Hartford, Conn.. - The Trinity College Bantams picked up their first win of the season after defeating the Hamilton College Continentals 4-1 this afternoon in New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) men's ice hockey action at Williams Rink.  The Bantams improve to 1-1 with the win, while the Continentals drop to 1-1 early in the year.

Trinity took an early lead on a goal by senior Chris Powers (Lynnfield, Mass.), putting the Bantams up 1-0.  With two seconds remaining in the first period, Hamilton was able to answer, knotting the game at one apiece after Jerome Wallace (Taft, Conn.) was able to slip the puck past Bantam sophomore goalkeeper Wesley Vesprini (Lexington, Mass.), the only goal Vesprini would allow on the day. 

The Bantams quickly regained the lead in the second period when junior Ryan Crapser (Paxton, Mass.) scored just 1:44 into the period, giving the Bantams a 2-1 edge.  Later in the period, Trinity distanced themselves further by scoring two additional goals, the first off the stick of senior co-captain Ryan Masucci (Winthrop, Mass.) and the second coming from first-year defenseman Michael DeMayo (Seaford, N.Y.), giving the Bantams a 4-1 advantage.

The scoreless third period was all the Bantams needed to secure the victory, and the consistent Bantams defense made that possible, allowing just four shots in the final period.  Vesprini, who stopped 24 shots on the afternoon, made an excellent glove save with just under four minutes remaining in the game, eliminating Hamilton's hopes of mounting a late rally.  

Sophomore Mark Donovan (Pembroke, Mass.) made 21 saves for the Continentals.  Trinity outshot Hamilton 25-22.

The Bantams return to action on Sat. Nov 29 at 4 p.m. in the opening game of the Luce Thanksgiving Tournament at Connecticut College against the Williams College Ephs.