Box Score Scoring Summary

BOSTON, Mass. – Western New England sophomore forward Blake Lucier (Scarborough, ME) tallied the game-winning goal 8:36 into the third period to secure a crucial 6-5 win over ECAC Northeast opponent Suffolk Thursday night (Jan. 20) at Steriti Rink.

The Golden Bears (5-10-1, 2-3 ECAC Northeast) jumped out to an early 3-1 lead after the first period with Suffolk (5-10, 1-4) battling back with three unanswered goals in the middle stanza.

Western New England rallied from a 4-3 deficit entering the final period to take a 5-4 lead on goals by freshmen forwards John Kelly (Long Island, N.Y.) and Brian Prost (Parma, Ohio) that came 1:36 apart early in the frame.

The Rams evened the score less than three minutes later on a power play goal from senior Zach Barron (St. Louis, MO).

Lucier then netted the deciding tally nearly two-and-a-half minutes later with an unassisted goal for his first of the season.

Prost and Kelly combined for six points to lead the way, followed by freshman forward Chris Connors (Albany, NY) who added a pair of assists.

Freshman goalkeeper Eric Sorenson (Rochester, NY) compiled 41 saves in the win while senior goalkeeper Jeff Rose (Collinsville, CT) made 21 stops for Suffolk. The Rams out shot the Golden Bears by a 46-27 margin.

Western New England returns to the ice on Saturday (Jan. 22) as they host conference rival Johnson & Wales at 3:35 p.m.