NASHUA, N.H. – The Rivier men's hockey team dropped its first Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) game, 6-1, on Saturday night to Fitchburg St. at Conway Arena.

With the loss, the Raiders dropped to 0-6 (0-1 MASCAC), while the Falcons improved to 2-4 (1-0 MASCAC).

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Falcons tallied three goals in the first period to take a 3-0 lead, two on power plays. 
• In the second, despite Rivier's 11 shots on net, the Falcons kept them scoreless while knocking in two more to take a 5-0 lead into the final frame.
• 4:56 minutes into the final frame, Sophomore Damon Kiyawasew scored the Raiders' lone goal on a power play, connecting with first-year Brayden Deschamps and Aaron Sawicki. 
• The Falcons responded less than a minute later to extend their lead to 6-1. 

BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN

• The Falcons outshot the Raiders 43-31.
• Junior goaltender Mason Meyer recorded 37 saves.
• Fitchburg controlled the faceoffs 39-30.

UP NEXT

The Raiders return to action at Conway Arena for another MASCAC matchup against Salem St. on Wednesday, November 19. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m.