Erie, Pa. — Mercyhurst finished the series against Air Force and they did so in dominant fashion. After a tough 5-2 loss last night, the Lakers flipped the script to beat the Falcons  convincingly 5-1.

How It Happened
The Lakers started their redemption bid strong, scoring twice in quick succession within the first five minutes of play. Ryan Coughlin netted the first one on a silky backhand past the Falcons keeper Guy Blessing. That would be. Couglin's first career colligate goal and second career point. Mercyhurst doubled the lead two minutes later on a power play, as leading scorer Philip Waugh flung it in mid-range from the right side of the net, leaving Air Force looking frazzled at the jump.

Mercyhurst didn't let up there, scoring multiple times within two minutes of each other yet again. In the ninth minute, Kyler Head provided for the Lakers on the second consecutive day, this time off a deflected shot thrown in by Connor Pelc. Then in the eleventh minute Keanan Stewart also grabbed a goal off a deflected shot, Dustin Geregach throwing this one on goal. Stewart executed a nice 180 degree spin, giving Mercyhurst a 4-0 that they eventually took into the second period. 

Air Force, determined to comeback, got the the second period started with Holt Oliphant getting them on the board four minutes in. He also scores for the second consecutive day. The Falcons played a lot sharper hockey in the period, but not much action accumulated as a result. Owen Say was heavily tested with 13 saves in the period but was sturdy as ever, keeping it a three goal lead for the Lakers into the final period.

The third period started how the second ended, as a stalemate with the defensive battle going strong. Air Force took over the lead in the shots for the first time in the game, though they weren't actually able to get anything past Say. Before it all wrapped up Ryan Coughlin pushed them even farther ahead with his 2nd goal of the game and his career with five minutes left on the clock. The series ends as a split with the Lakers victories in this one, 5-1.

Highlights
Ryan Coughlin picks up his first 2 career goals and first points on the season. Philip Waugh increased his team lead in goals with his 5th this season. Kyler Head scored his 2nd goal of the season, after scoring his 1st yesterday. Keanan Stewart snagged his 3rd goal on the season, giving him 5 points in total.
Adrien Bisson collected 2 assists putting him 5 on the season. Jake Beaune  picked up their 3rd assist on the season, while Spencer Smith, Boris Skalos and Tommy Bannister all got their 4th. Dustin Geregach secured his 5th on the season.
Owen Say had 33 saves on the day.

Scoring Summary
P1: 2:40 - Ryan Coughlin from Boris Skalos and Spencer Smith

P1: 4:58 (PP) - Philip Waugh from Adrien Bisson and Tommy Bannister

P1: 9:15 - Kyler Head from Connor Pelc and Jake Beaune

P1: 11:19 - Keanan Stewart from Dustin Geregach and Adrien Bisson

P3: 15:17 - Ryan Coughlin from Boris Skalos

Next Up
The Lakers will return to play after Thanksgiving, back on the road with a trip to Miami University of Ohio.