Franklin Pierce men's hockey team suffered a 4-1 loss against St. Anselm Hawks in the series opener at Sullivan Arena in Manchester, N.H. The game saw the Hawks outshooting the Ravens in the first period, scoring two goals in the second, and eventually securing the victory with a 4-1 scoreline.

By the Numbers
  • St. Anselm's Alex Hoitt scored the game's first goal, his first career goal with the Hawks.
  • Franklin Pierce's senior forward Trevor Lawler scored his tenth goal of the season, and junior defender Mark Blaney scored the empty netter for St. Anselm.
  • Maxymilian Banoun, Franklin Pierce's freshman goaltender, made 51 saves on 54 shots.
  • St. Anselm outshot Franklin Pierce 55-31 and won 41 faceoffs.
State of Play
  • St. Anselm's victory puts them in a favorable position going into the next game of the series.
  • The series' outcome will significantly impact the final standings and potential postseason prospects for both teams.
What's Next

The weekend series concludes tomorrow between Franklin Pierce and St. Anselm at Sullivan Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, with puck drop at 6 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Franklin Pierce men's hockey team's 4-1 loss to St. Anselm sets the stage for a crucial rematch, with significant postseason implications hanging in the balance.