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Mercyhurst University 2019-2020 Laker Men’s Hockey @HurstAthletics HurstAthletics HurstAthletics 5-22-1 2019-20 Mercyhurst Schedule MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY LAKERS 3-18-1 AHA OCTOBER 5 at #20 Arizona State University W, 3-2 15-11-2 6 at #20 Arizona State University L, 4-6 army west point black knights 12-9-2 aha 11 vs ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY W, 3-2 OT February 14, 2020 • 7:05 p.m. • Mercyhurst Ice Center • Erie, Pa. 12 vs ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY L, 3-2 February 15, 2020 • 7:05 p.m. • Mercyhurst Ice Center • Erie, Pa. 25 vs OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY L, 7-2 26 vs OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY L, 3-1 NOVEMBER gameday information 1 at Bentley University* W, 4-3 OT VENUE (CAPACITY) Mercyurst Ice Center (1,500) STREAMING VIDEO FloHockey 2 at Bentley University* L, 6-3 SERIES RECORD Mercyhurst Leads 41-17-7 15 vs AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE* L, 12-0 LAST MEETING March 9, 2019, Army 5-1 16 vs AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE* W, 4-3 (OT) 22 vs NIAGARA UNIVERSITY* L, 5-0 23 at Niagara University* L, 3-1 29 vs ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY* PPD Mercyhurst VS Army comaprison 30 at Robert Morris University* T, 2-2 DECEMBER Team Stats Skaters 6 at RIT* L, 7-3 7 at RIT* L, 3-2 Overall Record 5-22-1 15-12-2 Points Ipri/Hunter (18) Wilson (20) JANUARY Conference Record 3-18-1 12-9-2 Goals Ipri (10) Wilson (11) 3 at Holy Cross* L, 4-0 Goals Scored 60 70 Assists Hunter (12) Zimmerman (15) 4 at Holy Cross* L, 7-2 Goals per Game 2.1 2.5 PPG Hunter (5) Bilek (4) 10 vs SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY* L, 3-1 Goals Allowed per Game 4.6 2.4 SHG Acosta (1) Wilson (2) First Period Goals 14 21 GWG Ipri (2) Butte (3) 11 vs SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY* L, 9-3 Second Period Goals 21 24 Penalties Acosta (19) Zimmerman (17) 14 vs ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY* L, 4-1 Third Period Goals 22 25 PIM Acosta (60) Zimmerman (56) 17 vs ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY* W, 2-1 Overtime Goals 3 0 SOG Anderson (67) Wilson (76) 18 at Robert Morris University* L, 5-1 Shots 706 797 +/- Schneider (-4) Wilson (+9) 24 vs BENTLEY UNIVERSITY* L, 4-3 Shots per Game 25.2 28.5 25 vs BENTLEY UNIVERSITY* L, 7-4 Shot pct. .085 .088 Assists 101 122 31 at American International College* L, 4-3 Penalties per Game 5.3 4.5 Goalies FEBRUARY Power-plays 21-116 23-131 Games Metcalf (21) Kozlowski (27) 1 at American International College* L, 7-4 Power-play pct. .181 .176 Starts Metcalf (21) Kozlowski (27) 7 at Niagara University* L, 3-0 Penalty Kills 88-120 90-104 Wins Metcalf (4) Kozlowski (15) Saves Metcalf (625) Kozlowski (590) 8 vs NIAGARA UNIVERSITY* L, 4-2 Penalty Kill pct. .733 .865 14 vs ARMY* 7:05 PM Saves 915 623 Save Pct. Metcalf (.901) Kozlowski (.906) Shutouts 0 1 GAA Metcalf (3.72) Kozlowski (2.27) 15 vs ARMY* 7:05 PM Records Metcalf (4-15-1) Kozlowski (15-10-2) 21 at Air Force* 9:05 PM Cantali (1-4-0) Penta (0-1-0) 22 at Air Force* 7:05 PM DeAugustine (0-3-0) 28 vs CANISIUS COLLEGE* 7:05 PM Shutouts N/A Kozlowski (1) 29 vs CANISIUS COLLEGE* 7:05 PM All times Eastern and subject to change Home Games BOLD CAPS * Atlantic Hockey Contests Craig Butler, Director of Athletic Communications • Office (814) 824-2525 Email: [email protected] • hurstathletics.com Mercyhurst University 2019-2020 Laker Men’s Hockey @HurstAthletics HurstAthletics HurstAthletics THIS WEEKEND’S SERIES SCOUTING THE BLACK KNIGHTS • The Lakers and Black Knights will square off for the • Army West Point brings a 15-12-2 overall mark and first time this season after meeting six times in 2018- 12-9-2 Atlantic Hockey record into this weekend’s 19. contest. • Mercyhurst leads the all-time series 41-17-7 and • The Black Knight’s special teams have been led by holds a 25-5-2 record inside the Mercyhurst Ice their penalty kill. They are currently tied for fifth Center. in nation killing penalties at a .865 clip. Army has converted on 23-of-133 power play attempts for a LAST TIME OUT .173 conversion rate good for 37th in the nation. • Mercyhurst dropped a pair of games in an AHA home • Michael Wilson is team leader with 20 points on a and home set with Niagara. team-high 11 goals as well as nine assists. • On Friday, Mercyhurst couldn’t find the back of the • John Zimmerman adds a team-best 15 assists to net in a 3-0 loss. Netminder Garrett Metcalf made 36 go with two goals for 15 points. Seven other Black saves while allowing just a pair of goals. Knight players have recorded at least 12 points this • In the Saturday contest, the Lakers trailed 3-0 before season. James Anderson scored with just under two minutes • In net, Trevin Kozlowski has made 27 starts allowing left in the second. Jonathan Bendorf scored on the 61 goals for a 2.27 goals against average and made power play with 2:01 remaining in the game, but a 590 saves good for a .906 save percentage. Purple Eagle empty net goal set the final at 4-2. • Army is coming off a 4-1 loss at Bentley last Friday. LAST TIME THEY MET • The last time the Lakers and Black Knights met was last year in the AHA postseason. • Army opened the series with a 3-2 overtime win and then took the series with a 5-1 victory in game two. YOUTH MOVEMENT • Mercyhurst has just seven upperclassmen and has a roster with 11 freshman and eight sophomores. • The Lakers have claimed a pair of AHA Rookie of the Week honors in Ashton Stockie and Khristian Acosta. • A pair of sophomores lead the Lakers in scoring wtih Steven Ipri and Dalton Hunter each recording 18 points. Mercyhurst University 2019-2020 Laker Men’s Hockey @HurstAthletics HurstAthletics HurstAthletics COLLEGIATE FIRSTS • The Lakers started the season with a 3-2 win at Arizona • Nine freshman have scored their first collegiate goal State scoring the game-winner with 19 seconds to play. this season. Justin Cmunt became the latest to add • Mercyhurst has scored three overtime game winners his name to the list with his first period tally Friday against St. Lawrence, Bentley and AIC. night against Bentley. • In the Lakers Saturday afternoon contest with EXPERIENCE IN NET AIC saw another collegiate first as junior captain • Despite the youth up and down the roster, Mercyhurst Quinn Wickers netted his first career goal in his 91st brings back a wealth of experience between the pipes. collegiate contest. The Lakers bring back a junior and a pair of seniors between the pipes. HONOR ROLL • Redshirt senior Garrett Metcalf has made 21 starts for • Mercyhurst players have been well represented on the Lakers making 625 saves and posting a 3.72 goals the Atlantic Hockey awards lists. against average and .901 save percentage. • Ashton Stockie Rookie of the Week (Oct. 8) • Mercyhurst also brings back junior Stefano Cantali. • Khristian Acosta Rookie of the Week (Dec. 3) Cantali has made the five starts for the Lakers making • Dalton Hunter Player of the Month (October) 120 saves and posting a .839 save percentage. • Senior Colin DeAugustine has made two start and MAN ADVANTAGE six relief appearances this season making 170 saves. • Mercyhust has used the power-play to their advantage cashing in on 21-of-123 opportunities on BEHIND THE BENCH the year. • Head coach Rick Gotkin enters his 32nd year behind • The Lakers rank 38th in the NCAA for power play the bench for the Lakers. He is fresh off a contract percentage with a conversion rate tof .171. extension prior to the season. • Ten different Mercyhurst players have recorded a • Gotkin is the longest-tenured coach in Division I and power play point and eight different Lakers have currently ranks second among active coaches in wins power play goals. Dalton Hunter leads the team with with 564. five markers on the man advantage after his power • He ranks in the top 20 in career wins and has guided play tally vs AIC on Friday. His five extra-man goals the Lakers to six NCAA appearances. ranks tied for 27th. • The Lakers 21 total power play goals ranks 23rd in FRIENDSHIP FOUR NCAA Division I. • The Lakers have been selected to compete in the 2020 • The Black Knights will challenge the Lakers man Friendship Four in Belfast, Northern Ireland. advantage as they rank tied for fifth in penalty killing • Mercyhurst is one of three Atlantic Hockey Schools to at an .865 percentage. compete in the 2020 version of the Friendship Four. It is the first time that Atlantic Hockey members will CARDIAC KIDS compete in Belfast. Army and Sacred Heart will also be • The Lakers have had a flare for the dramatic this in Northern Ireland. Quinnipiac will round out the field. season with all of their victories coming by one goal in the final minute of regulation or in overtime. Mercyhurst University 2019-2020 Laker Men’s Hockey @HurstAthletics HurstAthletics HurstAthletics HEAD COACH RICK GOTKIN Rick Gotkin enters his 32nd season as head coach of the Mercyhurst University men’s hockey team. Since coming to Erie in 1988, Gotkin has spent more than two decades instilling a winning tradition in the men’s hockey program.