Box Score
Scoring Summary
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Western New England men's hockey team dropped a 4-2 decision to Division II opponent Stonehill in a non-conference match-up on Thursday (Dec. 8) evening at Smead Arena.
The Skyhawks improve to 4-6-1 on the season; while the Golden Bears slip to 6-3 on the year.
Stonehill jumped out to an early lead in the first period on an unassisted goal from junior forward
Christopher Gorovitz (Framingham, MA) at 9:23.
WNE equalized at 14:17 on a goal from senior forward
Mike Kaselouskas (East Longmeadow, MA) assisted by sophomore forward
Dan Monahan (Monroe, NJ) and freshman defender
Adam Bristol (Carmel, IN).
The Skyhawks notched the lone goal of the second period at 9:09 on an unassisted goal from senior forward
Patrick Greene (Weymouth, MA).
Junior defenseman
J.J. Sabin (Milton, MA) put Stonehill in front 3-1 on a power play goal that proved to be the game-winner.
The Golden Bears battled back to cut the lead to 3-2 on a goal from senior forward
Rory Hansen (Noblesville, IN) that was again assisted by Bristol.
The Skyhawks sealed the win with an empty netter by junior defenseman
Tyler Gordon (Franklin, MA) with five seconds remaining.
Western New England held a decisive 47-28 edge in shots.
Stonehill freshman goalie
Chris Tasiopoulos (Norwell, MA) made 44 stops to earn the win in net.
WNE sophomore goaltender
Eric Sorenson (Fairport, NY) had 24 saves in the loss.
The Golden Bears return to action after the holiday break as they host Framingham State on Thursday (Jan. 5) at 7:15 in non-conference play.
