Erie, Pa. — The Mercyhurst Men's Ice hockey teams is set to host Robert Morris University to kick off their AHA divisional campaign.
Matchup History
This will be the first time since 2021 that the Lakers will be taking on the Colonials, after their program was cut three seasons ago after the completion of the 2020-21 campaign. Mercyhurst is 15-17-9 all time against RMU, dating back to the 2004-05 season. The last time the two met Robert Morris came out victorious 3-5, but on their last trip to the Mercyhurst Ice Center they were swept in a weekend series by the Lakers. Mercyhurst won the first game 3-2 and the second by a score of 7-5.
Recap
Mercyhurst hosted #13 Ohio State this past weekend. It was an electric scene inside the Mercyhurst Ice Center as a crowed of over 2,000 packed in for the opening season of the game. The Lakers were able to put out a great game on the ice, pushing the tough Buckeyes team to the very end, but came up short losing 4-3. The upperclassmen lead the team's offensive attack with seniors Philip Waugh and captain Marko Reifenberger both tallying a goal and assist to give them each their first two points of the season. Assistant captain Mickey Burns also netted his first goal of the season. Sophomore goalie Owen Say had a huge day stopping 44 of the 48 shots on goal, keeping the game tight until the final seconds. Keanan Stewart, Tommy Bannister, and Nicholas Kent all added assists on the day.
Stats Leaders
Philip Waugh and Marko Reifenberger lead the team in points on the season so far with two each (1G, 1A). Owen Say leads the team in saves with 44 and a .917 save percentage.
A Look at the Robert Morris
Robert Morris took in 13 freshman and 10 transfers for their first season back in collegiate hockey. Three of the ten transfers they took in came from Mercyhurst's program. Cade Townend played 129 games for the Lakers , scoring 14 goals and putting up 38 points total. Paul Maust also spent four years in Erie, he played 112 games at Mercyhurst and tallied 16 goals with 32 points over all. Newly appointed Colonials captain, and former Mercyhurst captain, Rylee St. Onge took part in 69 games for the Lakers. St. Onge posted 24 goals and accumulated 42 points over three seasons.
Puck drop is set for 4 PM on Saturday October, 14 in the Mercyhurst Ice Center.
