Hallowell, ME - Matt D'Ortona earned his first career shutout as Men's Ice Hockey would extend their winning streak to three games, winning against the Bates College Bobcats club ice hockey team by a score of 2-0 on Friday, November 1st, 2024.

 

Records:  

Thomas College: Overall (3-2) 

Bates College: Overall (1-1) 
 

How it Happened:  

• Both Thomas and Bates would have attacking opportunities in the first period, but neither team could find the back of the net.

• The Terriers would have one powerplay chance in the first period but would be unable to capitalize.

• First Year goaltender D'Ortona would finish the first period with 4 key saves.

• The Terriers forecheck would overwhelm the Bobcats early in the second period, with Jack Perron scoring his second goal of the season off a Hunter Coughlin assist, putting the Terriers ahead 1-0.

• Midway through the second period, Danny Fuller would extend the Terriers lead with his first collegiate goal, and would be assisted by Colin Hines and Bjorn Brickett to give the Terriers a 2-0 lead.

• Bates would have a powerplay opportunity in the second period, but the Terriers penalty kill would shut down the Bobcats attack and would head into the third period with a 2-0 lead.

• The Terriers penalty kill would have to overcome adversity in the third period, with the Bobcats being awarded four more powerplay opportunities.

• But the Terriers would remain calm despite the Bobcats urgent attack, and would clear all the Bobcats powerplays.

• Both teams would battle in the third, but the Terriers would hold on for a 2-0 shutout win at home to put them over .500.

• D'Ortona would pick up the win in his first career shutout, finishing with 9 saves in the Terriers victory.
   

What's Next:  

• The Terriers look to extend the win streak and will be back in action on Sunday, November 3rd, traveling to Biddeford, Maine to take on the University of New England Nor'easters. Puck drop is scheduled for 4 PM at the UNE Ice Rink.