Erie, Pa. – The Mercyhurst Women's Ice Hockey team returns home this weekend to host the Lindenwood Lions in a two-game Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) series at the Mercyhurst Ice Center. The Lakers are winners of four straight and aim to extend that winning streak this weekend.
History
Mercyhurst holds a commanding lead in the all-time series against Lindenwood 44-9-1. The Lakers are 26-0-1 all time in the series history at home and are winners of nine of the last ten meetings. The Lakers and Lions split their first meeting earlier in the season.
Laker Outlook
Mercyhurst (11-11-1, 6-4 AHA) has been on a roll, winning their last four games, including a sweep of Syracuse last weekend. Vanessa Upson leads the Lakers' offense with 22 points (5 goals, 17 assists), followed closely by Sofia Nuutinen with 18 points (7 goals, 11 assists). Julia Schalin has been a consistent contributor for the Laker offense with 17 points (9 goals, 8 assists).
Defensively, Jorden Mattison has anchored the Lakers' net, posting a .931 save percentage and a 1.68 goals-against average. Mercyhurst's power play has been a strength, converting at 22.7%.
A Look at Lindenwood
Lindenwood (3-17-2, 2-7-1 AHA) enters the series looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Robert Morris. Morgan Neitzke leads the Lions with 14 points (7 goals, 7 assists), while Sydney Jackel has chipped in 9 points (3 goals, 6 assists).
Goaltender Anna LaRose has a .883 save percentage with 294 saves. The Lions penalty kill has operated at 87.3% clip so far this season.
What to Watch For
Next Up
Following the series against Lindenwood, Mercyhurst will host #2 Ohio State on Tuesday. Puck drop for that game is set for 4 PM.
