The Maine Black Bears' top line of New Brunswick natives Lynden Breen and brothers Bradly and Josh Nadeau combined to score three of the team's four goals in a 4-1 season opening victory over the RPI Engineers at the Alfond Arena in Orono.
The Black Bears trailed 1-0 after one but took control in the second period. Nadeau scored twice and nearly had a hat trick — his third goal was called back after a review showed the puck had hit the netting and should have been whistled dead.
In the third, Breen scored to make it 3-1 — which was setup by the Nadeau brothers.
Shots ended 57-13 in favour of Maine.
Bradly Nadeau finished with two goals and an assist; Breen a goal and an assist; and Josh Nadeau two assists.
Pair of goals for Bradly Nadeau in his college debut. Robbed of a hat trick by a video review.
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4-1 Maine win over RPI. pic.twitter.com/U8ZdIGPVl3
This was the first NCAA game for the Nadeau brothers of Saint-Francois-de-Madawaska, who spent the last two seasons in the BCHL with Penticton Vees. Bradly Nadeau was a first-round pick of the Carolina Hurricanes in this year's NHL Draft.
The recruitment of the Nadeau brothers has given University of Maine fans some optimism for the future. After some down years and recruiting struggles, these additions could help kickstart the Black Bears back into college hockey prominence.
Breen, meanwhile, is in his fourth season with Maine. He is one of the team's captains. Breen was a fifth-round pick of the Saint John Sea Dogs in the 2017 QMJHL Entry Draft.
The Black Bears and Engineers meet again on Friday in Orono. Maine's first Hockey East game is Nov. 3 at Merrimack.
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