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Atlantic Hockey Showdown: Mercyhurst hosts RIT in season finale

Saturday February 25, 2017 
Mercyhurst Ice Center, Erie PA   
Mercyhurst Lakers (12-17-4, 5th in Atlantic Conference) 
 Vs. 
RIT Tigers (12-15-0, 8th in Atlantic Conference) 
                                                            Photo Credit- Omar Phillips

Mercyhurst Lakers: 

 After finishing 4th in the Atlantic last season (15-9-4) the Lakers have had a tough time getting on any sort of prolonged run throughout the season. Mercyhurst is currently in 5th place following a 4-0 loss to Canisius on Thursday night.

- Sophomore Defenseman Les Lancaster (Ypsilanti, Mich) has been a rock on defense for the Lakers this season, posting 21 points (5 goals, 16 assists) in 32 games this season

- Freshman goaltender Colin DeAugustine has posted a record of 5-6-2 with a 2.95 goals against average and a .914 save % this season

 RIT Tigers: 

 After their second straight Atlantic Conference Title and NCAA tournament appearance last season, the tigers have had a rough go of it so far this season posting a 12-15 record and finding themselves near the bottom of the standings for the majority of the year.

- Sophomore forward Erik Brown (Keene, Ontario) has led the Tigers in scoring this season with 25 points (15 goals 10 assists) in 33 games

- Senior Goaltender Mike Rotolo (Rochester, NY) has started 31 games for the Tigers this season posting a 12-19-1 record with a 2.71 goals against average and a .900 save %

 Last time they met: 

 The last time these two teams met RIT managed to eke out a 4-3 victory over Mercyhurst at the Mercyhurst Ice Center when Erik Brown scored the eventual game winning goal with just under 50 seconds in the third period.

 Senior Night for Mercyhurst: 

 Mercyhurst will celebrate the collegiate careers of three seniors during this last home game, Kyle Dutra, Philippe Drouin, and Stephen Hrehoriak.

-  In 141 total games with the Lakers "Dutes" has tallied 69 points (31 goals and 38 assists) and has been an assistant captain for the past two season.

- In 84 games with the Lakers "Phil" has 30 points (6 goals and 24 assists) and has been a valuable addition to the defense over his 4 years with the team.

- In 105 games with the Lakers "Hero" has 24 points (12 goals and 12 assists) and has been a major contributor of grit and energy to the team.

Remembering Chris Cuzzola: 

The Mercyhurst community will be remembering the life of Chris Cuzzola at their final regular season home game this year. Chris is credited with being both the founder and first captain of the Mercyhurst Men's Ice hockey team.

 Where to get tickets: 
Tickets can be purchased at the arena, $10 for adults and $5 dollars for seniors and non-Mercyhurst students (Mercyhurst Students get in for free)



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