Men’s Hockey Tests Unbeaten Streak with Curry, Salve Regina

SUFFOLK at CURRY
Date Time Venue Video Stats Series Last Meeting   Last Suffolk Win Streak	Friday, Feb. 4 7:00 PM Canton Ice House Canton, Mass. CurryAthletics.com GoSuffolkRams.com 5-27-3 (Since 1999-00) Nov. 13, 2021, L, 4-3 Nov. 14, 2015, 3-2 L1

SUFFOLK vs. SALVE REGINA
Date Time Venue Video Stats Program Series Last Meeting Last Suffolk Win Streak	Saturday, Feb. 5 7:00 PM Horrigan Rink Charlestown, Mass. Suffolk Playsight GoSuffolkRams.com Digital Program 11-15-3 Dec. 4, 2021, L, 4-3 Jan. 23, 2016, 3-2 L6

BOSTON – Suffolk men's hockey has been red hot as of late and looks to keep the fire going this weekend as it is set to play Curry and Salve Regina. The Rams venture on the road to face the Colonels Friday, Feb. 4, before hosting the Seahawks at Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink Saturday, Feb. 5. Both Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) clashes are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. 

SOCIAL SAYINGS
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SUFFOLK ATHLETICS 2021-22 FAN POLICY
Suffolk University Athletics, following guidance from the University's health and safety protocols, Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), Centers for Disease Control and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, plans to allow fans to attend home athletic contests during the 2021-22 academic and athletic year.

Fans, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, can attend games. They must be masked the entire time they are on campus, pursuant to institutional policy, and complete a health screening form at the security desk of each building upon arrival. This policy applies to home contests played on campus at the Ridgeway Building's Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court, as well as the Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink and the Louis E. Porrazzo Memorial Skating Rink.

For outdoor outings, specifically at East Boston Memorial Park, fans are asked to respect COVID safety protocols. At this time, masks will not be mandated for fans no matter vaccinated status at outdoor venues.

MORE READING: Suffolk Athletics Announces Fan Policy for 2021-22

LAST TIME OUT
Suffolk men's hockey scored in each period, including two in the third, to take a 4-2 victory over Western New England in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action Tuesday at Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink. 

MORE READING: Men's Hockey Edges Western New England, 4-2

SUFFOLK SCORES

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk has compiled a four-game unbeaten streak, the longest unbeaten stretch for the blue-and-gold since winning four games in a row Nov. 16-26, 2018. Thanks to that streak, the Rams head into the weekend 5-8-3 on the season and 5-6-3 in CCC contests. 

Suffolk's scoring has been firing on all cylinders lately with 17 goals in the last four games. Five different skaters have eclipsed the double-digit point plateau thus far this year. Devin Lowe (6g, 10a) leads the way with 16 points with Billy Roche (3g, 11a) right on his heels with 14. Shawn Montgomery (6g, 6a), Nick Lachaine (5g, 6a) and Olle Akermark (2g, 8a) round out the five Rams with double-digit points. 

Cal Wilcox has played in net in all, but one game. He holds a .902 save percentage and 3.38 GAA.  

COLONELS CATCHUP
Curry's slipped to Salve Regina, 2-0, in its last time out, Friday, Jan. 28, to move to 11-4-2 on the year and 9-3-1 in the CCC.  

The Colonels offense has potted 56 goals through 17 games this season despite being kept off the score board in their last outing. Timmy Kent powers the offensive output with 11 goals and eight assists. Tarek Paranica is second the squad with 14 points on five goals and nine helpers. Mark Zhukov rounds out the top three threats with 13 points thanks to six strikes and seven set-ups. 

Reid Cooper has played the majority of action in between the pipes with 12 complete games. He holds a 2.07 GAA and .918 save percentage. Roland Polasek has obtained a .919 save percentage and 2.02 GAA in his four appearances, three of which were starts.   

WE MEET AGAIN
Suffolk went 0-1-1 in the home-and-home series with Curry earlier this season. The Rams skated to a 3-3 stalemate with the Colonels before picking up the extra point in the shootout. The next day, Curry collected a 4-3 win over the blue-and-gold in Canton. 

MORE READING: Men's Hockey Ties Curry, 3-3, Wins Shootout, 1-0 | Curry Slips Past Men's Hockey, 4-3

SUFFOLK SCORES

INSIDE THE SERIES

• Suffolk trails the all-time series with Curry, 5-27-3 since 1999-2000. 
• Suffolk looks for its first win over the Colonels since a 3-2 decision Nov. 14, 2015. 
• At home, the Rams are 3-10-2 versus Curry. 
• On the road, Suffolk owns a 3-17-1 record against the Colonels. 
• Suffolk and Curry have gone into overtime five times including the first tangle this season. 
• The Rams are 2-0-3 in OT outings versus the Colonels. 
• Five outings have been decided in shutout fashion in the all-time series between Suffolk and Curry.
• The Colonels have won every game that a team was kept off the scoreboard. 

EYES ON THE GAME

SEAHAWKS SAYINGS
Salve Regina carries a 13-5-0 overall and 11-3-0 CCC record into the weekend matchup. Prior to clashing in Charlestown with Suffolk, the Seahawks will welcome Nichols Friday, Feb. 4.  

Mitch Walinkski is the main cog in the Seahawks' 63-goal offense. The junior forward owns 12 goals and 11 assists to be the lone skater with 20-plus points. Seth Benson, meanwhile, is second on the squad with 15 points behind eight markers and seven handouts. George Sennott (10g, 4a), Spencer Stanely (1g, 13a) and Damon Zimmer (5g, 9a) all share third on the team with 14 points apiece. 

Nicholas Latinovich has led the charge in net for Salve Regina, starting 14 of its 15 contests. The graduate goalie has a 2.14 GAA and .929 save percentage to go along with a pair of cleansheets. 

WE MEET AGAIN
Suffolk fell in both games in the home-and-home series with Salve Regina this season. The Rams lost a 3-0 decision in Charlestown, before being tripped up at the Seahawks' barn, 4-3.  

MORE READING: Salve Regina Shutouts Men's Hockey, 3-0 | Salve Regina Edges Men's Hockey, 4-3

SUFFOLK SCORES

INSIDE THE SERIS

• The Suffolk, Salve Regina series dates back to the turn of the century in 2000. 
• The Rams trail the series, 11-15-3. 
• Suffolk has fall in six straight against the Seahawks. 
• Suffolk will look to improve upon its 6-6-2 home record versus Salve Regina.  

EYES ON THE GAME

LOOKING AHEAD
Suffolk will make the trip to Beverly, Massachusetts Tuesday, Feb. 8 for a rescheduled outing at Endicott. Game time is scheduled for 6 p.m.