WESTFIELD, Mass. - Westfield State University scored six third-period goals to snap the Assumption University men's ice hockey winning at eight games, following a 6-3 decision on Thursday evening at the Amelia Park Ice Arena in non-conference action.

THE BASICS

Score: Westfield State University 6, Assumption University 3

Records: Greyhounds (11-2-0, 8-1-0 NE10), Owls (6-3-1, 3-2-1 MASCAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED

After a scoreless first period, Assumption got on the board early into the second period, as Leo Piandes found the back of the net from a face-off win by Ronny Paragallo. 

Westfield State's offense exploded in the opening of the third period, as they scored four-straight goal, which was capped off by a power play tally by Christopher Miraldo at the 7:43 marker. The Greyhounds would not go quietly, as Jonathan Surrette cut the deficit to 4-2 at 10:52 before Paragallo got Assumption within one (4-3) with his tally four minutes later. With just over a minute remaining in regulation, the Owls would net a pair of empty-net tally, making it 6-3 Westfield. 

 INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Clement Labillois and Callum Welch combined to record 32 saves in the crease for the Greyhounds.
• Westfield State outshot Assumption 38-36 while having a slight advantage in the face-off circle, 33-65. 
• The Owls were 1-for-2 on the man-advantage, while Assumption was 0-for-2. 
• Westfield State now leads the all-time series 7-6-1.

UP NEXT

• AU at Fitchburg State, Saturday, December 9, 4:00 pm
• WSU at Worcester State, Saturday, December 9, 6:30 pm

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