Erie, Pa. - The Mercyhurst Men's Ice Hockey team welcomed the Niagara Purple Eagles to town for an early week matchup.  This game was supposed to be played in January but was postponed due to weather.  Two third period goals by the Purple Eagles would be the difference in a 4-1 loss for the Lakers.       

How it Happened 

The Purple Eagles got out to an early 1-0 lead on a goal by Jack Richard.  The Lakers had a couple of chances in front of the net to tie the game, including shots by Garrett Dahm and Boris Skalos, but both ended up being saves by Jarrett Fiske. 

Early in the second period, Tyler Wallace gave the Purple Eagles a 2-0 lead.  A few minutes later, the Purple Eagles scored again, this time it came off the stick of Drew Vieten.  The Purple Eagles had a 3-0 lead.  As the third period winded down, the Lakers got on the board.  Spencer Smith came down the middle of the ice and hit Barrett Brooks on the right side.  Smith made a break for the front of the net and Brooks threw a beautiful pass in front of the net and Smith flipped it past the goaltender for the goal.   

Shane Ott scored an empty-net goal in the closing seconds of the third period to extend the Purple Eagles lead to 4-1.     

Highlights 

Spencer Smith scored his second career goal late in the second period. 

Barrett Brooks tallied his fifth assist of the season. 

Ryan Coughlin tallied his sixth assist of the season.     

Owen Say made 31 saves. 

Trent Sambrook had a team high three blocked shots. 

Scoring Summary 

P2 | 15:24 | Spencer Smith from Barrett Brooks and Ryan Coughlin 

Next Up 

The Lakers and Purple Eagles will return to action on Thursday in Niagara.  Puck-drop for that game is set for 7 PM.