Salem State’s Late Goal Downs Men’s Ice Hockey

SALEM, Mass. – The Framingham State men's ice hockey team put up a strong fight but ultimately fell 3-2 to Salem State in conference action on Thursday night. 

THE BASICS: 

• Final Score: Salem State 3, Framingham State 2 

• Records: Framingham State (2-17-2, 1-12-1), Salem State (15-6, 11-4) 

• Location: Rockett Arena – Salem, Mass. 

HOW IT HAPPENED: 

1st Period:  

• Framingham State struck first just 1:21 into the game, as Samuel Larkin found the back of the net off an assist from Brent Scott. 

• Salem State responded late in the period, tying the game at 18:41 with a goal from Keagan O'Donoghue, assisted by Landyn Greatorex and Declan Loughnane. 

2nd Period: 

• The Vikings took their first lead at 5:03 when Henry Wilson put one past the goaltender, giving Salem State a 2-1 advantage. 

3rd Period: 

• Framingham State battled back early in the third, tying the game at 2-2 at 2:16 on a goal from Kaleb Kinskey. 

• Salem State regained the lead for good at 12:00, as Rais Francis netted the game-winner off assists from Mitch Wilkie and Davis Kinne. 

KEY PERFORMERS: 

Framingham State: 

• Samuel Larkin: 1 goal 

• Kaleb Kinskey: 1 goal 

• Brent Scott: 1 assist 

• Owen Swanbon: 32 saves 

Salem State: 

• Rais Francis: 1 goal (GWG) 

• Keagan O'Donoghue: 1 goal 

• Henry Wilson: 1 goal 

• Aaron Mercer: 38 saves 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: 

• Framingham State outshot Salem State 40-35. 

• Both teams were 0-for-5 on the power play. 

• Faceoffs favored Salem State, 45-23. 

• Both teams combined for 10 penalties, totaling 28 minutes. 

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