Saint Anselm's men's ice hockey team advances to the NE10 Semifinals after defeating Franklin Pierce University 8-2. Junior Max Burum and sophomore Luke Linart each scored two goals in the Northeast-10 Conference First Round win. The Hawks are set to face top-seeded Assumption University on Saturday, February 24 in Worcester, Mass.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Anselm's record: 10-17-2
  • Franklin Pierce's record: 13-15-0
  • Attendance: 227
  • Saint Anselm outshot by Franklin Pierce: 51-49
  • Saint Anselm had 14 total blocks
  • Saint Anselm and Franklin Pierce tied with 39 faceoff wins each
State of Play
  • Saint Anselm to face Assumption University in the NE10 Semifinals on February 24
  • Saint Anselm achieved a 3-0 record against Franklin Pierce in NE10 postseason competition
  • Saint Anselm has scored eight goals in an NE10 postseason contest for only the second time
Bottom Line

Saint Anselm's men's ice hockey team secures a dominant 8-2 victory over Franklin Pierce, advancing to the NE10 Semifinals to face Assumption University. Despite being outshot, the Hawks' strong defensive performance and career-high performances from key players propelled them to a resounding win.