WORCESTER, MASS. (2/20/2026) - Franklin Pierce men's ice hockey opened its weekend series on the road Friday night, falling 6-3 to Assumption at the Worcester Ice Center.

Score: Assumption 6, Franklin Pierce 3
Records: Franklin Pierce (9-19-0, 7-12-0 NE10), Assumption (20-8-2, 14-3-2 NE10)
Location: Worcester Ice Center, Worcester, Mass.
Date: Friday, February 20, 2026

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Franklin Pierce took an early lead when Nick Fish capitalized on a goal from Douglas McGuire and Mario Paganini in the fourth minute. Ten minutes later in the fourteenth minute, Paganini picked up a goal of his own, while McGuire added his second assist from Giovanni Ursillo, as well. The Ravens were able to keep the Greyhounds off the board in the first period despite nine shots, and went into the first intermission with a 2-0 lead. 
• Assumption looked to come back in the second period, scoring in the first two minutes. This was answered by Thomas Perivolotis off an assist from Chris Foster to keep insurance on their lead. The Greyhounds, however, had 16 shots to the Ravens 9 in the second period and added two more goals to tie the game going into the final period. 
• Despite more chances than either of the prior periods, the Ravens were not able to capitalize to regain their lead. Assumption tacked on three more goals in the third period to double their score, taking the 6-3 win.

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS

• Assumption outshot Franklin Pierce 40-32.
• The Ravens went 26-44.
• Mario Paganini led the Ravens with two points on one goal and one assist; Doug McGuire also added two points on two assists.
• Jeremy Connor made 34 saves for Franklin Pierce.

UP NEXT FOR THE RAVENS: Franklin Pierce faces off against Assumption for the second and final game of their weekend series tomorrow night. Puck drop is set for 6:10 PM at the Worcester Ice Center.