Recap
Sophomore Justin Perron scored the go-ahead goal with 44 seconds remaining in regulation to lift the Nichols College men's ice hockey team to a 2-1 win over Western New England Friday night in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) men's ice hockey action at Olympia Ice Center.
 
Curtis Carlson also scored for NC and sophomore Matt Efros recorded 13 saves for the Bison (5-11-0, 2-7-0 CCC), who ran their win streak to four. Graduate student J.B. Baker was one of four Bison to collect an assist and now has 104 points for his career.
 
Three things you need to know...
            -Tonight's contest marked the 73rd all-time meeting between Nichols College and Western New England University. The Bison have won the last three and are 6-0-1 in the last seven against the Golden Bears, who trail the series 31-34-1.
            -The win was the first for Nichols by a 2-1 score since February 10, 2016 against Curry at Levy Rink.
            -The Bison outshot the Golden Bears, 40-14.
 
Quotes
"I'm definitely happy with the outcome and the boys' ability to find a way to win even if, at times, we didn't play to the standard that we expect. We've been on the other end of these a few times this season, so it's nice for our group to be on the positive end." – Nichols head coach Parker Burgess
 
"Justin is an incredible talent and had an incredible shot in a big-time spot when we needed it the most." –Burgess, on the game-winning goal
 
Next game
Saturday, January 25 vs Western New England, 7:40 p.m.