HOOKSETT, NH (12/6/24) - The Franklin Pierce men's ice hockey team dropped a 2-0 decision to Southern New Hampshire University on Friday night at The Ice Den Arena in Northeast-10 Conference action. Sophomore goalie Theo Jacobs made an impressive 48 saves in his collegiate debut, but the Penmen managed to find the back of the net twice, securing the win.
Score: Southern New Hampshire University 2, Franklin Pierce University 0
Records: SNHU 5-6-0 (4-3-0 NE10), Franklin Pierce 0-11-1 (0-7-0 NE10)
Location: Hooksett, N.H. (The Ice Den Arena)
Date: December 6, 2024
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- SNHU junior Tyler Murray (Barre, Vt.) broke the scoreless tie at 10:37 of the second period with a slap shot from the slot, assisted by senior Connor Ball (Webster, N.Y.) and junior Brendan Lynch.
- The Penmen added insurance at 13:15 of the third period during a 5-on-3 power play. Freshman Ryan Kayser (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) and junior Kurt Watson (London, Ont.) set up junior Ryan Pomposelli (Needham, Mass.) for a one-timer that found the net, marking his fourth goal of the season.
- Despite a strong defensive effort and Jacobs' stellar goaltending, the Ravens were unable to convert on their offensive chances, being held scoreless for the 12th game this season Theo Jacobs (Franklin Pierce): 48 saves on 50 shots in his collegiate debut.
INSIDE THE LINES:
- Shots on Goal: SNHU 50, Franklin Pierce 31
- Power Play: SNHU 1-for-6, Franklin Pierce 0-for-4
- Faceoffs Won: SNHU 52, Franklin Pierce 3
- Jacobs' 48 saves marked the highest single-game total for a Franklin Pierce goalie this season.
UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: The Ravens return to The Ice Den Arena on Saturday, December 7, 2024, for the second game of their weekend series against SNHU. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:40 p.m.
