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Josh Kirton in net
Kyle Prudhomme
5
Winner Westfield St. WSU 6-4-0, 4-1-0
3
Rivier RIV 1-9-1, 1-3-0
Winner
Westfield St. WSU
6-4-0, 4-1-0
5
Final
3
Rivier RIV
1-9-1, 1-3-0
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 F
Westfield St. WSU 0 2 3 5
Rivier RIV 0 3 0 3

Game Recap: Men's Ice Hockey |

Men’s Ice Hockey Drops First Semester Finale to Westfield St.

NASHUA, N.H. – The Rivier men's ice hockey team fell 5-3 to Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) foe Westfield St. Saturday evening at Conway Arena

With the loss, the Raiders fell to 1-9-1 (1-3-0 MASCAC), while the Owls improved to 6-4-0 (4-1-0 MASCAC).

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Rivier opened the contest, recording the first three shots for either side.
  • Despite numerous chances by both teams, the score remained deadlocked at 0-0 after the first 20 minutes of action.
  • Similar to the first period, the Raiders controlled the offensive zone, this time converting on an early opportunity just 3:53 into the period. First-year Mason Rudrud found the back of the net on a pair of helpers from classmate Aaron Sawicki and sophomore Michael Caparco.  
  • Westfield St. tied up the contest at the 8:56 mark of the second period, followed by another tally two minutes later to take their first lead of the game.
  • Rivier answered the call with 7:59 remaining in the frame as the tandem of Sawicki and Caparco linked up with first-year Payton Kender to tie the game, 2-2.
  • With 21 seconds left in the period, Caparco found Rudrud once again to regain the lead for the Raiders heading into the final 20 minutes of action.
  • The Owls remained persistent in the third period, recording three unanswered tallies, including two on the man advantage, to take the game by a score of 5-3.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
  • Caparco led the team with three points, with Rudrud adding two points. Both ended with a +3 rating at the final horn.
  • Sophomore goaltender Josh Kirton logged 46 saves in net.
UP NEXT

The Raiders return to the ice for a two-game road trip against non-divisional opponents Saint Michael's on Jan. 2. Puck drop is scheduled for 2 p.m. Cairns Arena.