SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT. – The Assumption University men's ice hockey team completed the weekend Northeast 10 Conference sweep at Saint Michael's College, Saturday afternoon, as they Greyhounds won 4-1.
THE BASICS
Score: Assumption University 4, Saint Michael's College 1
Records: Greyhounds (5-1-0, 2-1-0 NE10) | Purple Knights (2-2-1, 1-2-0 NE10)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Assumption came out strong in the opening period, generating 12 shots on goal while
Brayden Ingram turned aside all eight attempts he faced. The Greyhounds broke through at 17:52, as
Jonathan Surrette netted his second goal of the season off assists from
Leo Piandes and
Brady Clark, giving Assumption a 1-0 advantage heading into the first intermission.
Saint Michael's responded early in the second period, as Cam Fahey scored at 2:15 off an assist from Killian Wright to even the contest at 1-1. However, the Greyhounds wasted little time regaining the lead, as
Daniel Lemanski scored his fourth goal of the season just 61 seconds later off a feed from
Jamison Alicandro, putting Assumption back in front, 2-1.
The Greyhounds extended their advantage at 13:22 of the second period, as
Chris Stackhouse recorded his third goal of the season off assists from
Nathan Palumbo and Clark. Despite being outshot 20-12 in the frame, Assumption carried a 3-1 lead into the final period behind 19 saves from Ingram.
Saint Michael's continued to apply pressure in the third period, outshooting Assumption 17-6, but Ingram stood tall between the pipes, turning away all 17 attempts. The Purple Knights pulled their goaltender late in the contest in an effort to mount a comeback, but Alicandro sealed the victory with an empty-net goal at 18:59 off assists from
Cayden Miceli and Clark, securing the 4-1 win.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Ingram delivered a standout performance, finishing with 44 saves, including 36 over the final two periods, to improve to 2-0-0 on the season.
- Clark led the Greyhounds with three assists, while Alicandro recorded a goal and an assist. Lemanski paced the offense with six shots on goal, while Jake Russell added five.
- Despite being outshot 45-30, Assumption capitalized on its offensive opportunities and successfully killed all five Saint Michael's power plays.
- The Greyhounds also recorded 20 blocked shots, including four apiece from Shane McElhaney and Caden Connors.
- Saint Michael's still leads the all-time series 45-36-4.
UP NEXT
- Assumption vs. Post University, Friday, November 20, 7:40 pm
- Saint Michael's at Southern New Hampshire University, Friday, November 20, 7:40 pm.
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