Westfield Wins First Annual University Cup

Worcester, MA -- The Westfield State club hockey team will be bringing back some hardware to Western Avenue this season. The Owls defeated the Bridgewater State University Bears 4-0 at the DCU Center in Worcester on Saturday afternoon in the first annual University Cup. Colin Pierce would put the Owls up 1-0 in the first period after a long period of pressure in the Bears zone. Westfield would increase their lead in the second period when Tyler Reopel would redirect a Connor Sweeney shot from the point on the power play. It was a great game by the special teams, going 1-3 on the power play and they were perfect on the penalty kill. Chase Thornton was fantastic in net picking up the team's first shutout of the season. John Galvin would score a break away goal in the third period. Bridgewater had pressure in the last 5 minutes in the game with Thornton making key saves to preserve the shutout bid. Brian Bassett would seal the victory with his first collegiate goal in the final minute.

The club hockey team would like to thank all of their fans, friends and family for all of their support throughout the season. It was a great way to end the year! 

UNIVERSITY CUP DETAILS

You will need to enter the DCU Center at door 4a (located off Major Taylor Boulevard). Door 4a is located in between the arena and the convention center. They will rip your ticket at the door and have you take the elevator up to the concourse. They will stamp your ticket at that time, so you be able to go out to dinner and be admitted back in for the Sharks game later. Doors will open around 1:30 PM and the game will start at approximately at 2pm. Tickets for Westfield's game will be general admission between 119ish-125ish (behind the benches). Below is a street view of door 4a and a parking map. If you have any more questions, feel free to contact me at 508-572-4599

PARKING

ENTRANCE: DOOR 4A 

Eastern CT 5 - Westfield 1

Bolton, CT -- The Owls concluded their conference play on Friday with a 5-1 loss to Eastern Connecticut. Mark Eagles wrist shot from the point was the lone goal and was assisted by Pat O'Neil and Joe Santaniello. Westfield trailed 2-0 midway through the game but penalties ended up taking its toll as the teams combined for 83 penalty minutes. 

Westfield will look to get back into the win column against Springfield College tomorrow at 5:30 pm at Fitzpatrick Ice Arena. 

2/6/15: Eastern CT State Univ. Box Score

Goals: Eagles (2)

Westfield Falls On Senior Night

Westfield, MA -- Roger Williams University's Daniel Wisniewski had a big offensive game, scoring one goal and contributing three assists in his team's 7-2 win. Several penalties left Westfield short handed throughout the game as the Owls finished with 40 penalty minutes.  Colin Pierce gave the Owls a 1-0 lead 7:48 into the first period. Cole Connolly provided the assist. David Russo also scored for Westfield State University on Senior Night. In addition, Westfield State University received assists from Zachary Vatcher.

Westfield will finish their NECHA schedule on Friday when they travel to the Bolton Ice Arena to face Eastern CT at 8:10pm. Tickets for the University Cup will be on sale at the game. Contact Coach Lachance to purchase tickets for the game at the DCU Center on February 21st. Tickets will not be on sale at the gate on game day, so buy them early! 

1/31/2015: vs. Roger Williams Univ. Scoresheet

Goals: Pierce (9), D. Russo (2)