SUFFOLK vs. UMASS DARTMOUTH
Date Time Venue Video Stats Series Last Meeting Last Suffolk Win Streak	Sunday, Nov. 28 5:30 PM Hetland Arena Ned Bedford, Mass LittleEastTV.com CorsairAthletics.com Trails, 7-31 Nov. 25, 2017, W, 3-2 Same W1

BOSTON – Suffolk men's hockey travels takes a break from Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) competition Sunday, Nov. 28 when it travels to UMass Dartmouth for a 5:30 p.m. outing at Hetland Arena in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

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SUFFOLK ATHLETICS 2021-22 FAN POLICY
Suffolk University Athletics, following guidance from the University's health and safety protocols, Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), Centers for Disease Control and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, plans to allow fans to attend home athletic contests during the 2021-22 academic and athletic year.

Fans, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, can attend games. They must be masked the entire time they are on campus, pursuant to institutional policy, and complete a health screening form at the security desk of each building upon arrival. This policy applies to home contests played on campus at the Ridgeway Building's Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court, as well as the Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink and the Louis E. Porrazzo Memorial Skating Rink.

For outdoor outings, specifically at East Boston Memorial Park, fans are asked to respect COVID safety protocols. At this time, masks will not be mandated for fans no matter vaccinated status at outdoor venues.

MORE READING: Suffolk Athletics Announces Fan Policy for 2021-22

LAST TIME OUT
Devin Lowe found the back of the net twice to tie the game and force Suffolk men's hockey and the 12 Nor'Easters into overtime, but No. 12 University of New England struck first in the extra session to defeat the Rams, 3-2, in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) play Saturday night at Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink.  

MORE READING: Men's Hockey Comes Up Short in Overtime to No. 12 UNE, 3-2

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk (1-4-2, 1-3-2) came up pointless in CCC play last weekend after defeats on the road and at home to No. 12 the University of New England.    

Since being shutout in the 2021-22 debut, the Rams have found the back of the net no less than two times in each contest. Billy Roche leads the offensive effort with 10 points behind two goals and a team-best eight assists. Devin Lowe has netted a team-high four goals and four handouts to sit second on the team with eight points. Griffin Clark (3g, 2a) has chipped in five points on the attack to round out the top three offensive threats. 

Cal Wilcox has started in net for the Rams in all six of their CCC contests. The junior holds a 3.35 GAA and .910 save percentage with one shutout to his credit.

CORSAIRS CATCH UP
UMass Dartmouth brings a 5-3-0 overall and a 3-2-0 record in MASCAC action into the series with Suffolk.  

The Corsairs bring a 16-goal differential into their matchup with the Rams, scoring 36 times in just eight contests, good for 4.5 goals per game. Dillon Radin leads the squad with seven goals and eight assists for 15 points. Michael Mania has also netted his share of goals with six to his credit, to accompany six helpers for 12 points. Kai Kapossy has notched 10 points of his own behind four strikes and six set-ups. 

Daniel Davidson and Parker Butler have split the goaltending duties for UMass this season, each starting in four contests. Davidson comes in with a 3-1-0 record, allowing a 2.48 GAA and boasting a .914 save percentage. Butler has split his starts with a 2-2-0 record, holding a 2.63 GAA and a .924 save percentage.

INSIDE THE SERIES

• The Suffolk, UMass Dartmouth series dates all the way back to 1985.
• The Rams trail the series, 7-31. 
• Suffolk won the last meeting, 3-2, Nov. 25, 2017 on neutral ice at the Ice Den in Hooksett, New Hampshire. 
• The Rams look to couple wins together over the Corsairs for the first since having two straight wins Dec. 3, 1990 and March 2, 1991.
• Suffolk will play at UMass Dartmouth for the first time since Jan. 21, 2016. The Rams are 2-14 when playing the Corsairs in a true road contest. 

EYES ON THE GAME

LOOKING AHEAD
Suffolk will return to CCC play to open December action with a weekend series against Salve Regina, starting in Charlestown, Friday, Dec. 3 at 7:00 p.m. before heading to Newport, Rhode Island on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 8:00 p.m.