Men's Ice Hockey | 2/23/2017 9:48:00 PM
Box Score BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Mercyhurst men's ice hockey team fell 4-0 to Canisius in Atlantic Hockey action on Thursday.
Colin DeAugustine had a solid game in net, working the final two periods and saving 34 of 35 shots for the Lakers (12-17-4, 11-12-4).
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Alex Jaeckle, Ryan Schmelzer, Cameron Heath and Jesse Pereia scored for Canisius (19-10-7, 18-4-6).
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During the first period, Canisius scored three goals, including two on the power play.
Jaeckle got the scoring started off when he scored at 4:17. Schmelzer was the first to capitalize on the power play when he picked up a goal at 7:33. Heath ended the first period with a power-play goal at 18:51.
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Pereira gave Canisius a 4-0 lead when he scored at 7:40 in the second period.
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Mercyhurst (12-17-4, 11-12-4) went 0-for-4 on the power play while Canisius went 2-for-3.
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Winning goaltender Charles William made 32 saves to earn the shutout for the Griffins.
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The Lakers are back in action for senior night on Saturday at the Mercyhurst Ice Center. Puck drop is at 7:05 p.m.
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