CC Defeats Calgary In Exhibition Opener

(above) Colorado College's Bill Sweatt last night against the University of Calgary

From: Colorado Springs Gazette
by Joe Paisley

Colorado College defeated the University of Calgary last night at World Arena.

Billy Sweatt scored three goals in Saturday night’s 4-2 exhibition win over Calgary before 4,356 fans.

But since this was an exhibition game, forgive Sweatt if he wasn’t too excited about it.

“You never try to get too high,” Sweatt said. “The real season hasn’t even started yet. Individual statistics aside, it was more important that we work hard as a team. We never quit.”

“It was nice when Billy can step up and give us some lift,” coach Scott Owens said. “Hopefully others can step up too. I really like how we competed in the third period.”

Sophomore left wing David Civitarese scored the game-winner off a good pass from junior right wing Tyler Johnson from behind the Dinos’ net. Civitarese’s one-timer came with 10:34 left in the third. His contribution was another welcome sign.

“We’re going to need several guys scoring 8-10 goals this year,” Owens said.

Tigers freshman Joe Howe played a shutout 20 minutes in the third period, turning away eight shots.

There was no clear winner in the goalie derby with all three making at least one big save.

“We’ll probably play a couple this week,” Owens said, referring to the season and home opener Friday and Saturday against Northeastern.

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