Box Score SEAHAWK MEN'S ICE HOCKEY RESULTS
Salve Regina 6, Western New England 0
Portsmouth Abbey - Portsmouth, R.I.
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Summary
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. - Salve Regina University topped the Western New England University men's ice hockey team 6-0 in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action on Senior Day.
Senior Moment
The Seahawks honored their two seniors before the game with a special pregame ceremony. Nick Holt (Pemrboke, Mass.) and Eric Lipa (Lockport, N.Y.) were joined by family on the ice before puckdrop to honor their time in a Seahawks uniform.
What they're saying
Regarding the Salve Regina seniors - "The phrase that shines is 'quality over quantity'. Nick Holt and Eric Lipa demonstrate the leadership qualities of accountability, resilience, vision, and influence. Nick and Eric, thank you for setting the standard with your athletic, academic, and social accomplishments. We will miss you!" -- junior forward Erik Udahl.
Series and Streaks
The Seahawks own a 24-11-1 record in the all-time series and have won four in a row.
Three Stars of the Game
- Salve Regina junior Danny Eruzione (Winthrop, Mass.) was all over the ice for the Seahawks, netting two goals and handing out three assists.
- Salve Regina freshman Cayden Kraus (East St. Paul, Manitoba) scored twice and dished out an assist. His first period goal at 15:25 proved to be the game-winner.
- Western New England senior Kyle Carducci (Rocky Hill, Conn.) made a game-high 45 saves in his last career game to fall to 3-15-1 on the season.
Turning Point
Kraus broke a scoreless tie late in the first period then scored short-handed early in the second to give the Seahawks a 2-0 lead. Carducci made many sensational saves during the period to keep the Golden Bears close however with just 43 seconds remaining in the period Danny Philbrick (Rye, N.H.) tipped in a loose puck for a 3-0 difference at the break. The Seahawks added three more scores in the third to cruise to victory.
Key Stat
Salve Regina held the Golden Bears to 0-for-4 on the power play and scored two short-handed goals.
Quick Hits
- Eruzione becomes the Seahawks all-time leader in career assists (70) in just his junior season. He currently sits at 100 career points and is six points away from becoming the all-time leading scorer in program history.
- Sophomore netminder Tony Rehm (Madison, Wisc.) made 19 saves in his second straight start to improve to 6-2-1 while pitching his second shutout of the season.
- Salve Regina outshot the Golden Bears 51-19.
Next Up
Salve Regina (14-10-1, 10-7-1 CCC) will host Nichols in the CCC quarterfinals on Wednesday, February 26, at 7 p.m. Western New England (3-20-2, 1-16-1 CCC) has its season come to a close.
