The Continentals could sense the momentum shift and took full advantage. After deliberation for a possible high stick, it was ruled a good goal (much to the chagrin of the Eph faithful). A few minutes later, a shot from the Hamilton defensemen was tipped home in the high slot to level the game. Despite several good looks from Connor Berg and Owen Stadheim, the Ephs efforts were fruitless as the game returned to 5-on-5 play. After some great penalty killing early in the period, Williams would head to the power play after a scary collision between the sliding Hamilton goalie and forward Logan Valkama. The third would be a forgettable one for the Ephs. Cal Sandquist made some massive saves on these man-advantages to keep the Ephs in the lead as they headed into the third period. As the period wound down, Hamilton would take advantage of a few late Eph penalties to regain a bit of momentum. The Ephs would once again find the better chances for a majority of the period, but several close calls amounted to no goals. The frame was also riddled with penalties, yet neither team could find the back of the net. The second period was much less controlled than the first, with both teams playing quick transition hockey. For the first time in a long time, the Ephs would head to the locker room up a goal. After several successful shifts from the Ephs, Owen Stadheim would make a surging drive to the net before finishing below the goalie's glove to open the scoring. Cal Sandquist stood tall when called upon and allowed the Ephs to continue building momentum. Their relentless forecheck and conservative defensive pressure saw them control much of the possession and chances. Williams was the better team in all areas to begin the hockey game. The Ephs would find themselves ahead in the game going into the third period, but a strong push from Hamilton cemented their hot 7-1 start as they downed the Ephs 3-1. WILLIAMSTOWN, MA - On the final game day before Winter Break, the Williams College Ephs (1-7-0, 1-5-0) hosted the Hamilton College Continentals (7-1-0, 4-1-0).

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