Service Credit Union Student-Athletes of the Week: Chavonne Truter and Jackson Pierson

DURHAM, N.H. -- Sophomore forward Chavonne Truter (Uxbridge, Ontario) of the UNH women's hockey team and senior forward Jackson Pierson (Zionsville, Ind.) of the UNH men's hockey team were named the Service Credit Union Student-Athletes of the Week on Monday, Jan. 3.

Chavonne scored a pair of third-period goals to lift the UNH women's hockey team out of a two-goal deficit Sunday, Jan. 2 at Dartmouth College. Her unassisted goal trimmed the deficit to 3-2 at 4:07, and then Chavonne struck again with 2:35 remaining in regulation to tie the score, 3-3, and send the game into overtime.

Chavonne matched her career highs in both goals and points with those two goals. Her other stats from the game included five shots, a +2 plus/minus rating and a blocked shot.

In 20 games this season, Chavonne has four goals and three assists for a total of seven points.

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Chavonne and the her teammates return to action Jan. 7-8 for a two-game home series against Providence College. Friday's game is a two o'clock faceoff and Saturday's start time is 3 p.m.

Jackson was named to the All-Tournament Team of the 32nd Annual Ledyard Classic that was held Dec. 30-31 at Dartmouth College's Thompson Arena.

Jackson recorded two goals and an assist for a total of three points in the two tourney games. In the third-place game, his first-period goal tied the score at 1-1 and sparked the Wildcats to a 7-1 victory against Mercyhurst College. Jackson also tallied an assist on the opening goal of the third period (at 3:48) that extended UNH's advantage to 5-1. His other stats in that win included three shots, a +1 plus/minus rating and a game-high 10 wins in the faceoff circle.

Jackson scored a goal In the tourney opener vs. Dartmouth; that tally leveled the score, 1-1, at 4:24 of the second stanza. His other stats included four shots, an even plus/minus rating and a game-high 13 wins in the faceoff circle.

In 19 games, Jackson has eight goals and four assists to lead the Wildcats in both goals and points (12). He also leads the team in shots (58), power-play goals (two), game-winning goals (four), faceoff wins (232) and faceoff win percentage (59.5%).

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Jackson and his teammates return to action Jan. 7 (7 p.m.) at home vs. St. Lawrence. UNH then plays host to Clarkson on Jan. 8 (7:30 p.m.).

Check back every Monday to get to know two more Wildcats as part of the Service Credit Union Student-Athlete Spotlight. Thank you to Service Credit Union for sponsoring the Student-Athlete Spotlight.

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