Wildcats Defeat Stonehill, 4-1, in Exhibition Game

Saturday, October 5

Durham, N.H.

1 PM

University of New Hampshire

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Stonehill (Exhibition)

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Stonehill

New Hampshire

Morgan Winters

Photo by: Alex Miller

10/5/2024 11:15:00 PM | Men's Ice Hockey

Box Score Photo Gallery

Marty Lavins scored two goals for UNH

DURHAM, N.H. – Sophomore forward Marty Lavins (Riga, Lativa) scored two goals as the University of New Hampshire men's hockey team defeated Stonehill, 4-1, on Saturday afternoon in the Whittemore Center at Key Auto Group Complex in an exhibition game.

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The Wildcats will start the 2024-25 season on Saturday, Oct. 12 versus Bentley at 7 p.m. on Opening Night at the Whittemore Center at Key Auto Group Complex for a Breast Cancer Awareness Game. The first 750 fans will receive a 2024-25 UNH men's hockey magnet schedule. There will also be a Vintage Jersey Pop Up Store in the lobby where fans can purchase UNH game worn jerseys. This is the only regular season home game in October for the 'Cats.
Tickets can be purchased at UNHWildcats.com/BuyTickets or by calling the ticket office at (603) 862-4000. Don't miss the most exciting family entertainment in New Hampshire.

Score: New Hampshire 4, Stonehill 1
Location: Whittemore Center at Key Auto Group Complex
Date: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024
Attendance: 3,139

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How It Happened

Junior forward Morgan Winters (Osprey, Fla.) opened the scoring 8:04 into the first period tapping in a backdoor goal from a beautiful pass from behind the goal line from sophomore forward Ryan Conmy (Alexandria, Va.). The goal was also assisted by senior defenseman Jack Babbage (Tully, N.Y.).

GOAL!! Morgan Winters gives us a 1-0 lead! Game Day Central: https://t.co/daiMRTjURD Watch on @ESPNPlus: https://t.co/iMpyMJkRVF#BeTheRoar pic.twitter.com/wwC0j2hM0X
— UNH Men's Hockey (@UNHMHOCKEY) October 5, 2024

The second Wildcat goal came 12:31 into the first period from a highly-skilled tip in by Lavins on a shot from the point by graduate student alternate captain Nikolai Jenson (Cold Spring, Minn.).

GOAL!! Marty Lavins puts the 'Cats up 2-0! Game Day Central: https://t.co/daiMRTjURD Watch on @ESPNPlus: https://t.co/iMpyMJkRVF#BeTheRoar pic.twitter.com/6H4cTtfCJo
— UNH Men's Hockey (@UNHMHOCKEY) October 5, 2024

The third UNH goal was a shorthanded goal 4:02 into the second period. It was scored by senior forward Liam Devlin (Needham, Mass.) which came through an absolute snipe in the top of the slot. The goal was assisted by senior defenseman Colton Huard (Foothill Ranch, Calif.), with an exceptional stretch pass through the neutral zone, and senior alternate captain Connor Sweeney (North Andover, Mass.).

Shorthanded snipe from Liam Devlin to make it 3-0!! Game Day Central: https://t.co/daiMRTjURD Watch on @ESPNPlus: https://t.co/iMpyMJkRVF#BeTheRoar pic.twitter.com/HwBZCYQFeZ
— UNH Men's Hockey (@UNHMHOCKEY) October 5, 2024

Stonehill then got onto the scoreboard 2:36 into the third period by way of a short side goal by Conor Ronayne.
Lastly 19:36 into the third period Lavins put an exclamation point on the Wildcat victory with an empty net goal assisted by Winters and senior captain Alex Gagne (Bedford, N.H).

Marty Lavins clinches the win with an empty net goal!! Game Day Central: https://t.co/daiMRTjURD Watch on @ESPNPlus: https://t.co/iMpyMJkRVF#BeTheRoar pic.twitter.com/8CcPhvpmc6
— UNH Men's Hockey (@UNHMHOCKEY) October 5, 2024

Inside The Numbers

UNH outshot Stonehill, 33-18.
The Wildcats went 0-5 on the power play, while the Skyhawks went 0-7.
Wildcat junior goaltender Jared Whale (Calgary, Alberta) saved all 12 shots he faced while senior Rico DiMatteo (Brasher Falls, N.Y.) saved five of the six he faced. For the Skyhawks Connor Androlewicz saved seven of 10 shots faced, while Linards Lipskis saved all 16 shots he faced.