Sophomore defenseman Alex Hoitt scored his first career goal, contributing to the Saint Anselm College men's ice hockey team's 4-1 victory over Franklin Pierce University in a Northeast-10 Conference matchup. The game saw Saint Anselm controlling the first period and ultimately outshooting Franklin Pierce. The win brings Saint Anselm's record to 9-16-2, while Franklin Pierce stands at 12-14-0.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Anselm had a significant advantage in shots on goal, leading 55-31, and total shot attempts, with 92-57.
  • The Hawks won 41 out of 68 faceoff draws, while Franklin Pierce led in blocked shots, with 18-14.
  • Saint Anselm went 0-3 on power plays, while Franklin Pierce struggled at 1-7.
  • Alex Hoitt scored his first career goal and achieved his first career multi-point night.
State of Play
  • Saint Anselm's victory brought their overall record against Franklin Pierce to 30-5-1.
  • The team will conclude the regular season at home on Saturday, February 17th, against Franklin Pierce at 6:00 p.m. for Senior Day.
What's Next

Saint Anselm will wrap up the regular season at home on Saturday, February 17th, against Franklin Pierce at 6:00 p.m. for Senior Day.

Bottom Line

The Saint Anselm College men's ice hockey team secures a 4-1 victory over Franklin Pierce University, with sophomore defenseman Alex Hoitt scoring his first career goal, contributing to the win. The victory brings Saint Anselm's record to 9-16-2, and they look ahead to concluding the regular season at home on Saturday, February 17th.