Photos and Captions by Benji Rosenblum
Collision: CC forward Owen Beckner ‘28 collides with UMass forward Jack Musa to redirect his pass to a teammate.
Moment of respect: During the national anthem, players and fans remove their caps.
Reaching out: A UMass player reaches out his hand to keep from falling as he is pushed into the wall
Jackson Unger ‘29 ended the game with 32 saves in his first career shutout
Tigers win 2-0: Fans celebrate Tigers’ win over UMass as they exit Robson Arena
Shot on goal: CC defenseman Mats Lindgren ‘29 makes a shot in the first period to score CC’s first goal of the game
Kris Mayotte: Leading CC to their fifth consecutive season-opening victory, Mayotte was hired as CC’s head coach in 2021. His contract was recently extended to 2031.
Fan spirit: A fan’s tiger suit is seen in the reflection of the plexiglass barrier as a UMass player brings the puck behind the goal
Goal celebration: Lindgren and his fellow teammates celebrate his goal, basking in the yellow lights of the arena