WATERTOWN, Mass. – Air Force used a four-goal 2^nd period on its way to a 6-1 victory over Bentley University in the first game of this weekend's Atlantic Hockey series. Freshman Ryner Gorowsky (Lino Lakes, Minn./Fairbanks) had the goal for Bentley.

Bentley got off to a good start, as Gorowsky's short-handed goal at 11:39 of the 1^st period gave them a 1-0 lead. Air Force was on the power play, but turned the puck over deep in its defensive zone. Senior Tyler Deresky (Flemington, N.J./Amarillo) dug the puck out from behind the net, and fed a backhand pass to a charging Gorowsky. With plenty of space, Gorowsky teed up his shot, and blasted it past Air Force goalie Shane Starrett for his 4^th goal of the season, and Bentley's 8^th shorthanded goal of the year.

The lead didn't last long though. With the power play still going, Air Force won the ensuing face-off and brought the puck into the offensive zone. The puck found its way to right wing A.J. Reid, who scored from the right face-off circle to tie the game 1-1 just 13 seconds after Gorowsky's goal for Bentley.

Later in the period, Air Force went in front 2-1 on a goal center Kyle Haak at the 15:15 mark.

Air Force then broke the game open in the 2^nd period with four goals. Reid scored his 2^nd of the night at the 7:48 mark, followed by a goal from right wing Tyler Rostenkowski just 55 seconds later to take a 4-1 lead. Haak scored his 2^nd goal of the evening on the power play 11:08, followed by center Brady Tomlak scoring 57 seconds later to provide the final margin.

Bentley will look to bounce back tomorrow night and gain a series split against Air Force. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 from the JAR.