Men's Ice Hockey: Byrnes Leads AMCATS In Win Over New England College

HENNIKER, NH: The Anna Maria College men's ice hockey team took on the New England College Pilgrims Tuesday evening defeating Pilgrims 4-2 for their third win of the season.

THE BASICS:

• Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022
• Score: NEC 2, Anna Maria 4
• Records: New England College 2-4-0 | Anna Maria AMCATS 3-4-0

HIGHLIGHTS

• After a quick goal in the first period from sophomore defenseman Derek Raposo six minutes into the game, the AMCATS closed out the period leading 1-0.
• The AMCATS came out on fire to start the second period with junior forward Matthew Gilbert finding the back of the net just 2:46 into the period.
• To close out the second period sophomore forward Matt Byrnes led Anna Maria with two goals to put Anna Maria on top 4-2 going into the third period.
• The AMCATS led 4-2 at the start of the final period where junior goaltender Aidan Richardson held down the fort and kept New England College to their two goals. Richardson recorded 23 saves on 25 shots in the win.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Shots: NEC 25, AMC 36
• Saves: NEC 32, AMC 23
• Faceoffs Won: NEC 39, AMC 25
• Penalty/Minutes: NEC 3/6:00, AMC 4/8:00
• Power Plays: NEC 0 for 4, AMC 1 for 3

UP NEXT:

Anna Maria will be in action again on Saturday when they host the Fitchburg State University Falcons at the Horgan Arena. The teams will take the ice for a 5:40 PM puck drop.

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