Vikings Shutout Rams 2-0, Pick Up First Win

Framingham, Mass – Goalie Joona Sato-Hunsula made 35 saves as Salem State blanked Framingham State 2-0 the MASCAC opener for both teams on Thursday evening at Loring Arena. The Vikings even their record at 1-1 overall and go to 1-0 in conference. The Rams are 0-1.  

Following a scoreless first, the Vikings finally got a good look halfway through the second period, with a great one-timer that was saved by Blake Carlson on his glove hand side. The Vikings finally broke through in the 14^th minute of the 2^nd when Connor Woodley finished off a setup by Billy McGwin and Richard Coyle to go up 1-0.  

The Rams had a good look in the 7^th minute of the third when a rebound settled in front of an open net but Sato-Hunsula was able to cover it and kill the play. The Vikings scored an insurance goal in the 11^th minute of the third when Erik Larsson put one in the top right corner from a sharp angle.  

Carlson stopped 29 shots in net for the Rams. The Vikings were 0-for-5 on the power play while the Rams were also 0-for-5.  

Zachary Bettmeng and Dylan Marty led the Rams with five shots a piece while Luke Day led the Vikings with five shots on goal.  

(Contributions from Framingham State Sports Information)