NORTHFIELD, Minn. - A tough second period was the difference as Marian University NCAA men's hockey (3-6-0, 1-2-1-0 NCHA) was swept by St. Olaf 4-2.

•  The opening period was balanced as each team had 12 shots but neither team was able to find the back of the net.
• St. Olaf then scored the first three goals of the game, one on the power play, with all of the scores coming in the second period.
• Marian was able to cut its deficit down to 3-1 late in the second with a power-play goal from sophomore Nick Cherkowski.  The goal was his fourth of the season and he was assisted by junior Nolan Kadachuk and senior Jack Sampson.
• The Oles extended their lead out to 4-1 with the first goal of the third period.
• The Sabres were able to score with an empty net on the other end of the ice from sophomore Daunte Fortner with 2:24 left to play.  Sophomore Jaymes Knee and junior Alex Rondeau each assisted the goal.

• Shots finished essentially even with St. Olaf holding a slim 31-30 advantage.
• Marian was 1-for-4 on the power play and held the Oles to one power-play score on six opportunities.
• The Sabres have only managed two or fewer goals in the last six games.