Marian University men’s ice hockey (7-12-0, 4-8-0 NCHA) defeated Lawrence 4-3 to salvage a split against Lawrence.

• Marian had the lone tally in the opening period when senior Daunte Fortner netted a power-play goal with 6:22 remaining, assists to sophomore Caden Carlson and junior Noah Pickart.
• Fortner had a strong start to the second period completing a hat trick with goals at the 4:11 and 7:52 marks.
• Freshman Edison Weeks and Carlson, Ca. each assisted both scores.
• The Vikings were able to cut the Marian lead down to 3-1 heading into the final period with a power-play goal of their own.
• Weeks put the Sabres ahead 4-1 just 2:53 in the final period with assists from Fortner and Carlson, Ca.
• The Vikings fought back scoring a power-play goal with 4:42 left and a 6-on-4 goal with 2:27 remaining.
• Marian was able to hold off the Vikings the rest of the way to secure the split.
• Following the win, a shootout was conducted to determine the home of the Battle of Highway 41 trophy where Lawrence defeated Marian 2-0.

• Marian held a 35-30 edge for shots in the game.
• Lawrence finished 3-for-5 (.600) on the power play, while Marian was 1-for-3 (.333).
• The Sabres had a 32-26 advantage in draws.
• Marian earns its first regulation win over Lawrence since March 10, 2021 and is now 61-16-10 all-time against Lawrence.

Senior Daunte Fortner had the first hat trick of his career and added an assist.

Sophomore Caden Carlson assisted all four Marian goals.

Freshman Edison Weeks scored a goal and had two assists.