Notre Dame hockey opens season with 3-1 victory over Niagara
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 12:36 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish began their 2026-27 hockey season with a 3-1 win against Niagara University at Compton Family Ice Arena on October 8. Henry and Sammy Nelson each scored in the first period, giving Notre Dame a 2-0 advantage. Niagara responded with a goal on a power play before the second intermission. Paul Fischer sealed the victory with an empty-net goal in the final minute. Goaltender Nicholas Kempf made 24 saves, allowing just one goal.
- •Henry Nelson opened the scoring for Notre Dame in the first period.
- •Sammy Nelson scored his first collegiate goal during the game.
- •Nicholas Kempf recorded 24 saves in goal for the Fighting Irish.
- •Fischer's empty-net goal capped the win for Notre Dame.
- •The Irish and Purple Eagles face off again on October 9.
- 12:36 PMYahoo Sports — NOTRE DAME HOCKEY: Irish open season with 3-1 win over Niagara
"Notre Dame starts the hockey season with a home win over Niagara.
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