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Southern New Hampshire University Penmen
Darby McCarthy plays some defense for ice hockey
Jim Stankiewicz
4
Winner Franklin Pierce FPU 8-11-0, 6-5-0
3
Southern N.H. SNH 6-10-1, 2-8-1
Winner
Franklin Pierce FPU
8-11-0, 6-5-0
4
Final
3
Southern N.H. SNH
6-10-1, 2-8-1
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 F
Franklin Pierce FPU 1 2 1 4
Southern N.H. SNH 3 0 0 3

Game Recap: Men's Ice Hockey |

Early Lead Not Enough as Penmen Fall to Franklin Pierce in NE10 Play

Ravens score four unanswered goals to take series opener

When and Where: January 23, 2026 — The Ice Den, Hooksett, N.H.
Score: Franklin Pierce University 4, Southern New Hampshire University 3
Records: SNHU 6-10-1 (2-8-1 Northeast 10), Franklin Pierce 8-11-0 (6-5-0 Northeast 10)

Southern New Hampshire University built a three-goal lead in the opening period, but Franklin Pierce University rallied to hand the Penmen a 4-3 loss Friday night at The Ice Den, extending SNHU's skid to three straight games.

KEY MOMENT

After SNHU jumped out to a 3-0 advantage in the first period, Franklin Pierce scored the final four goals of the game, including the eventual game-winner just 12 seconds into the third period.

NOTES
  • Sophomore Darby McCarthy (Whitefish, Mont.) opened the scoring just 30 seconds into the game, finishing a play set up by sophomore Josh Russell (Stoney Creek, Ontario) and sophomore Adam Boucher (Uniontown, Pa.).
  • SNHU extended the lead to 2-0 at 3:13 of the first period when sophomore Ryan Kayser (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) scored, assisted by Russell and McCarthy.
  • Freshman Kenny Thurston (Plymouth, Mass.) made it 3-0 at 9:57 of the opening period, with assists from senior Ryan Pomposelli (Needham, Mass.) and senior Tyler Murray (Barre, Vt.).
  • Franklin Pierce answered with a late first-period goal and scored twice in the second period to pull even at 3-3.
  • The Ravens took the lead for good 12 seconds into the third period on a goal by Austin Pick.  
  • McCarthy finished the night with a goal and an assist to lead the Penmen offense.
  • SNHU held a 35-29 advantage in shots on goal.
  • Junior Sean Guerin (Chicago, Ill.) made 25 saves in net for the Penmen, while Jeremy Connor earned the win with 50 minutes of scoreless relief in goal for Franklin Pierce.
  • SNHU went 0-for-1 on the power play, while Franklin Pierce finished 0-for-4 with the man advantage.
  • Franklin Pierce has claimed the first three games in the season series with SNHU.  The Penmen hold a 42-21-8 edge all-time.
UP NEXT
  • The Penmen and Ravens conclude the Northeast 10 season series on Saturday at 2:40 p.m. at The Ice Den. Saturday's game will serve as Senior Recognition Day for SNHU.
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