MIDDLETOWN, R.I. — The Salve Regina University men's ice hockey team continued a strong start to the 2026-27 season with a 4-1 victory over American International College on Saturday night at Howard Ice Rink.
Salve Regina wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, as Will Doherty opened the scoring at 5:46 of the first period. Doherty capitalized on assists from Grant Hineman and Jack Arizo to give the Seahawks an early 1-0 advantage, which they carried into the first intermission.
The Seahawks extended their lead just 1:08 into the second period when Walter Baumann found the back of the net on the power play. Teddie Hember recorded the assist, giving Salve Regina a two-goal cushion.
After a scoreless remainder of the second period, Salve Regina continued to build momentum in the third. Mike Minchello pushed the advantage to 3-0 at 7:47 with an unassisted goal, hist first NCAA goal, putting the Seahawks firmly in control.
American International answered with a goal from Kurt Mauser at 8:12, but Salve Regina quickly responded. Jacob Miller restored the three-goal advantage at 13:19, finishing a play assisted by Brady Plaza to seal the 4-1 victory.
Baumann and Miller led the Seahawks offensively with four points apiece in the game, each recording a goal and contributing to Salve Regina's offensive production. Doherty added a goal and an assist, while Hineman and Hember each finished with two assists. Arizo and Plaza also contributed assists.
In net, Weigel delivered a strong performance, stopping 17 of the 18 shots he faced to earn the victory. Salve Regina outshot American International 37-18 and converted once on eight power-play opportunities.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final: Salve Regina 4, American International College 1
Records: Salve Regina (2-0-0 CNE), American International College (0-2-0 NE10)
ON THE HORIZON:
Men's ice hockey will be home at Howard Rink on Friday, November 6, to host Western New England University in a conference game at 7:30 p.m.
