HOCKEY CELEBRATES SENIORS, PLAYOFFS ON THE HORIZON

NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. – This past Sunday, February 9th the Bryant University Men’s Hockey team played their last regular-season game at the RI sports center against Southern New Hampshire University. As part of their last home game, the Bulldogs paid tribute to their five graduating teammates for their dedication to the team throughout their Bryant career. 

Final Score

• Bryant University 6 – 2 Southern New Hampshire University 

Game Info

• #17 Malthe Helt scored the third goal of the game and the first for the Bulldogs on a pass from #8 Matt Toner on the redirect from #7 Ronnie Williams 

• #18 Tyler Reynolds closed up the first period with a flawless goal assisted by #9 Matt Mancini 

• #17 Malthe Helt buried his second goal at 11:11 into the second period assisted by line mate #8 Matt Toner 

• #17 Malthe Helt returned for a third goal celebrating a hat trick on the redirect from #22 Matt Ricci  

• #6 Connor Henderson fired a fifth Bryant goal into the SNHU net on a pass from #16 Alex Uva originating from #19 Kyle Roberts 

• #16 Alex Uva opened up the third period with a power-play goal assisted by #6 Connor Henderson and #19 Kyle Roberts 

Highlights

• #17 Malthe Helt earned himself a hat trick with his three scored goals  

• With another win under their belt, the Bulldogs qualify as the tenth seed in the ACHA Regional Playoffs 

• Bryant severely outshot SNHU 55 – 24 shots on goal 

• #18 Tyler Reynolds leads the team with 41 total points scored this season, including 26 goals and 15 assists 

• Bryant University holds a record of 13 – 7 – 3 for the 2019-20 season so far 

• The Bulldogs honor their five graduating players: #10 Brian Cavanaugh (Captain), #17 Malthe Helt (Assist. Captain), #9 Matt Mancini (Assist. Captain), #7 Ronnie Williams, and #21 Tyler Oakes  

Comments

• “When coming to Bryant two and a half years ago, only because of Malthe [Helt] scoring against Eastern [Connecticut State University], I had no idea what to expect. But from the second I walked in, Captain Nick Gerlach made me feel right at home. I never expected playing another game of competitive hockey after the Jr. Wolfpack but I am truly honored to have made those life-long friendships, that only hockey players understand, in the short two and a half years here.” – #7 Ronnie Williams  

Up Next

• The Bulldogs will compete in the ACHA Regional Playoffs on Friday, February 28th against Westfield State University at Keene State College Ice Rink at 5:30 PM 

Social Media 

• Be sure to check out the Bryant University Men’s Ice Hockey team on Instagram and Twitter at @BryantUniversityHockey for live game updates   

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