HARRISVILLE, R.I. – Sophomore Vincent Crivello picked up a hat trick as the Nichols College men's ice hockey team knocked off Becker College 6-2 Saturday afternoon in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at Levy Rink.
 
Senior captain Scott Cuthrell and sophomore Hogan Davidson each notched three points (1-2-3) as the Bison moved to 6-4-2 on the season (4-2-2 CCC). Junior Matthew Menta (0-2-2) and sophomore J.B. Baker (1-1-2) each picked up two points.
 
Senior James Wallace and freshman Charles Costello netted goals for the Hawks, who saw freshman netminder Cody Foster tagged for five goals on 31 shots.
 
Nichols – which went 3-for-4 with the man advantage – outshot the Hawks 37-28 and saw freshman goalie Henry Burns stop 26 shots to move to 2-1-0 on the season.
 
All-Time Series
Today's contest was the 30th all-time meeting between Nichols College and Becker College. With the win, the Bison extend their series lead to 18-10-2.
 
Quotes
"Thursday showed us that if we don't prepare and put the work in during the week, we can't just flip a switch and be successful. We had a really up-tempo, competitive practice on Friday, and when you put the work in and prepare, that gives you confidence. We came into this game confident that we'd done those things and it was a good response. It was a real good effort today." –Nichols head coach Parker Burgess
 
"He's got a pretty high level of skill. He always gives the credit to his teammates and his line mates. When he's going, our team is a lot better. He definitely had himself a night." –Burgess, on Crivello's hat trick
 
"It feels good. It's been tough, but being out there with the boys and getting a win makes it all worth it. All of the credit goes to (head athletic trainer) Tim (Bennett). He's helping me get better every day. We set a goal earlier this season to be able to play in games like today." –Nichols sophomore Vincent Crivello, on battling through injuries this season and his game against the Hawks