2014-15 Men's Ice Hockey News
Bruce Marshall Named Head Coach of Franklin Pierce Men’s Ice Hockey Program
May 21, 2015
RINDGE, N.H. (May 21, 2015) – Franklin Pierce University Director of Athletics Bruce Kirsh has announced that Bruce Marshall has been named the fourth head coach of the University’s men’s ice hockey program. Marshall previously spent 25 seasons as the head coach at University of Connecticut, where he ushered the program through its transition from Division III to Division I and laid the groundwork for the program’s move to Hockey East. He returns as a collegiate bench boss after two years serving as an administrator with the Division I Atlantic Hockey Association.
Men’s Ice Hockey’s Tom McGuckin Named to Northeast-10 All-Rookie Team
February 23, 2015
RINDGE, N.H. (February 23, 2015) – Freshman goaltender Tom McGuckin (Clayton, N.J.) of the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team has been named to the Northeast-10 Conference All-Rookie Team, as announced on Friday by the Conference office. He was one of eight freshmen from across the league to receive the honor.
Men’s Ice Hockey Falls at Stonehill, 8-2, in Season Finale
February 18, 2015
FOXBORO, Mass. (February 18, 2015) – Junior forward Brendan Glynn (Quincy, Mass.) and sophomore forward Connor Mauro (Shrewsbury, Mass.) scored on the final day of the season for the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team, but Stonehill used a trio of power-play goals and a 47-35 shots advantage to roll to an 8-2 win in Northeast-10 Conference play at Foxboro Sports Center. Freshman defenseman Connor Tedesco had three assists and five other Stonehill players had two points each in the victory.
Strong Start Not Enough for Men’s Ice Hockey in 6-3 Loss to Assumption
February 16, 2015
WINCHENDON, Mass. (February 16, 2015) – With its postseason hopes on the line at the Jason Ritchie Ice Arena, the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team started strong on Monday night, with two goals in the first 10:03. Assumption had other ideas however, and answered with three goals in the second period and three more in the third to come away with the 6-3, Northeast-10 Conference win. Junior forward Brandon Bete had two goals and an assist to lead the way for the Greyhounds.
Men’s Ice Hockey Edged at Home by Stonehill, 2-1
February 12, 2015
WINCHENDON, Mass. (February 12, 2015) – Senior forward Bryan Gillentine (Atlanta, Ga.) notched his first collegiate goal in the first period on Thursday night, but a pair of second-period tallies led to a 2-1 defeat for the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team in Northeast-10 Conference play against Stonehill at the Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. Junior forwards Anthony D’Elia and Thomas Jenkins scored in the win for Stonehill.
Furious Rally, Oldaker Hat Trick Allow Men’s Ice Hockey to Pull Out 6-6 Tie in Barnburner at SNHU
February 10, 2015
HOOKSETT, N.H. (February 10, 2015) – Sophomore forward Brett Oldaker (Canonsburg, Pa.) notched his first career hat trick with eight seconds to play in regulation on Tuesday night to cap a dramatic comeback as the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team scored four third-period goals to rally for a 6-6 tie against Southern New Hampshire in Northeast-10 Conference play at the Ice Den. Freshman forward Kyle Valliere also had his first career hat trick as part of a four-point night (3-1-4) for SNHU.
Moran Piles Up Saves as Men’s Ice Hockey Falls at Brockport, 5-2
February 07, 2015
BROCKPORT, N.Y. (February 7, 2015) – Junior goaltender Kyle Moran (Marshfield, Mass.) chalked up a career-best 52 saves on Saturday night, but the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team suffered a 5-2 defeat on the road at Brockport in non-conference play at Tuttle North Ice Arena. Freshman forward Aidan Verbeke scored a shorthanded goal and added an assist in the win for Brockport.
Men’s Ice Hockey Tripped Up by Saint Michael’s, 9-2
February 03, 2015
WINCHENDON, Mass. (February 3, 2015) – Saint Michael’s senior forward AJ Pieprzak scored the first goal of the night and added four assists for a five-point night on Tuesday, as the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team suffered a 9-2 defeat in Northeast-10 Conference play at the Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. Senior forward Tim Sullivan (Rye, N.H.) and freshman forward Blake Manginell (Troy, Mich.) scored in defeat for Franklin Pierce.
Penalties, Final Two Periods Hurt Men’s Ice Hockey in 5-2 Loss to SUNY Canton
January 31, 2015
WINCHENDON, Mass. (January 31, 2015) – Sophomore forward Connor Mauro (Shrewsbury, Mass.) and freshman forward Evan Marek (Enfield, Conn.) scored in the first period on Saturday night, but four unanswered goals over the final two periods spelled defeat for the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team, which fell 5-2 at the hands of SUNY Canton in non-conference play at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. Sophomore forward Eric Witzel scored twice in the victory for SUNY Canton to cap his five-point weekend (3-2-5).
Three Second-Period Goals Doom Men’s Ice Hockey in 5-0 Loss to SUNY Canton
January 30, 2015
WINCHENDON, Mass. (January 30, 2015) – The Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team took on a non-conference opponent, the SUNY Canton Kangaroos, on Friday night at the Jason Ritchie Ice Arena and suffered a 5-0 loss. Kangaroo freshmen Trevor Yule opened up the scoring at 5:43 of the second period with his first career marker and SUNY Canton would not look back. Yule would be one of three members of SUNY Canton to notch multiple points on the night.
Franklin Pierce Announces Schedule Changes Due to Impending Blizzard
January 26, 2015
RINDGE, N.H. (January 26, 2015) – With the first blizzard of the winter -- Winter Storm Juno -- bearing down on New England, the Franklin Pierce University Department of Athletics has announced a host of schedule changes for the upcoming week.
Men’s Ice Hockey Falls at Hamilton, 4-0
January 24, 2015
CLINTON, N.Y. (January 24, 2015) – Hamilton freshman forward Tyler Bruneteau scored twice in the first period on Saturday night, as the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team suffered a 4-0 defeat in non-conference play on the road at Russell Sage Rink. Freshman goaltender Étienne Roy (Saint-Henri, Quebec) piled up 47 saves in defeat for the Ravens, who were outshot 51-12 in the game.
Late Goal Bites Men’s Ice Hockey in 2-1 Loss to SNHU
January 20, 2015
WINCHENDON, Mass. (January 20, 2015) – Southern New Hampshire senior forward Dane Caracino broke a 1-1 tie with a power-play goal with 34 seconds to play in regulation on Tuesday night, as the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team dropped a 2-1 decision to Southern New Hampshire in Northeast-10 Conference play at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. Sophomore forward Connor Mauro (Shrewsbury, Mass.) scored in defeat for Franklin Pierce.
Penalty Kill Struggles as Men’s Ice Hockey Falls at Suffolk, 4-1
January 17, 2015
BOSTON (January 17, 2015) – Suffolk sophomore forward Simon Leahy and freshman forward Jack Jenkins scored a pair of power-play goals each on Saturday night, as the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team fell on the road, 4-1, in non-conference play at Steriti Memorial Rink. Junior forward Paddy Murphy (York, Maine) scored the lone goal in defeat for the Ravens.
First 10 Minutes Hurts Men’s Ice Hockey in 4-1 Loss to Fitchburg State
January 10, 2015
WINCHENDON, Mass. (January 10, 2015) – Fitchburg State sophomore forward Cameron Snyder, sophomore forward Jon Johannesson and senior forward Sean Loebs all struck in the first 9:27 on Saturday night to open up a 3-0 lead, as the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team suffered a 4-1 setback at the hands of the Falcons in non-conference play at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. Freshman forward Brett Becker (Devils Lake, N.D.) scored his first collegiate goal in defeat for the Ravens.
Haun Third-Period Score Lifts Franklin Pierce Over Daniel Webster, 3-2, in Exhibition Play
January 05, 2015
WINCHENDON, Mass. (January 5, 2015) – Freshman forward Jonathan Haun (Buffalo, N.Y.) broke a 2-2 tie to cap a 2-on-1 rush with 8:57 to play in regulation on Monday night, as the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team escaped with a 3-2 win over Daniel Webster in exhibition play at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. Freshman forward Jonathan Lee (Staten Island, N.Y.) added a pair of assists for the Ravens, while sophomore forward Storm Adams and freshman forward Joe Hawkins scored in defeat for Daniel Webster.