Salem State Slips Past Men’s Hockey, 3-2

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – The MCLA Men's Ice Hockey team welcomed the Salem State Vikings to the Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rink for a MASCAC matchup. Two second-period goals from Christopher Gallagher and Luke Rhoss sent them into the final period up 2-1. The Vikings rallied back with two goals in the third period, including a game-winner by Landyn Greatorex with just over ten minutes remaining.

THE BASICS:

• Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
• Score: Salem 3, MCLA 2
• Records: Salem State University Vikings 11-5-0 (MASCAC 7-3-0) | MCLA Trailblazers 2-14-1 (MASCAC 2-7-1)

HOW IT HAPPENED (courtesy of Salem State Athletics)

• Landyn Greatorex accounted for the only scoring in the first as his power-play goal gave Salem State a 1-0 lead. 
• Sophomore forward Christopher Gallagher (Albany. NY / Islanders H.C.) tied the score for MCLA with a power play goal at 3:06 of the second.
• Sophomore forward Luke Rhoss's (Monroe, NY / Philadelphia H.C.) unassisted tally just over a minute later gave the Trailblazers a 2-1 lead, which they carried into the third.
• Keagan O'Donoghue re-tied the game with his seventh goal of the season 4:34 into the third.
• Greatorex then connected for the eventual game-winner off an assist from James Tatro at 9:46 of the third.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Shots: Salem 28, MCLA 29
• Saves: Salem 27, MCLA 25
• Faceoffs Won: Salem 37, MCLA 37
• Penalty/Minutes: Salem 3/6:00, MCLA 3/6:00
• Power Plays: Salem 1 for 3, MCLA 1 for 3

UP NEXT:

On Thursday, MCLA will be back in action when they travel to Westfield State for a MASCAC matchup with the Owls at the Amelia Park Ice Arena. The puck will drop at 7:35 p.m.

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