Gardner, MA (1/13/2024) - Thanks to a three-goal third period, the Franklin Pierce Men's Ice Hockey team flew past intrastate rival Saint Anselm College by a final score of 3-1, splitting the weekend series at Gardner Veterans Ice Arena. 

Score: Franklin Pierce 3, Saint Anselm 1. 

Records: Franklin Pierce (7-9-0, 5-5-0 NE10), Saint Anselm (5-10-2, 3-5-2 NE10) 

Location: Gardner Veterans Ice Arena: Gardner, MA 

Date: January 13th, 2024 

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• The Hawks dictated the pace of the game early outshooting the Ravens 12-3 in the first period and 22-10 by the 2nd Intermission. Yet, thanks to 12 total blocked shots and great goaltending from sophomore goaltender Jeremy Connor (Hazlet, NJ), the score remained 0-0 entering the third period.  

• Then, the Ravens struck first in the third period because of a goal scored by sophomore forward Tyson Springer (East Palestine, OH) 6:15 into the period. This lead would be short-lived as the Hawks bounced back with a goal by freshman forward Patrick DeMarinis scored 37 seconds later.  

• Then, the Ravens quickly answered with another goal just 23 seconds later. This time by senior forward Jackson Dobek (Natick, MA), giving the Ravens a 2-1 lead. The Ravens would hold onto that lead and then on a 5 on 3 powerplay, sophomore forward Devin Rohrich (Pittsburgh, PA) scored the game-clinching goal to propel the Ravens to a 3-1 victory.  

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS 

• Jeremy Connor improved to 3-6-0 on the season, saving 29 of 30 shots.  

• The Hawks went 0-5 on the power play while the Ravens went 1-4. 

• The Hawks outshot the Ravens 30-19. 

NEXT UP FOR THE RAVENS  

The Ravens are now gearing up for a two-game series against the Purple Knights of Saint Michael's College at Gardner Veterans Ice Arena starting next Friday. The Puck Drop will be at 6:30 pm EST on January 19th.