2016-17 Men's Ice Hockey News
Shaun Millerick Named Head Coach of Franklin Pierce Men’s Ice Hockey Program
May 09, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (May 9, 2017) – Franklin Pierce University Director of Athletics Bruce Kirsh has announced Shaun Millerick has been named the sixth head coach of the University’s men’s ice hockey program. A young, up-and-coming coach, Millerick brings with him experience as an assistant coach at the Division II and Division III levels, and he is a veteran of multiple institutions’ Admissions offices.
Three Ravens Earn Spots on NE10 Academic All-Conference Teams
April 06, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (April 6, 2017) – Franklin Pierce University has had three student-athletes earn Northeast-10 Academic All-Conference honors for the winter season, as announced on Thursday by the Conference office. Junior Danielle Crawford (Lowell, Mass.) of the women’s track & field team, along with junior forward Jonathan Haun (Buffalo, N.Y.) and senior defenseman Alex Schleper (Sutton, Mass.) of the men’s ice hockey team, were all honored by the league. The selected Ravens were among 67 student-athletes across seven sports honored by the Northeast-10.
McGuckin Named Northeast-10 Goaltender of the Year; Men’s Ice Hockey has Four Honored by League
February 17, 2017
RINDGE N.H. (February 17, 2017) – Junior goaltender Tom McGuckin (Clayton, N.J.) of the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team has been selected as Northeast-10 Conference Goaltender of the Year, as announced on Friday by the Conference office. McGuckin also landed on the All-Northeast-10 First Team, leading three All-Conference selections and four league honorees for the Ravens. Junior forward Jonathan Haun (Buffalo, N.Y.) and senior defenseman Alex Schleper (Sutton, Mass.) were both named to the All-Northeast-10 Second Team, while freshman forward Matthew Toombs (Pleasanton, Calif.) was selected for the All-Rookie Team.
Men’s Ice Hockey Stymied in Season Finale by Suffolk, 1-0
February 14, 2017
WINCHENDON, Mass. (February 14, 2017) – A quick strike 57 seconds into the second period stood as the only goal of the game on Tuesday night, as the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team fell to Suffolk, 1-0, in its season finale at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. Freshman forward David Lappin scored the lone goal with a power move from the right circle to lift the Rams to the non-conference win.
Winter Storm Orson Forces Postponement of Men's Hockey Game
February 12, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (February 12, 2017) -- With Winter Storm Orson poised to bury the region in a foot or more of snow, the Franklin Pierce University men's ice hockey team and Suffolk have scheduled their non-conference game scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday at O'Neil Rink in Charlestown, Mass.
Men’s Ice Hockey Tripped up by Assumption on Senior Night, 4-1
February 11, 2017
WINCHENDON, Mass. (February 11, 2017) – Freshman forward Matthew Toombs (Pleasanton, Calif.) opened the scoring in the first period at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena on Saturday night, but it would be the only goal of the game for the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team. Assumption split four unanswered goals over the following two stanzas to defeat the Ravens, 4-1, in Northeast-10 Conference play. Freshman forward Brendan Philippon scored twice, including the game-winner, and added an assist along the way for the Greyhounds.
Men’s Ice Hockey’s Haun, Lester Earn Northeast-10 Weekly Awards
February 06, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (February 6, 2017) – Junior forward Jonathan Haun (Buffalo, N.Y.) of the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team has been named Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Week for the week ending on Feb. 5, as announced on Monday afternoon by the Conference office. In addition, freshman forward Alex Lester (Methuen, Mass.) has been named the league’s Rookie of the Week.
Men’s Ice Hockey Pours it on Late, Wins at SNHU, 6-1
February 04, 2017
HOOKSETT, N.H. (February 4, 2017) – Leading 2-1 after two periods, the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team put home four third-period goals on Saturday night to win going away, 6-1, on the road at Southern New Hampshire. Sophomore forward Nicholas Fotiu (Falmouth, Mass.) scored twice and junior forward Jonathan Haun (Buffalo, N.Y.) added 1-2-3 for the Ravens in the Northeast-10 Conference contest at the Ice Den.
Haun, Indelicato Lead Way as Men’s Ice Hockey Routs Post, 11-0
February 01, 2017
SHELTON, Conn. (February 1, 2017) – Junior forward Jonathan Haun (Buffalo, N.Y.) piled up five points (3-2-5), while sophomore forward Nate Indelicato (Pembroke, Mass.) added a hat trick of his own on Wednesday night, as the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team snapped a four-game losing streak with an 11-0 non-conference in on the road at Post. Senior goaltender Austin Christopher (Winthrop, Maine) made 32 saves at Sports Center of Connecticut to earn his first career shutout.
Offense Struggles to Find Net for Men’s Ice Hockey in 3-1 Loss at Stonehill
January 28, 2017
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (January 28, 2017) – With the season on the line, the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team put 43 shots on net on Saturday night, but was held without a goal for 58:53 at Foxboro Sports Center, as the Ravens struggled to solve Stonehill sophomore goaltender William Palmer. Meanwhile, Stonehill got first-period goals from freshman forwards Conor Cassidy and Connor Jewett and never looked back on the way to a 3-1 win in Northeast-10 Conference play.
Men’s Ice Hockey Hangs in for Much of Night, Ultimately Falls to No. 8 Hamilton, 4-2
January 21, 2017
WINCHENDON, Mass. (January 21, 2017) – In what was a 1-0 game through 45 minutes, the third period turned into a goal bonanza at the Jason Ritchie Ice Arena on Saturday night. The Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team struck twice, but No. 8 nationally ranked Hamilton countered with three goals of its own, as the latter came away with a 4-2 victory in non-conference play.
Lead Gets Away from Men’s Ice Hockey Again in 3-2 (OT) Loss at Saint Anselm
January 17, 2017
MANCHESTER, N.H. (January 17, 2017) – For the second straight game, the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team saw a 2-1, third-period lead go up in smoke and turn into a 3-2, overtime defeat on Tuesday night at Saint Anselm. The Hawks got a tying goal from sophomore forward Brian Cameron 8:45 into the third and the winning goal from sophomore forward Bryan Green 1:57 into overtime to pull out a 3-2 win in Northeast-10 Conference play at Sullivan Arena.
Men’s Ice Hockey Stunned Late in 3-2, Overtime Loss to Stonehill
January 14, 2017
WINCHENDON, Mass. (January 14, 2017) – A goal with 3:06 to play in regulation, and another just 67 seconds into overtime spelled disaster for the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team on Saturday night at Jason Ritchie Ice Arena. A late, 2-1 lead quickly evaporated into a 3-2, overtime defeat for the Ravens, who fell to Stonehill in Northeast-10 Conference play. Freshman forward Connor Jewett tied the game in the third for the Skyhawks, while fellow freshman forward Cameron Wright followed with the game-winner in overtime.
Early Power-Play Goals, Toombs Pair Help Men’s Ice Hockey Snap Skid with 3-2 Win Over Daniel Webster
January 10, 2017
WINCHENDON, Mass. (January 10, 2017) – Winless in its last eight, the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team came into Tuesday night’s home non-conference contest in need of a win to prevent the skid from stretching closer to two months in length. A pair of first-period power-play goals erased an early 1-0 lead and freshman forward Matthew Toombs (Pleasanton, Calif.) would later provide the second-period game-winner -- his second goal of the night -- as the Ravens got back in the win column with a 3-2 defeat of Daniel Webster at the Jason Ritchie Ice Arena.
Men's Ice Hockey at Suffolk Postponed
January 07, 2017
RINDGE, N.H. (January 7, 2017) -- Due to the winter storm bearing down on the Boston area, Saturday night's men's ice hockey game between the Franklin Pierce University men's ice hockey team and Suffolk has been postponed. No makeup date has been announced for the non-conference contest.
Penalties Hurt Men’s Ice Hockey in 6-3 Loss at Assumption
January 06, 2017
WORCESTER, Mass. (January 6, 2017) – Three power-play goals against on eight chances -- including the game-winning goal -- were the difference on Friday evening, as the Franklin Pierce University men’s ice hockey team suffered a 6-3 defeat on the road at Assumption in Northeast-10 Conference play at Buffone Rink. Senior forward Stephen Picard, junior forward Cam Laughlin and senior forward Paul Amarone all scored twice each for Assumption on the night.