Men’s Hockey Shut Out by Assumption, 3-0
Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | T | |
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Rivier (9-11-2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Assumption (21-4-0) | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Assumption
Game Statistics | Rivier | Assumption |
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PowerPlays | 0 for 2 | 1 for 4 |
Shorthanded Goals | 0 | 0 |
Penalties (min) | 6 (12) | 4 (8) |
Shots on Goal | 22 | 37 |
Face Offs Won | 25 | 33 |
WORCESTER, Mass. – Rivier men's ice hockey suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Assumption in a Saturday afternoon clash at the Worcester Ice Center.
With the loss, the Raiders fell to 9-11, while the Greyhounds improved to 21-4 and continue their dominant season.
Jonathan Surette scored the first goal of the contest with 3:27 left in the first period as he tucked in a wraparound past the skate of Luke Newell in net to put the Greyhounds in front, 1-0.
After a scoreless second, Assumption added to its lead on the powerplay, scoring on a Jake Lavoie nearside tuck to double the hosts' lead.
In the final minute, the Greyhounds added an empty netter.
Newell made 34 saves as the Raiders were outshot, 36-22.
Rivier went 0-for-2 on the man advantage while Assumption was able to score once on four tries.
This marks the first loss to a Northeast 10 opponent this season, as Rivier had previously beaten SNHU, Franklin Pierce, and Saint Anselm.
The Raiders will return to home ice on Tuesday, Feb. 6 for a clash with Framingham St. with puck drop set for 7:00 p.m. at Conway Arena.