Mercyhurst University Athletics

The Mercyhurst Mascot

Mercyhurst unveiled its new mascot Saturday, March 11, 2006, at the Mercyhurst Ice Center as the men's varsity hockey teamdefeated Canisius 7-2 in an Atlantic Hockey Quarterfinal match. This picture was taken at the college's baseball field Wednesday, May 3, 2006, during a Mercyhurst-Gannon doubleheader

Why the "Lakers?"

With Mercyhurst located in Erie, Pa. and on Lake Erie, the nickname "Lakers" seemed the perfect fit. A "Laker" is a fisherman who has the skill, tenacity, and resourcefulness to meet the challenge of life on the sea.