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POMFRET, CT- Sophomore Dave Lewandowski (Glenmore, PA) scored two goals and assisted on another to lead Wentworth past Nichols, 3-2, in ECAC Northeast men's hockey action on Sunday night. The loss was Nichols first at home this season as it falls to 12-4-1 overall and 6-2 in the conference. The Leopards improve to 6-11 overall and 5-3 in the ECAC Northeast.
Wentworth came out firing early in the first period before settling into a defensive battle. The Leopards were able to grab a 1-0 lead late in the frame as Lewandowski tucked one in from the right corner of the net past junior Keith Fink (Easton, MD).
After killing off a five on three penalty, Wentworth quickly made the transition and scored off a rebound early in the second period. Lewandowski again scored the goal while freshman Geric Brodt (Anchorage, AK) earned the assist with his initial shot. The Leopards took a 3-0 lead when freshman Jeff Fedyk (Calgary, AB) scored on a power play off passes from Lewandowski and senior Matt Koehler (Pembroke, MA).
Freshman Jean Marc Biron (Atlanta, GA) finally got the Bison on the board with his fifth goal of the year with 3:35 left in the period. Sophomore Eric Cremer (Chelsea, MI) and freshman Matt Roberts (Merrimac, MA) were credited with the assists.
After going 0-6 on the power play, the Bison finally were able to take advantage on their seventh opportunity, a five on three, with 1:37 left to play to make it a one goal game. Junior Ryan Gervais (Chicago, IL) scored the goal, his 16th of the season, while juniors Cole Ruwe (Pekin, IL) and Anthony Monte (Chicago, IL) assisted.
With Wentworth still playing a man down, Nichols looked to score the equalizer but the Leopards penalty kill unit stood strong, denying the Bison of another goal.
Sophomore Justin Marriott (St. Clair Shores, MI) recorded 34 saves in the win for Wentworth while Fink posted 24 stop for the Bison.
The Bison will continue ECAC Northeast action on Friday at Becker and at Curry on Saturday. Wentworth will play at Stonehill this Tuesday.
