Erie, Pa. — Mercyhurst is primed for a series against Army, hosting them for a two game series this weekend. This will be the last time the Lakers play at home until the new year and last game until after the Christmas break.

Matchup History
The teams first met in the 2000/01 campaign, Mercyhurst's second season in Division I. The Lakers hold a 44-22-7 record against the Black Knights all-time. When the two teams met last season, they split both series they saw each other in. Overall, Mercyhurst outscored them 15-12 over four games with their last victory coming at West Point in a large 7-3 victory. This series in Erie will be the only time the two sides will see each other this season.

Recap
This past weekend Mercyhurst went undefeated in a home and home series against Canisius. The Lakers overcame a 3-0 deficit to make it a 3-3 tie at the end of regulation in game one at Canisius. Neither side was able to secure a winner in OT, so it came down to a shootout. Goalie Owen Say was able to save all three attempts from the Golden Griffins to secure a 4-3 victory. In Game two the Lakers attacked early with 3 goals in the first period, eventually wrapping the game at 5-1. Freshman forward Boris Skalos scored the first hat trick for Mercyhurst since 21/22, helping them get their 5 points on the weekend.
 

Stats Leaders
Boris Skalos leads the team in both points (12) and goals (7).

Dustin Geregach and Garrett Dahm are in the lead for assists with their 8. 

Jake Beaune has the most blocks on the team with 36. 

Owen Say leads the team in saves with 411 and Simon Bucheler leads save percentage with a .930.

A Look at the Black Knights
Head coach Brian Reilly added 11 new faces to their squad this year, all being incoming freshmen. Among the freshman class is forward Brent Kiefer, who leads the team in scoring with 7 goals. Michael Sacco leads the team in assists with 9 and Joey Baez leads in total points with 11 (6G 5A), both are in their junior year. Goalie Evan Szary leads in saves and save percentage at 305 and .905 overall. Army received two awards so far this season Baez earned POTW with a 3 goal weekend against Canisius and Jake Hewitt won ROTW for 3 goals and 2 assists over 3 games, both came in November.

Puck drop at the Mercyhurst Ice Center is set for 7:00 pm on Friday, December 8th and game two at 4:00 pm on Saturday, December 9th