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Tuesday, Feb. 15 4:00 PM Horrigan Rink Charlestown, Mass. Suffolk Playsight GoSuffolkRams.com Digital Program First Meeting |
BOSTON – Suffolk men's hockey wraps up its 2021-22 non-conference slate Tuesday, Feb. 15 when it entertains Rivier at Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink at 4 p.m.
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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
Ryan Harrigan's goal at the midway point of the third period proved to be the difference maker to lift Suffolk men's hockey to a 2-1 Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) win over Nichols Saturday night at Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink.
MORE READING: Men's Hockey Slips Past Nichols, 2-1
RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk (6-11-4) has been more successful second semester with four of its six victories coming in the New Year.
The Rams have found the back of the 56 times this season with 20 different skaters recording at least point. Seven different players have double digit points led by Devin Lowe's (6g, 11a) 17. Billy Roche (3g, 13a) is a close second with 16 with Shawn Montgomery (6g, 7a) rounding out the top three with 13. Olle Akermark (2g, 9a), Nick Lachaine(5g, 6a), Joe Feeney (2g, 8a) and Samuel Rand (5g, 5a) round out the top scorers.
Cal Wilcox has backstopped Suffolk in every game except one. The junior boasts a .900 save percentage and 3.51 GAA.
RAIDERS REVIEW
Rivier is 5-14-2 in its first collegiate season and heads into Tuesday's tilt after dropping a two-game series at SUNY Canton.
The Raiders' 54-goal offense is powered by a quartet of freshman in Milan Breczko (17g, 7a), Jon Tavella (9g, 7a), Tyler Duderstadt (5g, 9a) and Nicolas Paolucci (1g, 9a).
Luke Newell and Andrew LoRusso have split time in net this season. LoRusso is 1-6-0 between the pipes, but holds better numbers in save percentage (.921) and GAA (2.95). Newell, meanwhile, brings in a .875 save percentage and 4.94 GAA with a 4-8-2 ledger.
INSIDE THE SERIES
- Suffolk and Rivier will meet for the first time.
EYES ON THE GAME
LOOKING AHEAD
Suffolk will conclude its regular-season slate this weekend Feb. 18-19. The Rams head to No. 15 Endicott Friday, before hosting Wentworth Saturday. Both games have 7 p.m. starts.
