Hamilton, New York (October 4, 2014) - The men's hockey team lost their third consecutive game of the preseason Saturday night after falling 7-1 to Colgate University in their first of two games in New York state.

Seven different players were able to light the lamp for Colgate as Queen's found themselves trailing 7-0 early in the final period of play. The Gaels lone tally came on a unassisted shorthanded effort from rookie Eric Ming (Williamstown, Ont.). Final shots for the game totalled 44-20 in favour of Colgate.

Goaltender Kevin Bailie (Belleville, Ont.) started in net for Queen's, making all 37 saves over the outing.   

The Gaels are set to travel to Potsdam, New York to take on Clarkson University for their final game of the preseason on Sunday afternoon.