Trying to pull itself out of a December skid, the Baldwinsville ice hockey team instead saw things get more uncomfortable.
Corcoran was responsible for that situation, defending its home ice at Meachem Rink Wednesday night by beating the Bees 5-0.
The Cougars, yet another one of the Division I newcomers in 2010-11, arrived with a 3-1 league record, but was in a foul mood following a 3-2 defeat to Cortland-Homer two nights earlier.
B’ville had a fair amount of chances on this night. Every time it tried, though, Corcoran goalie Gavin Gretzky stopped them, making 23 saves overall.
Meanwhile, the Cougars took a 1-0 first-period lead and steadily got away, overcoming Chris Johns’ 21 saves as Steve Young, with two goals and one assist, led Corcoran to victory.
At 1-2-1 in league play (2-3-1 overall), B’ville will go south next Wednesday to face Ithaca, who is 3-0-1 following a 1-1 tie with defending state champion West Genesee at Shove Park.
