap up the scoring in the contest.
 
The Golden Bears recorded 30+ shots on goal for the third straight game to open the season, but were shut out for the second consecutive contest. Freshman Steve Beck (Milton, N.Y.) led the way tonight with a team-high five shots, while classmate Connor Eckenrod (Ebensburg, Pa.) and senior Chris Lembo (Southington, Conn.) fired four each.
 
Western New England (0-3, 0-1 ECAC) will look to get back on track this Thursday night, when the Golden Bears open their 2015-16 home slate against Suffolk University at Smead Arena. Wentworth (3-1, 2-0 ECAC NE) returns to action Wednesday night against Johnson & Wales University.