Erie, Pa. – The Mercyhurst Lakers Men's Hockey team is set for a trio of games at home this week, taking on Robert Morris on Monday night before facing Sacred Heart on Friday and Saturday. The Lakers (2-7-0, 2-3-0 Atlantic Hockey) look to build on their recent overtime victory against Niagara as they aim to gain momentum in Atlantic Hockey play. 

History 

Robert Morris leads the all-time series over the Lakers with a 19-15-10 record.  In the three games these two teams played a season ago, the Colonials won two and the other game ended in a tie.  The Lakers lead the all-time series over Sacred Heart with a 31-30-8 record.  The Lakers and Pioneers split their two matchups a season ago.   

Laker Outlook 

Mercyhurst comes into the weekend after splitting their last series with Niagara, including a thrilling 4-3 overtime win. Mickey Burns and Boris Skalos lead the Lakers offensively, with seven points each, while Simon Bucheler has been strong in net, holding a .899 save percentage through six games. The Lakers have seen improved power play success, converting at a rate of 26.7% (8-for-30), and will look to capitalize on scoring opportunities against two tough conference opponents. 

A Look at Robert Morris 

Robert Morris enters the series with a 3-1-2 overall record and are seeking their first conference win, standing at 0-1-1 in Atlantic Hockey. Trent Wilson has been a standout for the Colonials, tallying 7 points with a shooting percentage of .273. Robert Morris has also seen strong goaltending from Croix Kochendorfer, who boasts a .925 save percentage across five games.  

A Look at Sacred Heart 

Sacred Heart holds a 2-5-1 overall record and is 1-3-0 in conference play. Felix Trudeau has led the Pioneers with eight points, including three power-play goals, while Cullen DeYoung has been their primary goaltender, with a .876 save percentage through eight starts.  

What to Watch For 

• Mickey Burns and Boris Skalos aim to continue their scoring form and lead the Lakers' offense against two teams with varying defensive styles. 

• Mercyhurst's power play, which has been a key factor in recent games, will look to make an impact, particularly against Sacred Heart's struggling penalty kill. 

• Goaltending will be crucial as Simon Bucheler faces off against Croix Kochendorfer of Robert Morris and Cullen DeYoung of Sacred Heart, each looking to make a statement in net. 

Next Up 

After this week's home games, the Lakers will continue Atlantic Hockey play on the road next weekend when they travel to the USAF Academy to take on Air Force.