Ice Hockey Soars Past Fitchburg State 3-1

Framingham, Mass. - The Framingham State University ice hockey team jumped out to a 2-0 lead and held off the Falcons in the third period as the Rams defeated Fitchburg State 3-1 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this evening at Loring Arena. 

THE BASICS: 

- Scores:  Framingham State 3, Fitchburg State 1 

- Records:  Framingham State (3-6, 3-4 MASCAC), Fitchburg State (5-2-2, 4-1-2 MASCAC) 

- Location:  Loring Arena – Framingham, Mass.         

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: 

• The Rams got on the board first in the opening period when Walker Smith converted from the wing off a feed from Bobby Bernier. 

• Framingham State doubled the lead with a shorthanded goal with 6:11 to play in the second period from Cam Lindsay. Sam Larkin assisted on the tally for the Rams. 

• The Falcons cut the deficit in half with a power play goal to start the third period. Michael Macchioni converted off feeds from Jeremy Maillet and Jack Johansen with 16:12 on the clock. 

• The Rams reclaimed a two goal lead with 3:39 on the clock in the third when Brady Rossbach converted off a feed from Ashton Collazo. 

• The Falcons pulled the goalie late down two, but the Rams were able to hold on for the victory. 

• Trevor Stenbert earned the victory in net for the Rams and made 23 stops, while Max Macchioni took the loss in net for the Falcons but made 26 saves. 

UP NEXT: 

The Rams are back in action on Thursday when they travel to Worcester State.