Jason Soule posted a shutout and Kevin Zidiak scored the game’s only goal as Penn State Harrisburg beat the University at Buffalo 1-0 on Friday night at Twin Ponds Arena. The victory improved Penn State Harrisburg to 3-0-0, while Buffalo fell to 0-1-0 in its season opener.
Zidiak broke the scoreless tie with 4:41 left in the first period, finishing an even-strength play set up by Blake Hanson. It was Zidiak’s first goal of the season after he entered the night with one assist in two games. Hanson extended his strong start, having come in with two goals and two assists through two games.
Buffalo held a 38-28 edge in shots on goal but could not get one past Soule, who earned the win and the shutout. At the other end, Alexander Tallides made 27 saves on 28 shots for Buffalo and took the loss.
The game featured seven penalties, four against Penn State Harrisburg and three against Buffalo. Buffalo’s Dylan Parsons was called twice, once for elbowing and once for high-sticking, and both teams were whistled for too many men on the ice in the third period. Neither team scored on the power play.
Penn State Harrisburg remains unbeaten through three games, while Buffalo will look for its first goal and first win of the season.
