ERIE, Pa. - The Mercyhurst Men's Hockey team would like to announce their 2023-24 Freshman Class.

The team will be welcoming 11 freshmen and two transfers. 

Last season the Lakers advanced to the AHA Postseason. The team averaged 2.7 goals per game and 27.3 shots per game. 

Head Coach Rick Gotkin added, "We are very excited to welcome this incoming class of student athletes to our program. They represent an outstanding cross section of talent, competitiveness and leadership that will enhance, and strengthen our program at every position. We can not wait to bring them all to campus and along with our returning players begin the journey towards an Atlantic Hockey Association championship."

Here are the newest Lakers:

Defense
Jaryd Sych
Canada
Notre Dame Hounds

Jackson McCarthy 
United States
Northeast Generals

Trent Sambrook
Canada
Winkler Flyers

Tyler DesRochers
United States
Johnstown Tomahawks

Forwards
Sean James
Canada
Smiths Falls Bears

Boris Skalos
United States
Fargo Force

Davis Fry
Canada 
Steinbach Pistons

Cameron Ricotta
United States
Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Spencer Smith
Canada
Penticton Vees

Barrett Brooks
United States
Western Michigan

Connor Pelc
United States
Des Moines Buccaneers

Will Margel
United States
University of New Hampshire

Goaltenders
Simon Bucheler
Canada
Shreveport Mud Bugs