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SNHU's George Thurston celebrates a goal with a first pump vs. Framingham State
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Southern N.H. SOUTHERN 13-6-0, 11-3-0
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Winner Assumption ASSUMPTI 11-9-1, 8-4-0
Southern N.H. SOUTHERN
13-6-0, 11-3-0
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Final
5
Assumption ASSUMPTI
11-9-1, 8-4-0
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 F
Southern N.H. SOUTHERN 0 0 2 2
Assumption ASSUMPTI 3 2 0 5

Game Recap: Men's Ice Hockey |

Men's Hockey Handed 5-2 Loss at Assumption

Thurston had a goal and an assist for the Penmen

When and Where: February 11, 2022- Worcester, Mass. (Worcester Ice Center)
Score: Assumption 5, Southern New Hampshire University 2
Records: SNHU 13-6 (11-3 NE10), Assumption 11-9-1 (8-4 NE10)
(Worcester, Mass.)  --- Despite a pair of third period power play goals, the Southern New Hampshire men's hockey team was not able to dig out of an early deficit in Friday night's 5-2 loss over NE10 foe Assumption University at the Worcester Ice Center. The teams play the rubber match of the three-game series on Saturday night in Hooksett.

STANDOUT PERFORMERS
  • Five different players scored for the Greyhounds
  • Assumption netminder David Altman earned the win stopping 30 shots improving to 8-4-1.
  • Senior JT Kossakowski (Elburn, Ill.) did not allow goal in his 26:18 of relief action; he stopped seven shots; he did not factor in the decision.
  • Junior George Thurston (Plymouth, Mass.) led the way for SNHU with a power play goal and an assist.
  • Senior Jake Cox (Columbus, Ga.) tallied a power play goal and had five shots on goal.
KEY MOMENTS
  • Assumption potted five goals over the first two periods and held a 25-13 shot advantage during that time.
  • SNHU held the Greyhounds scoreless over the final 28:17 and scored two goals during that time frame.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • The Penmen held a 33-30 shot advantage thanks to a 20-5 advantage in the third period.
  • Assumption held a slim 40-35 edge in faceoffs.
  • SNHU went 2-for-4 on the power play, while the Greyhounds were 1-for-6. 
  • Senior Adam Mercer (Belchertown, Mass.) started in net and allowed five goals on 23 shots and moves to 9-2 on the season.
NOTES
  • The Penmen and Greyhounds will play the rubber match of this year's season series on Saturday as SNHU captured a 4-3 win in Worcester on Dec. 4.
  • SNHU has scored multiple power play goals in 11 contests this season.
WHAT'S NEXT
  • SNHU returns to action Saturday, Feb. 12 against Assumption University at 7:40 p.m. at the Ice Den in Hooksett, N.H.
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