Game-day information: Game 15 vs. Colgate
When	Saturday, Nov. 28, 11 a.m. (ET)
Where	Belfast, Northern Ireland.  |  The SSE Arena
Broadcast and stats	TELEVISION: NESNplus Live Stats  |  Audio  |  Tickets
Notes and yearbook	Game Notes  |  2015-16 Yearbook
Promotions	n/a
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BELFAST -- The Northeastern men's ice hockey team will look to get back on track on Saturday when the Huskies take on Colgate in the consolation game of the inaugural Friendship Four in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This weekend marks the first time in the history of college hockey that regular season NCAA games will be played overseas.

The all-time series with the Raiders
The Friendship Four will be the 50th matchup between Northeastern and Colgate all-time. The Huskies own a 28-19-2 record against the Raiders in program history and a 1-0-0 record against them this season. Northeastern has enjoyed success against the Raiders in games played at neutral sites, boasting a 5-1-1 record away from their home rinks.
 
In the opening game of the 2015-16 season, Northeastern skated to its 47th all-time opening night victory, beating Colgate 2-1. Goals from John Stevens and Nolan Stevens and solid goaltending from Derick Roy gave the Huskies the narrow win over the team that, at the time, owned the No. 20 ranking in the nation. Nolan Stevens' goal in the third period made highlight-reels across the country as he danced around three Colgate defenders before gingerly sneaking the puck five-hole on goalie Charlie Finn.

Scouting Colgate
The Raiders enter the Friendship Four with a record of 4-9-1. They have not found much success against some tough opponents of late as they are winners of only two of their last nine games. In the ECAC conference, they've won once, lost four times and tied once. Their lone conference win came in a 2-1 affair against the Princeton Tigers.

Brothers Tyson and Tylor Spink lead the Raiders in points through 14 games this season. Tyson's 12 points and Tylor's 10 seat them in first and second, respectively, in the scoring race within their team. Goaltender Charlie Finn remains the only Colgate goalie with any decisions this season. He holds a record of 4-9-1 this season. Zac Hamilton and Bruce Racine have each suited up for the Raiders, but neither of them lasted long enough in the net to finish a full game.

An original Giant
The Huskies' trip to Belfast is also a trip down memory lane for associate head coach Jerry Keefe. Keefe, now in his fifth season at Northeastern, played for the original Belfast Giants during the 2000-01 season, tallying three goals and 11 assists in 39 games as a Giant.

"When Odyssey first opened up, there was a lot of hype around it," Keefe said. "We didn't know what to expect, and when we finally got here to play in this building, it was pretty special. So this is a great opportunity for our guys to come over to a new country and play hockey."

How we got here
This weekend's Friendship Four has been nearly five years in the making, spearheaded by Robert Fitzpatrick, CEO of the Odyssey Trust. The event was officially announced on April 10 in front of the Bobby Orr statue at TD Garden in Boston during the NCAA Frozen Four weekend.

"During my time in Ireland, I saw firsthand how sports, and hockey in particular, play an incredible role in bridging communities," said Boston Mayor Marty Walsh at the announcement. "I am thrilled to announce the first tournament for the Belpot Trophy this fall. I would like to thank former mayor of Belfast Máirtín Ó Muilleoir for his original partnership in this ambitious exchange and his continued hospitality towards Boston and Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Arder Carson, and the Belfast City Council for their commitment to making this tournament become a reality."

"We could not be more excited to be a part of this first of its kind event," said Peter Roby, director of athletics and recreation. "At Northeastern, we want to create memorable experiences for our student-athletes, and this event is consistent with that desire. I can't wait to see our team make the most of this experience, both on and off the ice."

What have we been up to?
While the focus now shifts to Friday's game against UMass Lowell, this week's trip to Belfast hasn't just been about hockey. On Wednesday, NU traveled to a pair of local schools in the area, starting at the Leadhill PS. While there the Huskies interacted with elementary school students, answering questions and signing autographs for the 150 students in attendance.

Northeastern then headed down the road to Malone Integrated College, where they discussed their experiences and responsibilities as Division I student-athletes to the middle school students.

Recapping last night's game vs. UMass Lowell
With Northeastern leading 2-1 in the final minute of regulation, No. 4 UMass Lowell tied the game to force overtime, then scored 1:13 into the extra frame to knock off the Huskies on Friday at the Friendship Four in Belfast, Northern Ireland, 3-2.

The Huskies put together a strong performance from start to finish, taking leads of 1-0 and 2-1 before the River Hawks answered on both occasions. Nolan Stevens and Ryan Rosenthal each scored for the Huskies, while Ryan Ruck made 17 stops in goal. Dylan Zink paced UMass Lowell with a pair of goals, including the game-winner on a snapshot from the slot, and Kevin Boyle had 20 stops for UML.

Northeastern outshot UMass Lowell 22-20 in the game and was 1-of-4 on the man advantage, tossing 11 shots on goal during their power plays. NU also won 45-of-82 draws, highlighted by an 18-of-30 performance from John Stevens. The River Hawks, meanwhile, went 2-of-3 on the man advantage.

The road ahead
Northeastern continues Hockey East play next weekend when the Huskies brace for a home-and-home set against No. 2/2 Boston College, beginning on Saturday night at Conte Forum. NU and the Eagles will then head across town to Matthews Arena for a Sunday afternoon tilt at 4 p.m.