UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-- Salve Regina University men's ice hockey trailed 1-0 early in the second period but broke away to secure an 8-2 victory over Hiram College at Pegula Ice Arena on Friday.

It took both teams one full period with a 0-0 score before the Terriers struck first 1:15 into the first period. Karsten Kruska started a four goal run for the Seahawks, with his first goal of the season and fourth career goal at the 2:40 mark in the second period. Kruska was also the final Seahawk to score in the third period.

Aidan Coupe recorded a hat trick with three of Salve Regina's eight goals and Grant Hineman netted his first collegiate goal.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 8, Hiram 2
Records: Salve Regina (9-1-0), Hiram (1-6-1)
History: This is the first meeting between Salve Regina and Hiram in men's ice hockey

NOTEWORTHY:

• Freshman goalie Brady Quackenbush picked up his first win in the Seahawk uniform and made nine saves.
• Salve Regina outshot Hiram 75-11.

ON THE HORIZON
Men's ice hockey is back for day two against Hiram on Saturday, December 6, at 12 p.m. at Pegula Ice Arena on the campus of Penn State University.