Rochester, NY. – The Mercyhurst Women's Ice Hockey team continues Atlantic Hockey America (AHA) play this weekend with a two-game road series against the RIT Tigers. The Lakers, currently riding a six-game winning streak in conference play and winners of eight of their last nine games. 

History 

Mercyhurst leads the all-time series over RIT 44-8-1.  The Lakers are 20-3-1 all-time on the road in the series history.  The Lakers and Tigers have played twice already this season, with both sides grabbing a win in Erie.  The Lakers are winners of four of the last five meetings.   

Laker Outlook 

Mercyhurst (15-12-1, 10-4 AHA) enters the series in top form after back-to-back shutout wins over Robert Morris. The Lakers have been on a roll as of late, sweeping their last four series.   

Offensively, Vanessa Upson leads the Lakers with 27 points (9 goals, 18 assists), while Sofia Nuutinen (10 goals, 12 assists) and Julia Schalin (10 goals, 12 assists) continue to be key contributors. In net, Jorden Mattison has been outstanding, posting a 1.74 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage across 17 starts. 

Special teams have played a major role in Mercyhurst's success, with the Lakers converting on 21.2% of their power-play opportunities while limiting opponents to an 18.8% success rate on the man advantage. 

A Look at RIT 

RIT (13-12-3, 6-7-1 AHA) is looking to climb in the AHA standings. The Tigers recently split a series with Syracuse and have been competitive in conference play. 

Addie Alvarez leads RIT in scoring with 27 points (6 goals, 21 assists), while Kylie Aquaro (8 goals, 16 assists) and Emma Pickering (10 goals, 7 assists) provide additional offensive threats. 

Goaltender Sarah Coe has been solid between the pipes, posting a .916 save percentage and a 2.39 goals-against average in 17 starts. The Tigers boast an efficient power play, converting at 28.4%, making special teams a key factor in the upcoming series. 

What to Watch For 

• Goaltending Duel: Mattison and Coe have been strong in net, and their performances will be crucial. 

• Special Teams Battle: RIT's high-powered power play (28.4%) will challenge Mercyhurst's penalty kill. 

• Key Offensive Players: Upson and Alvarez lead their respective teams in points and will look to make an impact. 

Next Up 

Following the series against RIT, Mercyhurst will prepare for another crucial AHA matchup against #8 Penn State in State College.