ERIE, Pa. - Men's Hockey hosted Canisius tonight, Feb. 10, 2023, in the MIC.

The lakers had momentum going in the third, but ultimately fell in the last seconds, 3-4.

How it Happened

First Period

Although the Lakers held their ground and battled, the Golden Griffins were able to put two on the board at 15:55 and 17:00.

Second Period

Canisius earned another point with 6:08 elapsed in the second. 

The team did pick up a penalty kill in the period.

Third Period

Almost instantly in the third, at :55, Eric Esposito scored the Lakers' first goal of the night. Steven Agrogianis and Kyler Head passed the puck to earn the assists.

Boom, Dustin Geregach earned goal number two for the Lakers at 8:15. Esposito and Kyler Head took the apples. 

Just like the second goal, it belonged to Geregach, this time at 11:32. Esposito earned his third point of the night to bring the game all squared up at three.

The Golden Griffins took back the lead after a contested goal at :07.

Highlights

Esposito had three points on the night. 

Agrogianis and Geregach picked up two points.

Scoring Summary

Playoff Picture

The Lakers still sit in fifth place with 29 points. A win tomorrow will bring them to third place in the AHA.

The top eight teams make it to the playoffs, with the four highest seeds hosting all three rounds. The quarter and semi-final rounds are best of three, with the championship being a single game. 

Next Game

The team will finish their sole series with the Golden Griffins tomorrow, Feb. 11, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.