Alvernia University Athletics

Buffalo, N.Y. (October 31, 2026) — Alvernia men's ice hockey (0-2) dropped a second consecutive overtime game to No. 5 Wisconsin-Stout (1-1) in the Buffalo State Bengals Classic Saturday afternoon.

Jack Natyshak and Charles Becnel both found the back of the net for the Golden Wolves, who led 2-0 at the end of the first. The Blue Devils fought back and forced overtime, which the Golden Wolves eventually fell to.

How It Happened:

• Jack Natyshak struck first for the Golden Wolves within the first five minutes of play courtesy of an assist from Matthew Imbirano. The Golden Wolves continued the hunt and snuck another one in 12 minutes later when Charles Becnel found the back of the net again, this time with assists from Vincent Gazquez and Nolan Kazeil. Jeff Kreidler made 17 saves in the first period to hold the Blue Devils at bay.
• The second period went scoreless for both squads as Kreidler remained perfect again with five saves.
• The Blue Devils struck just 30 seconds into the third period, eyeing a comeback. The game-tying goal came seven minutes later while the Golden Wolves were on the penalty kill.
• The quick-strike offense of the No. 5 team in the nation struck again, this time 22 seconds into the overtime period to secure the win.

Inside the Box Score:

• Jack Natyshak and Charles Becnel both scored goals for the Golden Wolves, and Matthew Imbirano, Vincent Gazquez, and Nolan Kazeil earned assists.
• Jeff Kreidler made 30 saves in the contest, 17 of which came in the first period.
• The Golden Wolves won 30-61 face offs.

Up Next:

• The Golden Wolves will travel to Wilkes on Nov. 6 for their first clash of conference play.