united collegiate hockey conference

Ever heard of an empty net goal in overtime? It happened Sunday in Utica at the Pioneers advanced and will host the conference finals.

The Pioneers already had clinched a playoff spot, but are now sitting atop the conference following a 5-1 win at Chatham and a 5-2 victory over Stevenson. Senior Gregg Burmaster registered a hat trick in the Saturday victory moving UC to 12-3-1 in conference play and 15-6-2 overall.