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Kyle Prudhomme
2
Salem St. SSU 2-3-1, 0-2-1
3
Winner Rivier RIV 1-6-0, 1-1-0
Salem St. SSU
2-3-1, 0-2-1
2
Final
3
Rivier RIV
1-6-0, 1-1-0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 F
Salem St. SSU 0 1 1 2
Rivier RIV 2 0 1 3

Game Recap: Men's Ice Hockey |

Men's Ice Hockey Edges Salem St. 3-2

NASHUA, N.H. – The Rivier men's ice hockey team earned its first win against a Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) foe, edging Salem St. 3–2 on Wednesday night at Conway Arena.

With the result, the Raiders improved to 1-6 (1-1 MASCAC), while the Vikings dropped to 2-3-1 (0-2-1 MASCAC).

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • First-year Mason Rudrud opened the scoring at 1:40 into the first period, tucking it into the top shelf off a mis-clear.
  • At the 12:09 mark, first-year Aaron Sawicki extended the Raiders' lead, connecting with classmate Nick Zanin. 
  • Salem St. scored at the 9:24 mark of the second period to cut the deficit in half, 2-1. 
  • The Vikings leveled the score 1:09 into the final frame.
  • Sawicki responded at the 3:26 mark, capitalizing on the power play with help from first-year Brayden Deschamps to restore the Raiders' lead, 3–2.
  • The last 16 minutes featured a flurry of chances as the Vikings outshot the Raiders 16–15, but both goaltenders turned away everything they faced. 
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
  • The Vikings outshot the Raiders 34-24.
  • Salem St. controlled faceoffs 39-32.
  • Sophomore Josh Kirton recorded 32 saves in his first collegiate win in net.
UP NEXT

The Raiders return to Conway Arena on Saturday, November 22, for a conference matchup with Anna Maria. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.