BOSTON, Mass. - The Rivier University men's ice hockey team fell, 14-0, on the road against non-conference opponent UMass Boston Friday night at Edward T. Barry Ice Rink.
With the result, the Raiders dropped to 0-3-0 (0-0-0 MASCAC), while the Beacons improved to 2-0-0 (0-0-0 LEC).
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Matt Dore received his second start in net for the Raiders this season.
- Rivier opened the contest with an early shot from Jake Murphy, but the Raiders were unable to find the back of the net.
- The Raiders earned a 5-on-3 power-play opportunity 2:57 into the first period when the Beacons received penalties for hooking and tripping.
- The Raiders generated several power-play chances, including shots from Aaron Sawicki, Anthony Dalessio and Brayden Deschamps.
- UMass Boston capitalized with a shorthanded goal 3:36 into the period.
- Dore remained busy in net, making several saves as the Beacons added three more goals to take a 4-0 lead going into the first intermission.
- The Raiders headed into the break looking to regroup and get back into the contest.
- Rivier looked to generate offense early in the second period with multiple shots on goal, but UMass Boston's goaltender turned aside the attempts.
- The Beacons extended their lead 1:24 into the period, adding another goal to make it 5-0.
- Mason Meyer entered the game 4:17 into the second period, replacing Dore in net for the Raiders.
- The Beacons continued to find the back of the net, scoring four more times before the midway point of the period to extend their advantage.
- Rivier continued to battle offensively, earning a power-play opportunity and recording shots from Sawicki, Owen Logan and Murphy, but could not convert.
- The Raiders also saw contributions defensively, with blocked shots from Josh Coderre and Devon Jolley helping limit additional opportunities.
- UMass Boston added another even-strength goal 13:29 into the period to push its lead to 10-0.
- Josh Kirton entered in goal for Rivier 13:29 into the period, relieving Meyer, before the Beacons scored again just over a minute later.
- Rivier continued to look for its first goal of the contest, but the Beacons carried an 11-0 advantage into the second intermission.
- The Raiders continued to battle in the final frame, with Kirton making several saves.
- Rivier continued to search for its first goal, adding offensive chances in the third period, but the Beacon defense held them off.
- UMass Boston added three more goals in the third period to close out the contest with a 14-0 final score.
BOX SCORE BREAKDOWN
- Sawicki led the Raiders offensively with six shots on goal and seven total shots.
- Rivier recorded 25 shots, putting 18 on goal, and added 15 blocked shots defensively.
- Kirton led the goaltending effort with 16 saves, while Dore finished with 17 saves and Meyer added 12.
- Rivier went 0-for-4 on the power play.
- The Raiders won 18 of 66 faceoffs for a 27.3% faceoff percentage.
UP NEXT
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Rivier men's ice hockey will look to bounce back as they return to action tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 7, and host non-conference opponent Albertus Magnus (1-1-0, 0-0-0 UCHC). Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. at Conway Arena in Nashua, N.H.
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