BND United hockey opens up sectionals with 6-1 over Geneseo

By Steve Ognibene
Feb 16, 2024, 2:27pm

Ivan Milovidov receives a pass from Jameson Motyka for a goal in the second period. Photo by Steve Ognibene — *Ivan Milovidov receives a pass from Jameson Motyka for a goal in the second period.*
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Batavia Notre Dame United opened sectional play on Thursday as the #1 seed in Class B and came away with the expected victory over Geneseo/Avon/Livonia.

United (19-2) won 6-1 at the David M. McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena.

United scored first on a pass by Jake Hutchins and Orion Lama to Ivan Milovidov.

Five goals in the second period gave United a 6-0 lead.

Three goals were scored by Ivan Milovidov, giving him more than 100 career points.

Brady Johnson and Jake Hutchins also scored.

Goaltender Rhys Tanner lost his shot at a shutout when Matt Mulvaney scored for Geneseo with four minutes left in the game.

United plays next Wednesday at home against #5 seed Canandaigua. The game time has not yet been announced.

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Joe DiRisio taking a shot on goal from the side boards. Photo by Steve Ognibene — *Joe DiRisio taking a shot on goal from the sideboards.*
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Jake Hutchins on the faceoff. Hutchins scored a goal and an assist in United's win. Photo by Steve Ognibene — *Jake Hutchins on the faceoff. Hutchins scored a goal and an assist in United's win.*
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Jemeson Motyka approaching to shoot on net. Photo by Steve Ognibene — *Jemeson Motyka approaching to shoot on net.*
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Will Stevens on the doorstep to score. Photo by Steve Ognibene — *Will Stevens on the doorstep to score.*
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One of many BND United celebrations on six goals scored at the game. Photo by Steve Ognibene — *One of many BND United celebrations on six goals scored at the game.*
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