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SNHU Men's Hockey Seniors Before Assumption Game
Bruce Preston
3
Winner Assumption ASM 23-7-0, 16-4-0
1
Southern N.H. SNH 12-13-2, 10-9-1
Winner
Assumption ASM
23-7-0, 16-4-0
3
Final
1
Southern N.H. SNH
12-13-2, 10-9-1
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 F
Assumption ASM 1 1 1 3
Southern N.H. SNH 0 1 0 1

Game Recap: Men's Ice Hockey |

Greyhounds Race Past Penmen 3-1 To End Regular Season

Matt Amante Scores Goal On His Senior Night

When and Where: February 17, 2024 – Hooksett, N.H. (The Ice Den Arena)
Score:  Assumption University 3, Southern New Hampshire University 1
Records: SNHU 12-13-2 (10-9-1 NE10),  Assumption 23-7-0 (16-4-0 NE10)
 
Senior Matt Amante (West Hempstead, N.Y.) scored a goal in his final regular-season game at The Ice Den, but the Penmen fell 3-1 to Assumption University on Saturday night.
 
STANDOUT PERFORMERS
 
  • Amante - goal
  • Junior Ryan Clear (Cherry Hill, N.J.) - assist
  • Sophomore Kurt Watson (London, Ont.) – assist
 
KEY MOMENTS
 
  • Assumption scored at 2:00 of the first period on a goal by Jake Lavoie, who beat SNHU goalie Sean Guerin (Chicago, Ill.) with a blast into the top of the net.
  • Both teams scored goals in 5-on-3 power-play situations in the second period.  The Greyhounds had nearly a two-minute advantage on back-to-back Penmen misdeeds.
  • Camron Roberts scored to make it 2-0.
  • SNHU's goal by Amante came in a similar situation at 10:52 after a pair of penalties on the Greyhounds.  Watson sent the puck up top to Clear, who passed to Amante for the goal.
  • Assumption extended the lead at 1:34 of the final period on a goal by Jonathan Surrette.
  • The Greyhound goal was scored by Jonathan Surrette at 15:51 of the second period.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • Assumption had a 37-32 advantage on shots on goal.
  • The Greyhounds were 1-for-5 on the power play, while the Penmen were 1-for-4.
  • Guerin made 34 saves for the Penmen.
  • The win went to Greyhound goalie Thomas McLarnon.
NOTES
  • On Senior Day, the Penmen recognized seniors Tucker Twardosky (Merrimack, N.H.), Jackson Aldrich (Waterville, Maine), Derek Flynn (Dracut, Mass.), and Amante.  Team Manager Mason Adams (Lebanon, N.H.) also was introduced on the ice with his parents and brother in recognition of his three years with the program.
  • Watson's 10 goals and 12 assists give him a team-high 22 points.  Amante is right behind with 10 goals and 11 assists.
  • The Penmen lead the all-time series with the Greyhounds 42-41-5, but Assumption won three of the four games played this season.
  • The Penmen hold second place in the Northeast-10 with one game remaining in the regular season (Saint Michael's at Post).  Assumption is the regular season champion.
UP NEXT
  • The Northeast-10 Conference will announce the playoff bracket after the completion of the Saint Michael's College and Post University game scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m.
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