NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Behind a program-record seven goals, including two from Alex Gagnon (Montreal, Quebec), the Albertus Magnus College men's ice hockey team cruised past the Raiders of Rivier University by a final score of 7-4 on Tuesday evening inside the Ralph Walker Skating Rink.

Along with Gagnon, five other Falcons found the back of the net, with Colt Corpse (Fort Wayne, Ind.), Charles Risk (Medicine Hat, Alberta), Jonathan Stein (Vancouver, British Columbia), Luke James (Moon Township, Pa.), and Sam Anderson (Calgary, Alberta) all tallying a goal.

On the other end of the ice, Logan Bateman (Ottawa, Ontario) earned his 13th win of the season behind a 19-save performance.

THE BASICS
FINAL: Albertus Magnus 7 | Rivier 4
RECORDS: Albertus Magnus (13-5-1) | Rivier (4-12-2)
BOX SCORE

KEY GAME HIGHLIGHTS

• The Falcons outshined the Raiders in the first period, scoring four goals while holding the visitors to none.
• Rivier battled back in the second period, outscoring the Falcons by a 3-2 edge.
• Both teams netted a goal in the third and final period.
• Albertus finished 1-for-1 in power plays.
• Rivier was 2-for-3 in power plays.

BETWEEN THE PIPES
Albertus: Logan Bateman (W, 13-3-1): Shots on Goal 23 | Goal-Against 4 | Saves 19
Rivier: Luke Newell (L, 4-8-2): Shots on Goal 43 | Goals-Against 7 | Saves 36

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• The Falcons out-shot the Raiders by a 43-23 margin.
• The Falcons served six minutes on three penalties, while the Raiders served one penalty for two minutes.
• Gagnon led the Falcons with six shots on goal and two goals scored.

NOTEWORTHY

• Tonight's game marks the first all-time meeting between the Falcons and Raiders.
• The seven-goal outburst in tonight's contest was the largest offensive output to date in Albertus College men's ice hockey history.
• The Falcons are now 6-2 at home following tonight's win.
• Albertus is unbeaten in its last seven games with six wins and one tie.
• Gagnon's two goals extended his team lead in points to 28 (10g, 18a).
• Gagnon has posted four three-plus point games this season.
• James' goal in the first period was his first of the year.
• Bateman is up to 13 wins on the year.
• Corpse tallied his second game-winner of the season tonight.

UP NEXT
The Falcons welcome the AMCATS of Anna Maria College for a home matchup on Friday, February 4th. Puck drop is scheduled for 4 PM inside the Ralph Walker Skating Rink in New Haven, Conn.