BOSTON - Army West Point hosted (RV) Canisius in both programs' first Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) contest this season.

The Golden Griffins handled the Black Knights 3-1, holding them scoreless until 19:20 into the final frame when sophomore forward Ben Ivey potted one with an extra attacker out.

Junior forward Walter Zacher got the scoring started 3:19 into the opening period. 6:20 later, fellow junior forward Rhys Chiddenton tallied the game-winner and the matchup's only power play goal.

Senior forward Killian Kiecker-Olson scored his first of the season with under seven minutes remaining in the second period. The Andover, Minn., native extended the Golden Griffins' lead 3-0 at that point.

Senior netminder Chase Clark made 29 saves, allowed one goal in the effort and played all 60:00.

This is the second time that Canisius has beaten Army West Point by a score of 3-1 (Feb. 14, 2015).

The Black Knights play again in 10 days when they host Holy Cross for a two-game AHA series at Tate Rink in West Point, N.Y., with the first on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. ET.

As for the Golden Griffins, they swing right back into game action with a two-game series at ECAC Hockey's Colgate beginning on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. ET in Hamilton, N.Y.

SCORES
(RV) CANISIUS 3 - ARMY WEST POINT 1
BOX SCORE - RECAP
Canisius Goals: Walter Zacher, Rhys Chiddenton, Killian Kiecker-Olson
Army West Point Goals: Ben Ivey

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