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Hawks Battle to Stalemate Against Eastern Connecticut State University – University of Hartford Athletics
West Hartford, Conn. — The University of Hartford men’s soccer team battled to a draw on Saturday evening against Eastern Connecticut State University with a 0-0 final.
Rapid Recap
- The Warriors held possession for most of the contest getting the first chance in the 4th minute with a shot that was blocked. Senior Kellijah Morgan (Kingston, Jamaica) had the first shot for the Hawks, but it was not on target. In the 11th minute, sophomore Ryan Lunn (Southington, Conn.) stopped his first shot of the evening turning away Sean Cafferty. Lunn would make two more stops in the half as the teams continued to battle without shots for the final 20 minutes in the first half as it concluded.
- In the 47th minute sophomore Austin Murawski (Rocky Hill, Conn.) had a good chance to put the Hawks on top, but it couldn’t find the target as we stayed scoreless. In the 50th minute graduate student Trey Sadler (Newington, Conn.) logged the only shot on target for Hartford in the game, but Nathan Yeich made the stop to keep the score at 0-0. In the 66th minute the Warriors had the best chance of the night as Eliot Melgar fired a shot that Lunn deflected off the post, but stayed out of the net. Sadler and Morgan each had final minute chances, but both escaped the net as the final whistle blew to end the contest at a 0-0 draw.
Inside the Numbers:
- Lunn made five saves for the Hawks in the shutout draw for Hartford.
- Sadler returned to the field for Hartford for the first time since October 21st of 2023 after sustaining an injury that ended his season. Trey ended the night with two shots in 20 minutes played.
- The Warriors out shot the Hawks by a 15-10 margin and a 6-1 on target differential.
Up Next:
The Hawks will host Albertus Magnus College on September 11th with a 7:00 p.m. start.
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Bushnell Carousel offers free rides as Hartford celebrates America’s 250th
As Hartford celebrated America’s 250th birthday Saturday, one of the city’s oldest attractions welcomed visitors for one of the few days each year when admission is free.
The Bushnell Park Carousel opened its doors at no cost as part of the city’s Independence Day festivities, giving families a chance to experience a piece of Hartford history while escaping the summer heat.
“It’s one of the most incredible pieces that we have here in downtown Hartford,” said Morgan Fippinger, executive director of the Bushnell Park Conservancy.
The carousel itself is older than many visitors realize.
“It is a 1914, so it’s a true antique carousel,” Fippinger said.
For many Hartford residents, the carousel has long been a fixture in Bushnell Park. For others, including newcomers to the city, it offered a chance to experience one of Hartford’s most recognizable landmarks for the first time.
Fippinger said the free ride day is one of the conservancy’s ways of participating in Hartford’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
“The free days when we have thousands of people in the park, it can be a lot,” Fippinger said. “It’s a lot of impact on the park and the infrastructure of the park. But also it’s an amazing time for so many people that are not necessarily always from Hartford, get to come in and see the amazing resources that Hartford has.”
While the Bushnell Park Conservancy cares for much more than the carousel, Fippinger said the attraction often serves as an introduction to the city’s rich history.
“There’s an amazing amount of history here, resources here,” Fippinger said. “And, you know, so we are kind of the eyes and ears for the City of Hartford.”
The air-conditioned carousel building also offered visitors a chance to cool off as temperatures climbed during the holiday celebration.
“We do want to make sure that everybody stays hydrated,” Fippinger said. “And the carousel building is air conditioned. So if people are feeling hot or feeling like they need to get cool, they can come in and take a ride. Plus, when you’re on the ride, it feels amazing.”
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Several state parks, beaches close Friday due to capacity
Connecticut State Parks announced that several parks, recreation areas, and beaches are closed on Friday after reaching capacity.
As of 1 p.m., the following are closed due to the parking lots being full:
- Rocky Neck State Park
- Millers Pond State Park
- Hammonasset Beach State Park
- Mount Tom State Park
- Gardner Lake State Park
- Squantz Pond State Park
- Silver Sands State Park
- Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest)
- Scantic River State Park, Powder Hollow
- Satan’s Kingdom State Park
Connecticut continues to face excessive heat heading into the holiday weekend.
For a full forecast, head here.
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