Another Multigoal Second Period Leads Men’s Hockey Over Ravens

WINCHENDON, MA: The Rivier men's hockey team picked up another win after having a big second period against Franklin Pierce this evening, beating the Ravens 3-1.

THE BASICS:

- Date: 11/9/2021

- Score: Rivier 3, Franklin Pierce 1

- Records: FPU (0-3), Rivier (3-2)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  After a scoreless first period, the Raiders turned it on again in the second, scoring two goals and ultimately the game winner. Milan Brezko (Klasterec, CZR) scored the first Rivier goal on a wrist shot from the right circle. Less than a minute later, Shane Murphy (Pembroke, MA) put the Raiders up 2-0 as he scored off a rebound.

-  The Ravens would get the last score in the second on a 2-on-1 cross from Jason Ladzinski to Ryan Gorbett for the one-time finish.

- Rivier would tack on one more in the third period on an empty netter by Ryan Nolte (Canton, MA) to get the 3-1 final.

- Luke Newell (Littleton, CO) continued to have success in net for the Raiders, saving 17 of 18 shots on goal.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Shots: Rivier 33, FPU 18

-  Penalties: Rivier 8 minutes on 4 infractions. FPU 6 minutes on 3 infractions.

-  Power Play: Rivier 0 for 3, FPU 0 for 4.

UP NEXT:

- Rivier men's hockey will be back in action on the 19^th when they travel to Morrisville for a two game series. Game one is Friday at 7 PM, with game two on Saturday at 4 PM.

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