Endicott 5, Nichols 3
Beverly, Mass. – Raymond J. Bourque Arena
Saturday, January 23, 2016
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All-Time Series & StreaksToday's contest marked the second-ever meeting between Nichols and Endicott. With the win, the Gulls evened the series at 1-1-0.
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Three Stars of the Game1) Endicott freshman Ross Olsson (Billerica, Mass.) – scored twice, including the game-winning goal at 10:07 of the third period
2) Endicott freshman Cam Bleck (Lake Forest, Ill.) – struck for a pair of goals, including the game-tying goal early in the third
3) Nichols senior
Frank Butler (East Haven, Conn.) – scored a pair of goals, his 10th and 11th markers of the season
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Quick SynopsisThe Gulls scored three times in the third period to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 5-3 victory Saturday afternoon in Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Northeast action. Olsson and Bleck each scored twice for the Gulls while Butler led Nichols with two goals. Freshman Kevin Aldridge (Beverly Hills, Mich.) turned aside 32 shots to earn his 10th victory of the season.ills, Mich.Hills, Mich.0
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Key Stat of the GameEndicott was outshot 14-5 in the third, but scored on three of those attempts.
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Turning PointHolding a 3-2 lead entering the third period, the Gulls scored three times to secure the victory. Bleck's ninth goal at 6:44 tied the game before Olsson potted the eventual game-winner just over three minutes later.
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Quick Hits-Sophomore
Scott Cuthrell (Waterford, Mich.) scored his fifth goal of the season for Nichols in the first period.
-Nichols senior
Tyler Beasley (Indianapolis, Ind.) appeared in his 100th career game. He has never missed a game in his career.
-The Bison went 1-for-3 on the power play while Endicott converted on one of its five chances with the man advantage.
-Sophomore defenseman
Cody Rodgers (Austin, Texas) registered his first assist of the season.
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Next upNichols (12-6-0, 7-2-0 ECAC Northeast) – Wednesday, January 27 vs Salve Regina, 8:10 p.m.
Endicott (10-6-2, 6-2-1 ECAC Northeast) – Wednesday, January 27 @ Suffolk, 7:40 p.m.
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