In the first game of the season, RPI junior attack Owen Putman scored three goals and added three assists for a game-high six points in a 15-6 win over Keene State College. One of his goals was man-up, which gave the Engineers a 3-0 lead, while each of his assists came while the sides were even. In addition, he had a game-high 15 shots with six on goal and a team-high six ground balls.