Men’s Hockey Returns to Action Against Nichols this Weekend

SUFFOLK vs. NICHOLS
Date Time Venue Video Stats	Friday, Jan. 21 7:40 PM Levy Rink Harrisville, R.I. NicholsAthletics.com NicholsAthletics.com
Date Time Venue Video Stats Program	Saturday, Jan. 22 7:00 PM Horrigan Rink Charlestown, Mass. SuffolkPlaysight GoSuffolkRams.com Digital Program
Series Last Meeting Last Suffolk Win Streak	Suffolk Leads, 26-21-4 Feb. 28, 2021, W, 5-3 Same W1

BOSTON – After over a month away from competition, Suffolk men's hockey gets back on the ice this weekend for a home-and-home Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) series against Nichols. The Rams hit the road Friday, Jan. 21 for a 7:40 p.m. clash with the Bison, before hosting the rematch Saturday, Jan. 22 at Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink at 7 p.m. 

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UPDATED FAN POLICY
With the health and well-being of students and staff remaining the highest priority, effective immediately, spectators will not be permitted at Suffolk University Athletics home contests through the end of January 2022. At that time, the spectator policy will be reevaluated. 

The change in the spectator policy comes as a precaution against the increase in COVID cases throughout the city, state and region.  

The spectator policy applies to on-campus venues including, but not limited to, Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court, home of Suffolk basketball, as well as off-campus locations in the men's ice hockey home rink, Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink, and the women's hockey arena, Louis E. Porrazzo Memorial Skating Rink.  

MORE INFO: Suffolk Athletics: Updated Spectator Policy

LAST TIME OUT
Shawn Montgomery lit the lamp twice including the game-winner to lead Suffolk men's hockey past Western New England, 3-2, Friday night in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink.  

MORE READING: Montgomery Leads Men's Hockey Past Western New England, 3-2

SUFFOLK SCORES

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk, 2-7-2 overall and 2-5-2 CCC, has been away from action since its first semester finale, a 3-2 win over Western New England.  

Devin Lowe and Billy Roche anchor the Rams' 30-goal offense with 12 points apiece. Lowe's stat line is divided in half between goals and assists with a. team-high six strikes and six handouts. Roche, meanwhile, is leading the squad in helpers with nine to go along with three goals. 

Cal Wilcox has played the bulk of the time in net. In 10 games, he has built a .907 save percentage and 3.37 GAA. The junior is responsible or both of the blue-and-gold's victories. 

BISON BREAKDOWN
Nichols fell in its home-and-home series with then-No. 12 Endicott a week ago to head into this weekend's matchup, 2-10-1 overall and 1-10-0 in CCC action.  

Petr Miko paces the Bison's 31-goal attack. Miko leads the team in every offensive category with six goals and six assists to be the only skater in double figures in points with a dozen. Curtis Carlson has also dished out six helpers and has found the back of the net three times to be a threat offensively as well. 

Korbinian Lutz is Nichols' go-to goalie. He brings in a 2-9-1 record with a .908 save percentage and 3.78 GAA. 

INSIDE THE SERIES

• Suffolk leads the series against Nichols, 26-21-4. 
• The Rams are 13-14-2 as the home team versus the Bison and 12-2-2 on the road. 
• Suffolk and Nichols have tangled on a neutral surface three times. The blue-and-gold is 1-2-0 in those outings. 
• The blue-and-gold and Bison have gone into overtime six times. 
• Suffolk is 2-0-4 in overtime outings against Nichols.       

EYES ON THE GAME

LOOKING AHEAD
Suffolk heads to Western New England Wednesday, Jan. 26 for a 12:30 p.m. CCC clash.