By Ashley Stadnicki · The Tennessee Ice Vols gave their fans plenty to cheer about last weekend, putting together an offensive showcase against the Florida Gators and walk…
The Tennessee Ice Vols gave their fans plenty to cheer about last weekend, putting together an offensive showcase against the Florida Gators and walking away with a two game sweep.
The Gators made the trip to Knoxville for a Thursday and Friday matchup, but Tennessee made sure they wouldn't be leaving with any wins.
Thursday night kicked off with Greek Night, bringing members of different Greek organizations across campus together to pack the rink and cheer on the Ice Vols. Adding to the excitement, Tennessee took the ice in special military appreciation camouflage jerseys, making for a memorable night both on and off the ice.
Once the puck dropped, the Vols got right to work. Tennessee came out firing, building a 3-0 lead by the end of the first period. The offensive momentum never slowed, as Dylan Updike found the back of the net twice to help lead the charge.
Florida managed to get a couple of goals on the board, but the Ice Vols kept their foot on the gas, cruising to a 6-2 victory to open the series.
If Thursday was impressive, Friday was even louder.
Tennessee returned to the ice looking to finish the job, and Tyler Iles wasted no time giving the home crowd something to celebrate, scoring the first goal of the game to put the Ice Vols ahead.
The goals kept coming as dsTennessee continued to find ways to break through Florida's defense. One moment stood out in particular when Sebastian Elrod scored the first goal of his career as an Ice Vol, giving the team another reason to celebrate.
Florida tried to keep pace, but Tennessee's offense had other plans. The Ice Vols put together an eight goal performance, taking down the Gators 8-4 to complete the sweep.
The Ice Vols will be back in action on Jan. 8 at the SEC Frozen Showcase at the Ford Ice Center Bellevue in Nashville, Tennessee.