MIDDLETOWN, R.I.-- Salve Regina University men's ice hockey remains unbeaten with a 4-0 shutout of the visiting Western New England University Golden Bears on Saturday night at Howard Rink.
The Seahawks wasted little time with an opening goal by
Aidan Connolly just three minutes into the contest. Connolly would score again later in the game following
Matthew Brunton's success five minutes into the second period.Â
Salve Regina netted one final snipe in the third period when
Cade DeStefani received a pass from
Jack Arizo and
Bradey Farrell early in the frame.
Salve Men's hockey held Cancer Awareness Night in partnership with RP4 Foundation; RP4-Empowering Lives, Igniting Hope. For more information on RP4 or to donate please visit
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INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 4, Western New England 0
Records: Salve Regina (5-0-0), Western New England (0-6-0)
History: This Seahawks are 35-9-1 all-time against the Golden Bears. While the teams did not meet during the 2024-25 season, in 2023-24 Salve Regina won all three times the teams faced off. In the most recent 6-3 win Seth Benson,
Hoon Kim,
Aidan Coupe and
Matthew Brunton all scored.
NOTEWORTHY:
- Salve Regina outshot WNE 43-20.
- Selby Warren served the full 60 minutes in net for Salve Regina and made all 20 saves.
- All of the Seahawks' goals were scored even strength.
- The host won 38 of 69 face offs.
ON THE HORIZON
Men's ice hockey will travel to Salem State University on Tuesday, November 25, for a 7 p.m. puck drop.