Marian University NCAA men’s hockey (0-2-0) closed out the opening weekend falling to St. Olaf 3-1.

• After a scoreless opening period, St. Olaf opened the scoring just 1:11 into the secodn period.
• Marian responded just 1:04 later when junior Nichoals Cherkowski scored his first goal of the season on a power play.  Sophomore Noah Pickart earned an assist on the goal.
• Then with just 2:57 left in the period, the Oles were able to to retake the lead going into the final period.
• St. Olaf was able to build on its lead just 1:53 into the third period to finish the scoring for the game.

• Marian once again held an advantage in shots by a 33-29 margin.
• The Sabre penalty kill had another strong night holding St. Olaf scoreless on six chances, while Marian was 1-for-3 on the power play.
• St. Olaf held an advantage in draws with 41 wins to only 28 for Marian.
• The Oles have won the last three match-ups against the Sabres.

	Junior Nicholas Cherkowski netted his first goal of the season on the power play.
	Sophomore Noah Pickart earned his first point of the season with an assist.
	Freshman Andreai Proctor-Ramirez made 26 saves, 15 in the second period, in his first collegiate appearance.