MIDDLETOWN, R.I. -- No. 14 Salve Regina University men's ice hockey picked up another win to move to 14-2-0 in 2025-26 with a 5-1 victory over Manhattanville University.
The Valiants struck first at 7:04 of the opening period to put Manhattanville ahead 1–0 early. That would be the lone goal for the visitor, as Salve Regina climbed back into the game and took control thanks to a dominant performance over the final two periods.
Salve Regina's offense got on the board early in the second period when
Brady Plaza scored at 8:34, knotting the game at 1–1 and shifting the momentum. From there, the Seahawks exploded in the third frame with four unanswered goals. This was
Brady Plaza's first goal donning the Seahawk uniform.
The third period opened in emphatic fashion, as
Matthew Brunton tallied less than 20 seconds in, followed by a quick strike from
Cade DeStefani to push the advantage to 3–1.
Jonathan Hammel capitalized on a power-play opportunity, then
Grant Hineman added another late in the period to seal the scoring.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 5, Manhattanville 1
Records: Salve Regina (14-2-0), Manhattanville (1-10-0)
History: All-time the Seahawks are 3-3 against the Valiants. Salve Regina faced Manhattanville earlier this year and picked up a 6-2 victory.
Jonathan Hammel was the first to score eight minutes into the game. While the Valiants briefly led 2-1 the Seahawks went on a five-goal run to solidify the win.
NOTEWORTHY:
- Goaltender Selby Warren (24 saves) kept the Valiants' shooters at bay through 60 minutes.
- Manhattanville's William Billequey faced heavy pressure, stopping 39 shots, but the depth of the Seahawks' attack ultimately proved decisive.
SEAHAWK HIGHLIGHTS ON X
ON THE HORIZON
Men's ice hockey will be on the road at Saint Michael's College on Friday, January 9, at 7:30 p.m.
