Golden Bears Strike First, Third-Period Comeback Falls Short at Salve Regina

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (November 6, 2026) – The Western New England men’s ice hockey team opened conference play on the road Friday evening, taking on Salve Regina University in the first game of a home-and-home weekend series. The Golden Bears struck first late in the opening period on a goal from Mathew Fortin, but three unanswered second-period goals from the Seahawks turned the game in favor of the home team. Lucas Lagoutte brought Western New England within one on a third-period power-play goal, but the Golden Bears ultimately fell 3–2 despite a 35-save performance from Luca Scaglione. Records: Western New England:…